Hemp is a highly sustainable weed that offers many benefits when used for clothing. Hemp grows rapidly and requires no harsh pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. The plant needs little water to grow. When comparing two areas of equal size, an area with hemp would produce 300% more fiber than the same size area of cotton. Hemp offers so many health and comfort benefits. Its hypo- allergenic, anti-bacterial, and is non-irritating to the skin. Research indicates that hemp is able to kill staph and other bacteria that come in contact with its surface. As you wear hemp it only gets more comfortable. Hemp fabric is very durable and long lasting. We use hemp both on its own and blended with other fibers such as organic cotton, polyester and spandex. Hemp works great for a wide range of garments including t-shirts, pants, jackets, and headwear.
Ideal Clothing
t-shirts – fashion cuts – tanks – thermals – long sleeves – woven button-ups
hoods – zip-ups – track jackets – casual shorts – jeans – jackets – headwear
Benefits
100% natural fibers
warmer, stronger, softer than cotton
absorbent
hypoallergenic
anti-bacterial
extremely durable
fabric lasts long and gets better with wear
no harsh pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers
requires little water to grow
short growth-cycle (100 days)
Facts
An acre of land planted with hemp can yield about two to
three times more fiber than the same area planted with cotton.
Cotton is one of the most destructive crops on earth, accounting
for over 25% of the total pesticides used throughout the world.
Hemp grows naturally without the use of harsh pesticides or fertilizers.
Growing enough cotton for one t-shirt requires 200 gallons of water, growing the
same amount of hemp for a t-shirt only requires 10 gallons of water.
Hemp fibers are 8-10 times stronger than cotton fibers.
Common Fabrics
//T-shirts
jersey-knit 145-200gsm (4.2oz. – 6oz.)
hemp/cotton
hemp/organic cotton
hemp/organic cotton/spandex
//Hoods/Zip-ups/Jackets
fleece 210-370gsm (6.2oz. – 11oz.)
hemp/cotton
hemp/polyester
hemp/organic cotton
//Other
hemp terry knits
hemp waffle knits
hemp denim jeans
hemp woven button-ups & shorts