Once the fabric has been created, it may be dyed, which again can result in various environmental outcomes, depending on the technique used. So the production phase is a bit less clear-cut. Although hemp is a sustainable crop to grow, we still need to be sure that the process being used to turn the plant into a fabric is low-impact.
Producers have a responsibility to ensure their manufacturing process considers the environment, their workers and the consumers, along with profitability. The good news is that hemp constitutes a highly sustainable, low-impact crop that can be converted into fabric sustainably.
Wondering where to start looking? Hemp Sweater — Ships internationally from Italy. Founded in , Italian brand Opera Campi creates premium quality garments from locally-sourced raw materials.
The brand is inclusively sized from 3XS-3XL. See the rating. Shop Opera Campi. WAMA is pioneering the hemp clothing industry with premium hemp underwear. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including organic cotton and hemp, and is a PETA approved vegan company! Find the range in inclusive sizes XS-3XL. Shop WAMA. Hemp Henley Longsleeve — Ships internationally from Canada.
But its commitment to sustainability extends way beyond trees. Using recycled, organic, and circular fabrics, tentree cuts down on huge amounts of waste and water usage with every piece. We love it for its super comfy fabrics and easy wardrobe staples that are typically available from XS to XL. Shop tentree. Founded by surf champion Kelly Slater, Outerknown is a sustainable brand that aims to blend style and function with the protection of natural resources. Demand is lower than that of other fabrics and therefore it is more expensive.
Steele believes this is down to a lack of understanding. Hemp wrinkles easily and is not always rich in colour unless it is combined with other materials. The legalisation of cultivation, processing, and sale of hemp in the US last December, combined with the increasing pressure on fashion brands to make their practises more eco-friendly, has resulted in more and more brands experimenting with using the fabric.
If anything can help boost interest in hemp it is legalisation from a world superpower. A growing number of brands are also making waves with hemp-based designs. And once the water used in processing to fibre is taken into account, overall water usage for paddock retted hemp can be up to 4x less than cotton. Water which can and should be used to keep people alive in a world of increasing water stress driven by the climate crisis.
Hemp is naturally organic and requires no herbicides or pesticides. The density of stem combined with broad leaves blocks sunlight, literally choking out other plants and deterring pests. Every single part of the hemp plant can be used by humans like a vegan 'nose to tail' wet dream.
While not as nutritional as the seeds, hemp leaves are edible and can be consumed raw as leafy vegetables in salads or pressed to make juice which I imagine tastes pretty bad if the edibles of my youth are any yardstick. Considering our planetary resources are finite, yield plays an extremely important part in any sustainability calculation.
Growing up to 4. Even better, hemp also grows extremely quickly averaging only days from planting to harvest, versus 6 months for cotton. Hemp has a large tap root capable of penetrating deep into the soil to pick up water and nutrients.
These deep roots prevent erosion and also aerate the soil leaving it rich for the next crop. The Ukraine used industrial hemp to assist with the cleanup of the Chernobyl site, naturally removing radioactive elements from the soil and groundwater. Fun fact, the Ukraine used industrial hemp to assist with the cleanup of the Chernobyl site, naturally removing radioactive elements from the soil and groundwater.
Yes really! High biomass crops like hemp are also able to sequester large amounts of carbon through boring old photosynthesis. In fact hemp can trap 1. But the Achilles heel of hemp today is constrained supply which is why its many many times more expensive than even organic cotton. Your height determines how long we make your Tee obviously , but also sleeve length. KG Weight. Date D.
Existing customer? Hemp cultivation could significantly decrease if not completely stop the destruction of our forests! Hemp Fiber:. Up until the 's, approx.
Even the now famous Levi Strauss used a light weight hemp canvas for its original pair of jeans. Since that time, hemp has been used to make many types of garments and accessories. The valuable bast fibers, which give the plant its strength, are contained within the hollow wood-like core of the plants stalk under the outer most bark.
Grown densely packed up to plants per square meter , tall plants suitable for the production of the long primary bast fibers are the result. The hemp fibers run the length of the plant anywhere from 3 to 15 ft long. The primary fibers average 8" in length and can be spun or woven into a fine linen-like type fabric.
These fibers are now commonly blended with other fibers such as flax, cotton, wool, linen or silk. A variety of tactile experiences can be created by weaving hemp as intricately as lace, smooth as silk or as coarse as burlap.
Modern hemp blends created today for the garment industry are cool to touch and comfortable to wear. While hemp garments are often comparatively more expensive than those made from cotton due to higher processing costs and limited quantities, its superiority is clear. One of the most commonly known attributes about hemp fiber is its exceptional tensile strength which is 3X that of cotton. In addition, the fiber is naturally antimicrobial and resistant to ultraviolet light as well as mold, mildew, heat and insects which makes it excellent for outdoor wear.
The fiber is not only many times more durable than cotton but warmer, softer and more water absorbent. This also makes hemp more absorbent to dyes and thus less prone to fading. Because of hemp's superior insulating properties, it keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Hemp fibers actually soften with each washing without fiber degradation. Hemp production uses significantly less chemicals than cotton which makes it more sustainable and naturally more suitable for people with chemical sensitivities. The fiber is completely biodegradable, holds its shape as good as polyester but also has breathability. The fibers, which are naturally light in color, require little or no bleach. Fiber to fabric:. While it is legal in the US to own hemp products such as clothing and foods derived from the plant, it is illegal to cultivate it here.
This makes the US the only industrialized nation on earth that does not allow its production based on a law that does not make the distinction between industrial hemp from marijuana. All hemp fabric is therefore imported. The basic process of creating hemp fabric for garments is four fold:.
Centuries old traditional eco-friendly methods of mechanical hemp processing are still used in countries such as Romania and Hungary. Modern methods include chemical rather than mechanical processes which are faster, less labor intensive and ultimately less expensive. Unfortunately, there are manufacturers out there who are more interested in profits and as a result opt for the chemical methods as opposed to protecting the health of the consumer and our environment.
The process of separating the bast fibers from the stalk is called "retting". The organic methods of separation are both natural and mechanical.
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