Hemp Clothing is Sustainable

Hemp clothing feels amazing and is completely natural. Hemp is what’s called a bast fiber, made from the stalks of the hemp plant.

The more you wear and wash it, the softer the fabric gets. It’s a strong material that lasts for years. Did you know hemp is up to four times stronger than cotton? Its long, sturdy fibers are what make it so durable.

Hemp fabric also absorbs dye quickly during production, eliminating the need for harsh chemical dyes. Plus, it keeps its color really well.

Hemp Clothing

Clothes made from hemp can be washed as often as you want, and because they hardly wrinkle, you don’t even have to iron them. There is also stiffer woven hemp fabric, which wrinkles more easily and feels rougher. This thicker fabric is used for things like sturdy (grocery) bags or sailcloth.

The Benefits of Hemp Clothing

Hemp fabric is naturally antibacterial, so you won’t often deal with those unpleasant smells sticking to your clothes. Hemp clothes absorb moisture quickly, dry fast, and the fabric breathes well. It keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Plus, hemp fabric has this cool ability to block UV rays. Honestly, these are all amazing reasons to love hemp clothing!

The Hemp Plant is Great for the Environment

Hemp clothing isn’t just practical for you, it’s also super friendly to the planet. Making hemp uses way less water than cotton—sometimes just a bit of rain is enough.

Hemp plants grow close together and can reach up to four meters tall in just a few months. Plus, you can harvest hemp multiple times a year, so more fibers are produced per square meter. It is an ideal raw material for sustainable clothing.

The Ecological Benefits of Hemp Fabric

Because the hemp plant is super strong, it hardly needs any pesticides or herbicides when grown. This makes it totally possible to grow hemp organically.

Hemp is also kind to the soil. It takes only a little nutrients from the ground, so it doesn’t drain the earth. The roots grow long and strong, helping to prevent erosion. After harvest, the roots stay in the soil, keeping it rich and healthy.

Hemp is hand-picked, which is better for the environment and also creates jobs. Plus, hemp doesn’t just provide fibers for clothes — it’s also used for building materials, paper, and valuable oil.

The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana

People often confuse hemp with marijuana, or weed. And that’s understandable since both come from the same cannabis family. Plus, the plants look pretty similar. But while marijuana growers aim for a high THC level, hemp farmers want it as low as possible. THC is the stuff that gets you stoned or high. Hemp naturally has a very low THC percentage; if you smoked it, you wouldn’t feel a thing.

Is Hemp Illegal?

Because of its low THC levels, hemp can be grown without problems in many countries, while marijuana cultivation is strictly forbidden. But be careful because in some places, all cannabis is banned. Even importing hemp textiles or CBD oil can be illegal, like in Turkey.

Hemp is the Fabric of the Future

Humans have been using industrial hemp for over 10,000 years as a crop, with its fibers used to make nets, sails, rope, and clothing, and its seeds as food. So, hemp clothing isn’t new, but it is making a comeback because of its sustainability. People are looking for a better alternative to polluting cotton; hemp is truly the fabric of the future!

The Benefits of Hemp

Many people see hemp as the most eco-friendly textile fiber out there. No wonder, since hemp is grown in an environmentally friendly way, needs very little water, and is completely compostable—meaning it’s 100% biodegradable. Hemp is perfect for making clothes, and it feels great to wear, too.

Using Hemp Plants to Detoxify the Soil?

Hemp plants are used as a ‘clean-up crop.’ In 1986, they were planted in Chernobyl to help clean up nuclear contamination in the soil, like radioactive strontium and cesium. Later, Italian farmers in Taranto used hemp extensively to deal with polluted soil caused by a nearby factory. Hemp detoxifies the soil by absorbing and removing chemical and toxic substances. The plant breaks down radioactive molecules, making them harmless. In that way, hemp can truly be seen as a gift for protecting our planet.

Clean Soil Thanks to the Hemp Plant

The process by which hemp can clean heavily polluted soil is officially called phytoremediation. Hemp plants are very good at removing chemicals and toxic metals from the earth, without the need to dig up the top layer of soil. Literally, phyto means ‘plant’ and remediation means ‘restoring balance.’ On top of that, the hemp plant also plays an active role in cleaning the air we breathe.

Is hemp the same as linen?

Both fabrics look and feel somewhat similar, with occasional thickened threads that give the textile a beautiful natural texture. Hemp and linen are both natural fibers, with all the associated benefits. However, an important difference is that linen can be processed into finer yarns more easily than hemp. Linen has always been widely used, while hemp was banned from agriculture for a long time. This caused hemp to lag behind in the development of finer qualities. Add to that the fact that hemp is not legal everywhere, and you can understand why hemp is not the first choice for most fashion designers.

Hemp clothing made from 100% hemp

Some brands dare to go all the way and work with 100% hemp! New Angels is one such fashion brand. They use Chinese hemp, the luxury variant made from 100% pure hemp. By the way, most hemp clothing brands don’t have organic certification. Most hemp producers and farmers don’t either. The reasoning is that hemp is naturally easy to grow organically. So why bother certifying? That would only make already expensive hemp products even pricier. This isn’t in the interest of consumers, nor of the hemp growers. With hemp, you can generally assume it’s organic. When in doubt, you can always check with the brand or look it up on their website.

Off shoulder top by New Angels

Off-shoulder top in black, white, or green

New Angels offers the most beautiful off-shoulder top for women, made from 100% hemp, fairly made. This hemp top features a wide neckline and falls smoothly and airily. The off-shoulder top is the ideal piece for layering, perfect for spring and autumn when temperatures fluctuate. You can wear these tops in many styles, from casual and relaxed to elegant and chic. Dress up your off-shoulder top by pairing it with trousers and boots for a more festive or polished look. Off-shoulder tops can be combined with everything, from straight-leg jeans to skirts and shorts.

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What is hemp used for?

I have a few interesting hemp facts for you. First, hemp seeds are edible, nutritious, and healthy for both humans and animals. Hemp oil is also pressed from the seeds and used for various purposes, such as CBD oil, tea, food, or cosmetics.

Secondly, hemp is used as a building material, for medicinal purposes in the form of cannabis, as drugs like marijuana (from the dried flowers) and hashish (from the resin of the cannabis plant), as a natural herbicide due to its fast growth, and for erosion control thanks to its root structure. Traditionally, hemp fibers have been used to make rope and textiles.

Thirdly, until World War II, hemp was an important fiber for making clothing, either alongside or as a replacement for linen and cotton. China has been cultivating the plant for over 6,000 years, and most hemp still comes from there today. This is mainly done by small family farms. Worldwide, there is increasing experimentation with hemp for textiles. Given all its advantages, it’s a very positive development that hemp is being used more and more again.

From Plant to Textile

Hemp cultivation uses very little water and requires no pesticides or chemicals. Thanks to its rapid growth, multiple harvests per year are possible, and the hemp plant even improves the soil. It’s the ideal raw material for sustainable and eco-friendly textiles.

Have You Ever Worn Hemp Clothing?

All in all, hemp is a very special fabric. Hemp clothing is organic, strong, antibacterial, and gets softer the more you wash it. On top of that, the hemp plant itself has many other uses. I’m a fan of beautiful hemp fabrics and clothing! How about you? What’s your personal experience with hemp clothing?

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