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Introduction   Hook   We often celebrate hemp as an eco-friendly product, a resource that has a reputation for sustainability and the inherent value it brings to many industries, from clothing to packaging. One of the most frequently stated qualities of hemp is its biodegradability. Rather, many feel that hemp products dissolve effortlessly and without side effects […]

Introduction   Hook:   Did you know that it takes more than 2,700 litres of water to make a single cotton shirt – which is what one person consumes in two and a half years? The other fabric giant, polyester, is worse: it discharges microplastics into the waterways and takes centuries to decompose. Even traditional fabrics are

Introduction   Climate change and its growing seriousness have fueled a growing interest in sustainable agriculture. These methods seek to minimise harm, enhance resilience and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Of all the crops researched for their potential environmental value, industrial hemp is one of the more diverse and environmentally friendly. With applications ranging from textiles and

Introduction   In recent years, sustainable and ethical industries around the world have become increasingly concerned with fashion. As environmental problems and social injustices from fast fashion and abrasive production continue to escalate, consumers and companies alike are looking for alternatives that strike a balance between environmental sustainability and ethics.  The world’s oldest crop, hemp, has

1.  Introduction   Hemp, a plant that can be traced back thousands of years, has been recovered in recent times as a renewable material. It has so much potential to reshape the fabric sector and provide solutions to fashion’s most difficult environmental issues. Hemp’s inherent strengths — toughness, biodegradability, and low carbon footprint — are ideal

Introduction   Fashion has undergone a revolution in the past few years as consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly, ethically made clothes. Sustainable luxury is no longer an anachronism but a new movement that has transformed how premium brands design and manufacture their goods. In a world where the fashion industry is struggling to find solutions that do

Introduction   Fashion has never been one-dimensional, and it adapts to society, technologies and cultural influences. Perhaps the most noticeable change of the past few years is the advent of eco-fashion, especially in casual and streetwear wear. Green consumers now take eco-friendly buying more seriously than ever, which means the industry of fashion has to rethink

Introduction   For decades, hemp cloth has been labelled rustic, utilitarian, or antiquated “hippie”. But over the past few years, this all-purpose sustainable fabric has taken a turn for the better, losing its old label and becoming a major player in high fashion. While designers and end users alike are increasingly looking for sustainable, but chic

Introduction   Hemp clothing has recently gained popularity as a number of individuals are converting to sustainable fashion and are looking for an environmentally-friendly, wearable wardrobe. Constructed from the husk of the hemp plant, the fabric is both sustainable, breathable, and a natural fashion statement. Hemp is a perfect garment for all seasons because it can

Introduction   Hemp has rapidly become one of the most recognizable fabrics for clothing, textiles, jewelry, even interior design. For its durability, sustainability, and versatility, hemp products are perfect for those who want to live a more sustainable, long-lasting life. But, like any natural fibre, hemp must be kept in a pristine condition to keep its