Hemp Fabric

Introduction   Hemp, a highly adaptable, sustainable species, is an old favorite for its textile applications. Its fibres, extracted from the plant’s stalk, are durable, breathable, and sustainable, which makes it the perfect material for the production of textiles. While hemp is a recent breakthrough in sustainable fashion, it’s been used to make clothes for millennia. […]

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

1.  Introduction   Hemp has been a staple material since ancient times, cherished for its strength, versatility and sustainability. From the prehistoric use of hemp for rope and paper, to its recent revival in green-conscious markets, this natural fibre has never faded. Today, hemp is becoming a major contributor to sustainable fashion and accessories, transitioning the

1.  Introduction   Fashion is in an evolutionary stage as we increasingly care about the sustainability and the carbon footprint of what we wear. One of the most appealing new materials is hemp fabric — a renewable material with a long history and great promise. Hemp, with its resilience, adaptability and low environmental impact, has long

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’s Growing Popularity in Fashion   Hemp is rapidly becoming the star of sustainable fashion. Environmentally friendly and with remarkable versatility, this ancient champion is reclaiming its rightful place in the contemporary textile industry. From sturdy clothes to creative accessories, hemp can be used for a multitude of uses, all of which square with the

Introduction   Hemp is extremely popular because of the greenness, toughness and versatility of the fabric. The natural fibre, which is extracted from the stalks of the hemp plant, is renowned for its breathability, moisture absorption, and biodegradability. From clothing and upholstery to fashion accessories and household products, hemp is applied everywhere.  Although beneficial in so