Why Hemp is the Most Sustainable, Non-Toxic Fabric on the Planet

Logan Hailey
7 min readOct 13, 2021

In this world of fast fashion and synthetic plastic fabrics, it’s hard to find clothes that really check all the green boxes. Earthy, soft, sustainable, breathable, antimicrobial and actually trendy and cute? Is that just a pipe dream? With all the latest innovations in hemp fashion, not anymore.

Image courtesy of US Hemp Co.

Why Wear Hemp?

As hemp is finally returning to the spotlight, brands like Wama Underwear, JungMaven, TenTree, and Ekzo are bringing us the eco-friendly fashion of our dreams: everything from underwear to hoodies to sweaters and button-downs. It’s not just a hippie fabric anymore; hemp has gone chic and stylish will holding true to its environmentally-friendly roots.

Image courtesy of Wama Underwear

Hemp is over 60% more durable than cotton and uses 40% less water and pesticides to produce.

Unlike petroleum-derived polyester and nylon, hemp is completely non-toxic and naturally sweat-wicking. It doesn’t have any microplastics or chemical-based polymers. It is also naturally antibacterial and UV-protected. Sounds like the only fabric I would want hugging close to my…

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Logan Hailey
Logan Hailey

Written by Logan Hailey

Vivacious nomad writer with a wild spark. Helping you optimize your wellness + mindset for the most joyful, natural, and healthy life possible.

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