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Why Hemp is the Most Sustainable, Non-Toxic Fabric on the Planet
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.
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.
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 body!
Not to mention, hemp is literally stronger than steel. In the 1940s, Henry Ford even used hemp with other fibers like flax and soybean to make a plant fiber-based car that was 10 times stronger than steel.
The hemp “fiber grass” or hemp composite material is obviously manufactured differently from what’s used in clothing, but it just goes to show how durable this incredible plant can be.
Modern Fashion, Ancient History
Hemp has been used fiber, clothing, rope, fuel, food, and medicine for over 10,000 years. It has been excavated with ancient archeological findings in China, Japan, Egypt, and medieval Europe.
