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Harvested hemp in Shanxi Province, China. Photo: Jill Dumain
Though our hemp is not “certified organic,” it is grown organically using all natural ingredients: compost, animal manure and available rainfall. We use hemp both on its own and blended with other fibers like PCR polyester, organic cotton and spandex.
Unfortunately, industrial hemp is illegal to grow in most parts of the world. Activists, businesses and farmers alike are working hard to get the laws changed but an aura of fear still surrounds most of the government agencies involved. We currently import our high-quality hemp from China and continue to hope that it might some day grow freely again.
Environmental Benefits • Requires no irrigation • Uses no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers • Harvested and processed by hand
Performance Benefits • One of the most, if not the most, durable natural fibers on the planet • Wonderful drape that’s comparable to linen