Why choose hemp clothing?
Hemp has been used for textiles for thousands of years, and modern research confirms it’s one of the most sustainable and durable fiber sources available. Here’s why hemp outperforms cotton and other common fabrics:
1. Sustainability & Environmental Benefits
🌱 Hemp uses less water:
- Hemp requires 50% less water than cotton.
- Cotton is one of the thirstiest crops (2,700L water for one cotton T-shirt).
🌱 No need for pesticides:
- Hemp naturally repels pests, needing no chemical pesticides.
- Cotton uses 25% of the world’s pesticides, harming soil and water.
🌱 Hemp contributes to soil regeneration:
- Hemp detoxifies soil (used in Chernobyl for radiation cleanup).
- Its deep roots prevent erosion and improve soil health.
2. Superior Fabric Qualities
👕 Hemp is durable:
- Hemp fibers are 8x stronger than cotton and soften over time without weakening.
- Resists mold, UV rays, and wear, making it ideal for workwear and outdoor gear.
👕 Hemp breath:
- More porous than cotton, keeping you cooler in heat and warmer in cold.
- Naturally antibacterial & odor-resistant (great for socks, underwear).
👕 Eco-Friendly Processing:
- Cotton often requires heavy chemical bleaching; hemp can be processed mechanically.
- Hemp can be made into 100% biodegradable fabric.
3. Hemp vs. Synthetic Fabrics (Polyester, Nylon, etc.)
🚫 No Microplastics:
- Synthetic fabrics shed microplastics in every wash (polluting oceans).
- Hemp is plastic-free and decomposes naturally.
🔥 Lower Carbon Footprint:
- Polyester is made from petroleum (high CO₂ emissions).
- Hemp absorbs more CO₂ than it emits during production.
Read more: Environmental Benefits | EIHA : Why Choose Hemp for the Environment? | Hemp Facts
Here is a list of websites and companies that sell hemp clothes:
Africa
South Africa:
America (North)
Canada
USA
America (South)
Chile
Asia
Nepal
Europe
Germany
Spain
Sweden
www.hampvaruhuset.se/hampaklader-hudvard-livsmedel/
United Kingdom
www.thehempshop.co.uk/clothing.html
Oceania
Australia
www.braintreehempclothing.com.au
