Remember when Rick said, “Morty, take a look at the future of fabric- HEMP!”. To our surprise, a statement from a fictional character in a TV cartoon is no more an imaginable attribute as of today. Hemp has an unfortunate ‘recent’ history largely linked to behaviours and beliefs of the 1960’s generation regarding hemp use…
Hemp textiles are made from a sustainable high-yielding crop from the cannabis sativa plant chain. If we probe into its history, it was originally used for industrial purposes, primarily for making ropes and cords. Hemp is one of the oldest and the most versatile of the natural fibres. Hemp possesses eight times the tensile strength…
How many of us have ever thought about the origins of a particular fabric before buying it? Where was it made?, Who made it?, How is it made? What is made from? Is it natural, sustainable and biodegradeable? Perhaps, we should. Of course, we all have favourite materials; the feel, comfort, warmth, appearance and fondness…