The Hemp+ Collection
It all begins with an idea…WHY WE LOVE HEMP
I started my journey into hemp around 10 years ago whilst running my couture dressmaking bridal business.
Having an inherent love of fabric and also of the earth I wanted to find a healthy alternative to the wasteage and desecration of our beloved mother Gaia by the fashion industry.
After much research I found hemp. Originally I thought hemp was a rough, coarse and quite unlovable fabric best used for canvas bags, hessian sacks and unflattering thick weave tshirts….how wrong I was!
Finding Hemp Traders in California and perusing their extensive range of fabric, some 100% hemp, others combined with Organic Cotton and recycled fibres, plus many types of weaves from lightweight knits to strong canvas, gave me the inspiration for creating a range of easy to wear, comfortable yet flattering pieces.
it was another 6 years before the range really took shape, working the designs to suit the fabric and environment, finding the best drape, cut and finish for each style.
But the true genius is really in the fabric…
Did you know….
Hemp is one the most versatile and powerful plants in the world. It has twice as much fibre as cotton and requires far less water to grow. It drapes beautifully and will wear in, not out.
Hemp has been used in textiles for over two centuries and has come a long way from the thick loosely woven hessian fabrics. Hemp can accommodate many different types of fabrics and can to produce over 25,000 products! That means absolutely nothing goes to waste.
Hemp is naturally resistant to pesticides so it is grown without any.
It thrives with minimal water and will flourish even in a drought.
It is 5 time stronger then cotton and requires far less water to grow.
It UV resistant and just like bamboo clothing, has the ability to regulate temperature, so it is thermo-regulating when needed.
It is a friend to the farmers and helps to enrich the soil.
When you are finished with your garment – we encourage you to pass it on, donate it, or repurpose it.
Hemp is 100% biodegradable so it will return to nature….So at the end of the product lifecycle hemp leaves no trace. It is compost friendly, meaning you can literally throw it in the compost heap and it will break down naturally.