Hemp Facts

1

NATURAL

It's a natural fiber that thrives almost anywhere, with very little impact to the environment.

2

CLEAN

It requires no irrigation, pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO seeds. Many hemp-made materials are naturally resistant to mold, mildew and insects.

3

MULTI-USE

Hemp has over 25,000 reported uses. It can make textiles, rope, beauty products, paper, building materials, biofuel, foods and more.

4

ALL-AMERICAN

It was an American staple until the 1930s. Washington and Jefferson grew hemp, and Virginians paid their taxes in hemp.

5

ANCIENT

It's one of the world's oldest crops. Remnants of hemp cloth from 8,000 B.C. were found in Mesopotamia, where it was used to make tunics and sailcloth.

6

RESTORATIVE

A phyto-remediation plant, it restores balance to environments by cleaning the soil, air and water. It was planted at Chernobyl to reduce soil toxicity.

7

ANTI-BACTERIAL

Hemp has antibacterial and moisture-wicking properties, so it breathes beautifully.

8

STRONG & SOFT

It gets softer with each wear, and its strong fibers last through loads of washes.

9

WORLD-CHANGING

Hemp has the potential to mitigate climate change by absorbing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than trees and other plants.