This natural fibres that don't consume vast
amounts of resources to grow. We love hemp
- it is easy on the land, springing up from
seed in only 120 days without the need for
chemical fertilisers. Because hemp is naturally
pest-free it does not need pesticides. Hemp
is an earth-friendly crop!
The wild hemp is gathered and processed
in the traditional way by farming families
using water retting (separation of the fibres
from the woody core). This is achieved by
soaking in a pit of water until the fibres
start to separate and they are then picked
apart.
Hemp cloth for summer is light and airy
and wicks dampness away from the body, keeping
you naturally cool and comfortable. Yet in
winter the same cloth can be layered with
a warm sweater on top and will keep you warm.
Hemp cloth, like silk, retains your body's
heat to keep you cosy. Hemp's naturally antibacterial
and antimicrobial properties mean that it
is an ideal fabric for your travel clothes.
Hemp has been used for generations in the
mountains of Nepal because of its strength
and durability. Farming families use it for
ropes, clothes and bags. Hemp is indigenous
to Nepal and grows wild in the hills. It flourishes
on waste and marginal land, as well as binding
the soil and holding upland slopes together.
The plant regenerates quickly after it has
been harvested.
