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.
