SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability, for us, is not a single claim but a series of considered choices — from how fibres are grown, to how fabrics are made,
used, and ultimately returned to the natural cycle. Hemp offers a remarkable balance of performance, longevity, and low-impact cultivation, making it an enduring choice for textiles designed to last.

HIGH YIELD, LOW INPUT

Hemp grows quickly and vigorously with high yields and low inputs and can reach 2.5-3.5m within 90-120 days, delivering substantial fibre from a single seasonal crop — without intensive irrigation or chemical intervention. Planted in Spring, it forms a tall, dense canopy through the height of summer that shades the soil and suppresses weeds as it grows with little to no need for pesticides or herbicides. It needs significantly less water than cotton, often around half or less and is generally rain fed. It also grows well on marginal land, making it well suited to regenerative and low-input farming systems.

ROOTED IN RENEWAL

Although best known for the height of its stalks, hemp is equally industrious beneath the surface, supporting soil life and long-term fertility. Its deep taproot, supported by a dense network of fibrous lateral roots, helps anchor the soil, reduce erosion, ease compaction, and improve overall structure. As the crop grows and matures, lower leaves naturally fall, and at harvest the remaining roots and leaf material are left in the ground, returning organic matter to the soil. Hemp is therefore highly valued in crop rotations, often alongside cereals, as it leaves soils in good physical condition for the crops that follow, helping to restore balance and break cycles of pests and disease.

MADE TO LAST

Hemp is one of nature’s strongest fibres, long valued for its exceptional tensile strength. For centuries it was used to make rope, sails, and canvas — materials chosen for their ability to withstand strain and remain intact under load. Woven for interiors, this inherent strength translates into fabrics with lasting structural integrity. Over time, hemp softens with use while remaining resilient, ageing gradually and honestly, and developing depth and character rather than wearing out. A long-lived textile means less replacement, less waste, and more appreciation for what endures.

NOTHING WASTED

Almost every part of the hemp plant has value. Its tall stems yield strong outer fibres for textiles, rope, twine and cord, while the inner woody core — known as the hurd — is used to make hempcrete, natural insulation, acoustic and thermal panels, paper, packaging, animal bedding, biocomposites, and inserts for upholstery and furnishings. If grown for seed, the plant provides nutritious food products including oil, protein powder, flour and pasta, while hemp oil is also widely used in soaps, shampoos and beauty products. Because so much of the plant can be used, hemp is widely regarded as one of the most versatile crops in commercial production today.

CONSCIOUS PRODUCTION

For natural fibres, the greatest environmental impacts often occur during processing rather than cultivation. That’s why we prioritise mills and producers who share our environmental ethos: those who use low-impact dyes, closed-loop water systems, and gentle finishing processes. Our fabrics are woven from organic or responsibly grown fibres, produced using low-input farming practices and responsible processing methods. The specific details for each fabric can be found on the individual product pages.

SAFE RETURN TO EARTH

At the end of its long life, hemp fabrics can return safely to the natural cycle. As a plant-based fibre, it biodegrades under the right conditions, unlike synthetics which persist in the environment. During use, hemp fabrics do not shed plastic microfibres when washed, helping to reduce the release of microplastics into waterways. From growth to use and eventual breakdown, hemp completes a more natural cycle — grown from the earth and, in time, returning to it.