Here’s How Hemp Clothing Can Help Save The Planet ( & Where You Can Get Some)

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Have you heard of hemp? If you’re visiting Miss Marijuana, it’s likely that you have. While many people may think of cannabis as soon as they hear hemp, there’s a lot more to it.

What is hemp? According to Dictionary.com, the hemp definition is “A tall, coarse plant, Cannabis sativa, that is native to Asia but naturalized or cultivated in many parts of the world and is the source of a valuable fiber as well as marijuana and hashish.” “The tough fiber of this plant, used for making rope, coarse fabric, etc.”

This plant has been around for more than 10,000 years and was one of the first to be spun into fiber. It can be turned into clothing, textiles, paper, biofuel, food, biodegradable plastics, and more.

Hemp often gets lumped into the same category as its THC-filled brother, but they are actually quite different. While cannabis plants with a high THC content do a great job of saving our sanity, the hemp plant is doing a fantastic job of saving our planet.

It turns out that hemp is super eco-friendly and sustainable, in more ways than one. Hemp can grow nearly anywhere and helps absorb toxic metals in the soil. It doesn’t require pesticides to grow, can be used as a renewable biofuel, and can reduce air pollution.

Hemp seeds are so nutritious that they could help put a dent in world hunger. And guess what? Hemp can be made into biodegradable plastic too. This plant could quite literally save our oceans.

So, how can you get involved in the wild, wonderful world of hemp? You might not be able to start filling your car with hemp fuel or opting for hemp-based plastic bags at the store (but someday soon.) However, you can look for everyday products that are made sustainably with hemp.

So, why not start with your clothes?

Hemp fabric is sustainable, comfortable, and becoming more popular in the world of fashion. Most synthetic fibers are made using toxic materials, which is bad for us, and for the environment since the process uses a ton of energy.

Producing synthetic fibers also releases tons of toxic emissions into the air. Hemp fibers, on the other hand, are easy to remove from the plant, and leave behind no chemical residue!

That’s why we wanted to highlight Hempire, a company that is taking sustainability seriously. If you can’t tell from the name, Hempire is all about using sustainable hemp to create products that are healthy for people and the planet.

They’re rooting for a sustainable future, and putting out products like their hemp clothing to help make that happen. The tees in their t-shirt line are made of 60 percent viscose hemp and 40 percent organic cotton.

They have a line of hemp-based hats too. Their baseball hat is made of 55 percent hemp, and their trucker hats are made of 39 percent hemp (and they’re seriously cute!)

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When you think of hemp clothing, are you picturing thick, itchy pants or vests that kind of resemble a burlap sack? Don’t worry, Hempire’s clothing line is nothing like that. In fact, their tees are some of the softest we’ve ever felt (ladies, they’re perfect for taking your bra off and lounging after a long day at work.)

Hempire isn’t just clothing either. They have a line of hemp rolling papers that are 100 percent natural. They know that it’s not just what we wear on the outside of our bodies that count, but also what we put inside.

This is why they’ve launched the U.S’s first rolling paper made of all-natural hemp.

Here at Miss Marijuana, sustainability and health matter. That’s why we’re happy to support companies like Hempire that are doing a whole lot of good alongside their business.

We would be lying if we said we don’t lounge around bra-less in their hemp tees while we roll up a joint and take it easy.

If you want to do a little bit of good for yourself and the planet, consider joining the Hempire Nation where you can roll often, relax in style, and feel confident that you’re doing right by the planet for a more sustainable future.

Shannon Ullman is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture, industry, and lifestyle.