A lot of people might have come to know about Hemp recently and have started being more and more curious about it.

We here at Weaving Vibes, would like to share with you the reasons why you must choose Hemp – one of the most comfortable fabrics in the world. And this special piece is in comparison to Cotton.

We all are cotton lovers, why wouldn’t we be? We live in a tropical country where the temperatures are always soaring and we need an all season fabric that we just love.

Though cotton is a great choice. Is it the best though?

Conservation:

• In today’s agriculture farming Cotton Needs around 5,280 gallons of water to produce around 2.2 pounds of cotton which is equivalent to produce only a single pair of jeans and one t-shirt
• Hemp on the other hand requires only 80 gallons of water to produce the 2.2 pounds of hemp fabric
• Additionally, Hemp requires half the amount of land to produce 2000 pounds of textile in comparison to cotton
• All the parts of the hemp plant can be used. With zero wastage. The stalk of the Cannabis Sativa plant is used to make fibre. The leaves and hurds can be ploughed back into the soil as fertiliser.
• Cotton on the other hand severely damages the soil within the crop as well as the roots
• Environmentally hemp is safer and more sustainable to grow and cultivate

Cultivation:

• Hemp farming can be done pesticide-free while cotton cannot be cultivated without pesticides
• The pesticides used contain hazardous chemicals that pollute the soil and river streams and are also harmful for the cattle
• Hemp is naturally resistant to most insects and diseases and that is why it does not require any pesticides for its cultivation process

Durability:

• As we are moving towards slow fashion and sustainable choices, quality and longevity is very important
• Hemp fabric is three times stronger than cotton which means Hemp is stronger, is more durable and lasts longer
• Cotton gradually breaks down over time with washes, wear and tear as per usage
• Hemp fabrics have the strength to withstand weather, washes, wear and tear through tough activities as well

Cotton is a great fabric and is surely a go-to choice for everyone. But is it the best choice? With the planet and environment needing us to take more steps of conservation and prevention, it’s time to make the #BetterChoice.

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