The Braintree Hemp clothing range includes essential casual basics as well as classic cuts and linen look finishes. Their products have improved into a versatile, comfortable, durable and fashionable range of garments. Their direct China manufacturing and supplies have enabled them to develop a huge variety of fabric: pure hemp, organic cotton, hemp cotton, hemp rayon, bamboo cotton, soy cotton and etc. . Their world class designers have put them at the forefront of style and finish of hemp clothing. Manufacturers
Clothing
Kanabeach Biologik
In 1996, Kanabeach introduced its Biologik collection. A collection founded on the ecological and sustainable characteristics of hemp cultivation, and in using the least polluting procedures possible to transform plants into fabrics, and fabrics into garments and accessories- all while keeping kanabeach's legendary style intact.
This collection is the visible part of Kanabeach's commitment to the preservation of our planet, it's flora, and fauna.
Supported by a growing public awareness of environmental issues, knowledge of sustainable materials and manufacturing methods are evolving, allowing Kanabeach Biologik to continue it's mission to develop beautiful and comfortable clothing and accessories with the smallest possible impact on the earth's natural resources.
By wearing Kanabeach Biologik, you actively support the protection of our planet and the search for more sustainable ways of living as 1% of all proceeds from Kanabeach Biologik are donated to associations working to protect the environment.
Hemp Hoodlamb
Hoodlamb is Hemp Works' original brand of hemp clothing. It started with the HoodLamb winter jacket which was designed to warm you quick after cold sessions in surf or snow. The unique look and feel made it an instant classic and Hemp HoodLamb became world renowned for its unrivaled quality, comfort and style.
By using hemp and other eco-friendly fabrics (bamboo & soy), HoodLamb wants to contribute to the movement reversing the negative impacts of our consumer society and create awareness about more sustainable ways of doing things.
HoodLamb collaborated with great graffitti artists and designers to create a new fresh line of eco-friendly streetwear.
I-Path
IPATH has been humbly Green since 1999 and they promote environmental sustainability for the benefit of present and future generations of skateboarders to come. Since the beginning, it has been essential for IPATH to offer alternative materials such as hemp, organic cotton, and other sustainable materials to our customers. They are on a never-ending quest to research new ways to make their products better and reduce the impact this has on the environment.
THTC
THTC came runner up in the 2007 Observer Ethical Awards for 'Best Fashion Product'. Ciel were the other runners up, with shoe specialists Terra Plana coming first. The awards are put on by Lucy Siegle and sponsored by Ecover.
- All factories that THTC uses comply with ISO 9000 standards – (international organisation of standardisation) The hemp is trucked to the mill for de-gumming and processing into fibre. No caustic soda is used during this process, keeping it as environmentally sound as possible.
- The T-shirts are manufactured by people who receive full safety training, and belong to a labour union. The minimum age of employees is 19, the maximum age being 54. They work 8 hour shifts and have weekends off.
- All the hemp is grown on small family farms in North Eastern China. It is and always has been grown organically
- All certified organic cotton is also grown in China. This is a fledgling industry that THTC supports and saves the energy and expense of shipping in from Europe or India.
- THTC now uses water based inks with a discharge screen printing process for almost all new designs.
- Eco Paper is used for poster printing, and will soon be used in all THTC flyers, swing tickets and catalogues.
Currently, THTC is working endlessly in order to join forces with the Fair Trade Foundation. Although already doing so, attaining the Fair Trade Mark will signify the THTC product as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal. For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).
HempAge
Hempage offers a large gamma of clothes and accessories in diverse materials, but always putting the accent on hempfibre - textiles from 100% hempfibre, or mixes with certificated organic cotton, sheep- ,yak- and alpacawool. Their policy is to make their products, from raw material to final product, in the country where the fibre is cultivated, so that the long distance of transport can be reduced as much as possible. HempAge works for the future and the renewed succes of hemp.
Nibus Clothing
Nibus Clothing is an environmentally responsible company that was founded on the principle that fashionable clothing can still make a positive impact on the environment and society.
This eco-cool brand from the States turns its comfortable & stylish hoodies into graphic design objects with colorful prints & original styles. They collaborate with different artists and release limited editioned designs every new season.
Their hoodies are a skillful blend of functionality with style and are super comfortable to wear as they only use fine hemp, bamboo and organic cotton blends for their exclusive design-wear.
They also design exclusive high quality, luxury hemp/cotton lingerie for women.
Nomads Hemp Wear
Nomads had its humble beginnings operating out of a small van with a roll of fabric and a couple of sewing machines. This inspired the company's name. After a few years on the road going from friends' places to festivals, they set foot in beautiful Nelson, BC where they made the discovery of a newly polished fiber, hemp. They rapidly fell in love with the idea of making clothes from this Earth friendly thread. For the first year afterwards, they spent most of their time dying, cutting, sewing, and embroidering the raw hemp material, transforming it into stylish finished garments. The demand rapidly grew to unexpected proportions and their little two man sweatshop had more work than it could handle. They then moved their production to the manufacturing level where they were able to produce and distribute a quality and durable hemp product to their supportive stores.
Thanks to advancements in textile technology, hemp and other sustainable fabrics like soy and bamboo have taken a huge leap in quality and softness in the last few years. These superior textiles are also environmentally friendly and choosing clothing made from them has a positive impact on our health and the health of the planet.
They now design two lines of their funky clothes per year in the most comfy yet tough natural fiber available to mankind. They believe that by creating more sustainablity, we are moving in the right direction. Hemp is the fiber of the future, and they will keep pushing its quality forward with innovative and modern designs that perfectly reflect our place and time on this wonderful planet.
Satori Movement
The free movement used in skateboarding has transcended into a clothing line that uses only natural fibers and prohibits the use of chemicals. Goods distributed by Satori Movement are made with alternative fabrics, and cater to a unique crowd of like-minded individuals.
Satori Movement produces high-quality apparel made of hemp, bamboo, recycled, and organic fibers. These fibers avoid the use of chemical farming, which maintains a healthier soil formation for the growth of cleaner foods and fibers.
Satori Movement is a unique company created by a team of skateboarders who share similar ideals and beliefs. From Japanese Buddhism, the word satori means 'realize.' This statement of realization can be reached by any meditation, including skateboarding. Through their dedication to skateboarding they are producing the highest quality products which reflect our cultural and environmental awareness. The Satori Movement brings you 'the way of skateboarding'.
Besides making skateboard wheels, goods and clothing are highlighted as proudly containing hemp. They include shirts, pants, sweats, headwear, women's wear and accessories.
Hemp Braintree
The Braintree Hemp clothing range includes essential casual basics as well as classic cuts and linen look finishes. Their products have improved into a versatile, comfortable, durable and fashionable range of garments. Their direct China manufacturing and supplies have enabled them to develop a huge variety of fabric: pure hemp, organic cotton, hemp cotton, hemp rayon, bamboo cotton, soy cotton and etc. . Their world class designers have put them at the forefront of style and finish of hemp clothing. Based in Sydney, Australia since 1995, they at Kuang Sisters Pty Ltd have been in the business of wholesaling, designing, importing, manufacturing and retailing clothing made from hemp, bamboo, soy, organic cotton and rayon, under the Braintree Hemp brand.
Supported by more than twenty years experience in the clothing industry in Australia, the Braintree Hemp range is currently sold through hundreds of clothing retailers around Australia, large and small, as well as two of their own town in Sydney. The range produced are both for mens and ladies, although they are currently involved with the development of kids ware and bedding. Over the last five years, they have seen a significant increase in the appreciation of hemp and other environmentally friendly clothing. Public awareness of hemp and its qualities has grown dramatically due to the worldwide marketing effort that has taken place in recent times. they are determined to continue marketing hemp clothing as a superior fashion alternative focusing on environmental advantages, quality and comfort (the main benefits associated with the range).
Accessories
Sativa
Sativa proudly support hemps' eco-friendly cultivation and use in a range of affordable and beautifully designed bags. Their design ethic aims at a harmonious marriage of function and style. Every bag epitomises elegance of form and attention to detail that aims at practicality and versatility of use. Above all, Sativa is passionate about its product and would like to share that passion with you. To assist in the battle against rising fuel emissions, they ship, rather than fly, their goods in.
Body Care
Yaoh
Yaoh (pronounced yay-oh ) officially started life on Valentines Day 2002. Based in Bristol and specialising in organic hemp products, Yaoh has enjoyed steady growth to become one of the UK's leading vegan companies in one of the most rapidly expanding markets in the world today.
Yaoh hemp products include a full range of Bodycare that is vegan, rich in organic hemp seed oil and other essential oils and herbal extracts, and free from parabens, chemical preservatives, SLS and other harsh chemical ingredients.
Yaoh also organises the world's biggest Vegan event, the Bristol Vegan Fayre. The first show in 2003 saw 1500 visitors, 40 stall holders and half a dozen speakers, and by 2006 this had grown to 7000 visitors, 125 stall holders and 50 speakers. The 2007 show spanned two days for the first time. (with 10,000 visitors and 150 stallholders).
Yaoh also publishes ' A Vegan Guide to Bristol', an 80 page colour B5 booklet that features over 235 vegan business, organisations and products. The first guide appeared in 2003 and the fourth edition in 2006 saw over 10,000 copies given away free to the public making it immensely popular with meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike.
Yaoh is managed by Tim Barford, who has been living in Bristol since the early 80's. Tim founded the UK's first hemp company back in 1991 and opened the UK's first hemp shop in Bristol in 1994. Vegan since 1984, Tim is passionately committed to seeing an increase in all things green, organic and fair trade.
Food
Hanf & Natur
Hanf & natur is Europe's biggest producer of hemp food and hemp cosmetics.
One of their main focuses is the processing and refining of hemp raw material for the industry, which then will process to other hemp products like for example hemp bread mixture.
Their company is certificated by Bioland and they let cultivate their hemp in Germany on ecological basics. So their customers not only get high nutritious products, but also ecological valuables.
Their product range includes hemp oils, pure hemp seeds, roasted or peeled hemp seeds, different kinds of hemp pasta, hemp chocolate, hemp beer, hemp chips, blends of hemp teas, hemp muesli-mixtures and much more.