Throughout history, in civilizations around theworld, hemp has been a best choice for industry due to its long, strong fibers that yield superior strength and durability. A resource for food, fuel, and fiber for over 10,000 years, hemp has contributed significantly to ecological and economic sustainability. Industrial Hemp's capacity to support economic prosperity prompted American forefathers including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to grow hemp. Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag on hemp.

Hemp is among the most productive crops in the world without irrigation or pesticides. It yields 250% more fiber per acre than cotton, and 600% more than flax. Hemp has tremendous erosion prevention capacity, with roots anchoring deep to prevent soil runoff. Hemp leaves shed throughout the growing season, adding rich organic matter to topsoil and retaining moisture as well. Hemp could be grown throughout the United States, and there may be no plant more capable of supporting and sustaining regional economies.

In the 1980s, researchers developed an enzymatic process to degum  (remove lignin, a natural glue in plant) the hemp fiber without compromising its strength. This enabled hemp to be spun into fine textiles for apparel. Hemp fiber has exceptional breathability and insulative qualities (warm when its cool, cool when its warm). Clothing made from hemp or hemp blends is more temperature versatile and less seasonal, justifying its place in your closet year-round.

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