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Hemp Bed Linen

Hemp Sheets and Pillowcases

Reviewed by Jo on 28 May 2008

Rating: / 5

These 100% hemp or hemp/organic cotton sheets and pillowcases are ideal for allergy and asthma sufferers. Choose from fitted sheets, sheet sets, quilt covers and pillowcases for an eco-friendly night’s sleep.

 

NoMade from recycled materials
YesMinimises the use of pesticides / fertilizers
NoFairtrade
NoAussie made
YesSustainable
YesMinimises chemical use
NoLifecycle impacts considered

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Bed linen comes in the natural creamy hemp colour avoiding the use of chemicals, oxygen bleached colours are also available. The following items come in 100% hemp or a 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton mix.


   

Fitted sheet and flat sheets-also available in semi bleached, pure unbleached (queen, double, king and single)

Cost - $110-160 depending on size
   

Double sheet set (fitted sheet, flat sheet and two standard size pillowcases)

Cost - $250
 

 Quilt covers also available in 100% pure hemp and organic cotton.

 

Cost - $200

   

Pillowcases (with a double pleat or a border all around)

Cost  - $59-80


Hemp bed linen only comes in a natural colour to avoid use of chemicals.

 

Where to buy

The bed linen is available in all States of Australia and can be shipped internationally. Purchases can be made through the Hemp Gallery website.

 

 Raw material - Hemp is an ancient, versatile, eco-friendly and efficient carbon sequestering crop. Hemp can be grown in two months and is naturally resistant to most pests and does not require the use of herbicides. It grows densely and requires much less water than cotton, it also replenishes soil with nutrients and nitrogen and controls soil erosion. Hemp fabric is made from the stems of the plant which are processed to dissolve the gum or pectin and separate the fibres which are processed and woven into yarns and fabric.

The organic cotton blended with the hemp is from Turkey and is non-GMO Certified by SKAL. 

 Manufacturing - The factory processing the hemp is based in the ShanxiProvince in China. The process is chemical free except for the 'retting process' (used to speed the breakdown of the plant'. The company is actively working with German scientists to formulate a biological way to break down the hemp to eliminate this chemical process. Hemp naturally has a creamy colour reducing the need for bleaching and it can be blended easily with other textiles.

 Distribution - The hemp used in this product is grown in China and is shipped to Australia. Garments can be purchased on line and distributed via post.  There is great agricultural opportunity for  growing  hemp for commercial opportunities in  Australia which would minimise the miles travelled by the raw materials.

 Product use - Hemp fabrics improve with washing and keep their shape for years.

 Waste management - The hemp and cotton mix is biodegradable. Packaging materials required for distribution have been minimised where possible.

                                                                                                                             

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