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Cot Sheets

Hemp

Reviewed by Jo on 28 May 2008

Rating: / 5

These hemp and organic cotton mix cot sets will last three times longer than cotton sheets and progressively soften with each wash. Designed and made in Australia these are delicately hemstitched and make an ideal gift. 

 

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

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Options

The sheets come in a range of colours including natural, lime, aqua, mango, purple, buttercup

 

Cost - $100

 

Where to buy

The cot sheets are 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. The sheets are designed and manufactured in Australia.

 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 fabric is warm in winter, cool and breathable in summer, it is organic and can be blended easily with other textiles. Hemp fabrics improve with washing and keep their shape for years. Hemp fabric has superior UV protection to cotton, withstands water and with anti bacterial and anti viral properties is ideal for asthma or allergy sufferers. It is extremely absorbent and improves with keeping its 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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