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The weed enthusiasts have always held a unique image of the cannabis leaf. The high regard for marijuana is well reflected in the clothes flaunted by the cannabis leaf lovers as it has graced a range of apparel in the textile industry. Whether T-shirts, socks or hats, marijuana has existed long in the fashion world and in the recent years it has emerged distinctly gaining a place of prominence among big brands. Celebrities and several cannabis activists have contributed immensely to the rising popularity of the weed culture thereby promoting the network between art, weed and fashion. Cannabis in the apparel market Products made of hemp have been around since ages and now they are widely available around the globe. Material derived from hemp is strong and fibrous, making it an ideal choice for tailoring garments. There’s a huge apparel collection streaming the market attributing to the cannabis statement and revolution. With the prestigious fashion houses conduc...

The natural resources are responsible for the ecological balance we enjoy. Anything that we use, if it is somehow contributing in maintaining the ecological balance is called sustainability. For instance, if a certain cloth is called sustainable then from the process of farming and its raw material to the actual finished product must be environment-friendly and should not create an imbalance in the existence of human as well as plant life. Can Organic Clothing Mean Sustainable? No, not really. Organic means natural. Clothing that’s made out of natural fibers such as cotton can be termed as organic clothing but not sustainable. According to the Organic Trade Association, cotton plantation consumes 25% of the world’s total insecticides and more than 10% of pesticides and herbicides. So a typical cotton tee is responsible for polluting the field with a ⅓ pound of the chemicals. If we talk about water consumption, cotton literally is drying out the countries who are the...