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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...

Hemp and its industrial use in textile are well known. The fibre derived from hemp is not only regarded as strong and durable but its expanding profile has entered the fashion industry as well. With debates around marijuana legalization in the States, not only the medical and gourmet territory but the textile industry has also seen a rising number of enthusiasts promoting cannabis wear to display their intense love for the green leaf. Cannabis has emerged as a recurring trend today. Marijuana has long been an icon in the apparel segment Several prominent designers use cannabis inspired designs in their catalogues and ramp shows. Apart from the famous Marijuana T-shirts sold across stores by various brands, accessories such as pot leaf, pot grinder shaped jewellery and many such innovative designs are being created by high end designers. Cannabis accessories crafted by fashion veterans are quite a talk of the industry as these are being flaunted and promoted by supe...

What’s more important for you when you are out choosing your clothes, comfort, appearance, or price? For me, it has always been comfort. Of course, I try to stay in line with the trends but never at the cost of my comfort. This is the prime reason why I choose cotton and linen over polyester or nylon. This is just one of the reasons, actually a comprehensible reason for why I prefer natural fibers but there’s much more to it. And today, I will let you brood over the same reasons and decide for yourself!   The Breathability Is Addictive Have you ever differentiated your experiences while wearing a polyester clothing and a linen one? It’s huge! Whenever I used to head out for shopping, I used to try to train my mind on going for specific pieces but instead, I always picked the ones which were made of natural fabrics. Cotton shirts are my favorite! I gave it a thought as to why I am reaching to naturals specifically and came to the conclusion that it lets my skin...

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...

Cannabis wear is shifting from being moderately famous to incredibly known especially amongst the youth today. While we are slipping back to the history of hemp where our ancestors had already identified the benefits of hemp fibers and incorporated into their regular life, we still are unaware of how deep the history of hemp apparels and fibers go. Before you look for any more cannabis apparels for women or Marijuana strain t-shirts for men, let’s give you a chance to flaunt on the facts! 15 Real Quick Historical Facts On Hemp Fabric The first hemp rope was built in 26,900 B.C which we found in 1997 in Czechoslovakia. Hemp was the first plant domesticated by the humans. In fact, the oldest heirloom of human history is a hemp cloth found in Mesopotamia (Current Turkey) which is dated back to 8000 B.C. The archaeologists of the textile industry found the first traces of woven hemp in Kazakhstan. By 2700 B.C, almost all cultures...