Heartland, a US hemp fibre exporter, aims to establish an India-based supply chain to provide fabric blends, yarns, and fibres to the Indian market more easily. They emphasize hemp’s strength, breathability, and eco-friendly properties, requiring less water and no pesticides. The company blends hemp with cotton, linen, lyocell, and bamboo for various applications. Fashion for Good partners with global brands to launch a denim project, Beyond50 Denim, to promote hemp as a sustainable alternative to conventional cotton in denim production. Reformation’s senior director of sustainability sees this as a step towards a more sustainable future for denim.

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