CBD hemp, or Cannabis Sativa, is a plant in the Cannabaceae family.
Its growth cycle is generally three months.
The plant, which contains CBD and CBG among other compounds, can grow to a height of three to five meters when grown outdoors (it can also be grown in greenhouses or indoors), and it is harvested annually, usually in October.
In the United-Kingdom, CBD hemp is primarily grown for its textile fiber.
You may have already come across CBD hemp clothing without even realizing it.
Although a relatively rare raw material on the market, CBD hemp fiber possesses interesting properties that rank it among the best textile fibers.
There are plenty of good reasons to wear hemp
CBD hemp fiber is a natural, plant-based material.
The structure of CBD hemp fiber gives it thermoregulatory properties, meaning it insulates against the cold or allows body heat to escape, depending on the outside temperature.
CBD hemp fiber also has excellent properties, as it absorbs moisturevery well and dries fairly quickly.
Fabrics made from CBD hemp fiber are also very durable. They lose very little shape with use, and their color holds up well in the wash. For washing, a machine cycle at 30 degrees Celsius is generally sufficient.
Finally, CBD hemp has interesting antibacterial and antifungal properties, which reduce the risk of allergies and unpleasant odors. A CBD hemp textile will generally smell less unpleasant than other types of textiles if it hasn’t dried properly.
A particularly eco-friendly crop
CBD hemp does not require a lot of water to grow. By way of comparison, it requires up to 20 times less water than cotton.
Like all plants, CBD hemp absorbs CO2 and releases oxygen, thus contributing to air quality.
It is also a high-yielding plant, with rapid growth requiring virtually no fertilizers or pesticides.
As a result, most CBD hemp grown is organic.
The manufacture of CBD hemp garments therefore has little impact on the environment.