| Since 1991, Hemp Basics and Hemp Supply have been at the forefront of the re-emergence of hemp as a viable commerical product that has not yet realized its full potential - despite having been in continuous use by mankind for over 6,000 years. We are constantly working to bring new wholesale and retail hemp products to market in an ecologically and socially responsible manner. Our company is working for a sustainable future by offering these natural alternative earth-friendly hemp textiles, bags, accessories, twine, cordage and rope from hemp fiber grown and produced responsibly and locally manufactured in adherenace to fair-trade practices and principles.
People the world over have known for thousands of years the value of the Hemp (Cannibis Sativa) plant, and have used it for everything from cordage and textiles to foodstuffs. Effectively banned in America by the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, this sustainable crop enjoyed a brief resurgence during World War II when the Federal government promoted the reintroduction of hemp to American farmers through its "Hemp for Victory" campaign. Since the end of that war, hemp has been supplanted by various petrochemical products as the raw material of choice for many products thereby contributing to the steady deterioration of the global environment that has occured during this same period. An unintended victim of America\'s "War on Drugs", this misunderstood cousin of the marijuana plant has continued to be cultivated in countries throughout Europe and Asia where it has remained not only a vital raw material for thousands of products, but has become an integral part of environmentally responsible and sustainable agriculture programs.
The Romanian hemp fabrics below are manufactured from 100% water-retted hemp fiber - an all natural biological process used to extract the hemp fiber from the stalk of the plant. The hemp is grown without herbicides and pesticides using responsible hemp cultivation and processing methods that have remained unchanged for generations. As with all natural fabrics, the natural color of the fiber can vary from time to time because of, among other things, the weather during cultivation and retting. These variations in color and structure of the yarns and fabrics are characteristic of these truly natural fabrics giving them their timeless beauty and style. You will find these natural fabrics suitable for a variety of uses, including for home furnishing items and various garments. The hemp used in the production of our Chinese hemp fabrics, is grown in the central mountainous regions of China with a history of hemp cultivation dating back more than 1,000 years. It is grown and processed in a manner very much like in Romania – the stalks are water- retted in small basins fed by mountain rivers. After soaking, the stalks are stacked and dried and made ready for “skinning” where the fibrous bark is peeled away from the stalk. After sorting, the fiber is sold to the spinning mills where the bundles of fiber are cooked in caustic soda to breakdown the pectin and lignin binding the fibers together. After this cooking process, the fibers are washed and separated by mechanical processing. The resulting fibers are sorted with longer fibers used to make 100% hemp yarns and the shorter fibers blended with other materials, like, cotton, wool and silk and spun into yarns. The yarns made from these hemp fibers are much lighter and more uniform in color then the European yarns. Although the natural taupe color of hemp is lost in this process, the fabrics made from these yarns offer a wider, and as beautiful, range of hemp fabrics. Below you will find our current fabric collection. Please follow the category links below to search our various types, styles and colors of hemp fabrics which have been categorized for your convenience. This category contains 5 subcategories
Hemp Basics offers an extensive line of hemp craft twine, cordage and rope -- everything from the finest hemp beading twine, macrame twines, twisted cords, ropes and weaving yarns. All of our cordage products are made from the finest European hemp linen fibers which are characterized by their superior breaking strength, resistence to mold and mildew and their suitability for a variety of craft, garden and home uses. Produced from water and field retted hemp fiber, these products retain their beautiful natural color through the spinning, twisting and polishing process. Each strand of our colored twines are dyed with low-impact fiber reactive dyestuffs before twisting to maintain uniform color throughout. Our polished twines are smoothed using wheat or corn starch, not harsh chemical inconsistent with the natural characteristics of hemp fiber. No matter what your intended use, you will find the hemp twine you'll need. If you don't see what you're looking for, please call us and ask about our custom twine production programs. We offer custom production of twines and yarns to specification, including size, color, polishing and spool or ball size.
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The hemp bags featured in this section come from all over the world...Romania, China and Thailand. They are highly durable useful bags for all types of uses in all types of styles and colors.
Hemp fabrics are particularly suited for many accessory uses because of its, strength, durability and beautiful natural look. Most of the accessories you will find below are made in Thailand and constructed from semi-ferel hemp cultivated by small farmers in the area that has come to be known as the "Golden Triangle." Each piece of fabric is still processed by hand as it it has been for a thousand years. Each piece of the resulting narrow hand-loomed fabrics is unique thus giving each of the items below their own individual look and feel. Wherever possible, the dyed items that we offer below are produced using only natural vegetable and mineral dyes. Beautiful, durable and strong, when you are using hemp, you are making a significant gesture of support for these small farmers, and a statement of your commitment to a future where our rich heritage of natural products will still have a meaningful place.
Medical studies have documented over the centuries that 100% Pure Cold Pressed Hemp Seed Oil has become the product of the century in addressing some of our nutritional deficiencies.
Hemp Seed Oil has been dubbed "Natures Most Perfectly Balanced Oil in the Plant Kingdom" due to the fact that it contains the perfectly balanced Omega 6: Omega 3 ratio of 3:1 which is deemed optimum for long term human consumption.
The essential fatty acids (EFA's) contained in hemp seed oil are required in our diet more than any other vitamin, yet our bodies do not naturally produce them. They must be obtained from external sources in the foods we eat. EFA's are involved in every metabolic function of the human body, without them life is not possible. They are called "Essential" because they are "NECESSARY" nutrients. The North American diet is highly deficient in "essential fatty acids" (the GOOD fats 3,6,& 9) due to our high intake of animal fats, hydrogenated fats, & high consumption of processed foods.
Benefits of consuming Hemp Seed & Oil
Excellent source of essential fatty acids including Omega 3, 6 and GLA
Lower blood LDL cholesterol levels
Lower blood pressure
Improve cardiovascular circulation & function
Improve organ function
Improve immunity levels
Increased energy levels & metabolic rate
Reduce symptoms of PMS & menstrual cramps
Reduce inflammation and the symptoms of arthritis
Improve recovery of muscles after exercise
Reduce & treat dry skin and hair conditions
Reduction of many degenerative diseases through preventative measures
Hemp products are GMO-Free, Gluten-free, Herbicide & Pesticide free, peanut free, Vegetarian approved, Kosher certified, No THC and Tryspin inhibitor free
Hemp products have a wonderful nutty flavor that can easily be incorporated into your diet while providing a powerful daily supplement.
Hemp seed oil has been dubbed, "Nature's most perfectly balanced oil" due to the fact that it contains the perfectly balanced 3:1 ratio of both the required essential fatty acids (EFAs) for long term human consumption. Omega 6 -Linoleic Acid (LA) : Omega 3 - Linolenic Acid (LNA). Hemp oil is also an excellent source of the LA derivative super-polyunsaturated Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) at 2.5-3% of volume*
* Based on EFA composition noted in research crop reports conducted in Manitoba and Canada during the last three years.
Prairie EmeraldTM Hemp Shampoo is specially formulated with a gentle blend of cleansers & moisturizers to provide a salon quality shampoo, enriched with the natural high performance moisturizing properties of hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil provides the proper balance of essential nutrients needed for strong healthy hair. Hair is often damaged and stripped of its natural lipid coating by harsh shampoos, leaving hair dry, brittle and lacking luster. The moisturizing emollients of hemp seed oil help revitalize the hair shaft, increase volume, elasticity, softness and shine.
Natural hemp rope, hand-twisted in Romania into 50 foot bundles of various diameters. Made from dry-spun hemp yarns, this rope is traditional hemp rope unchanged and in continuous use for centuries. Naturally mold and mildew resistent, this rope is suited for outdoor as well as indoor use. A classic product with a truly rustic and natural look. You'll get years of use for out of this hemp rope regardless of the application.
Our Romanian hemp webbing is woven from dry-spun hemp yarns which give this strong and durable webbing and old-world natural look. This thick webbing is available in a number of different widths and is woven in a beautiful herringbone style (except for the 5/8" webbing which is done in a twill weave)making this attractive webbing suitable for any number of accessory uses, furniture uses or for hemp pet products.
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