Hemp & Linen
Both hemp and linen are strong and durable fibers that have been used in clothing and textiles for thousands of years. Hemp is made from the industrial hemp plant, and linen from the flax plant. Both are fast growing and naturally pest resistant. Due to growing advantages, hemp and linen plants also use minimal water, chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
The more sustainable hemp and linen mentioned on our hangtags are discussed below:
Organic hemp is grown without chemical pesticides, chemical fertilizers or genetically modified seeds. These methods help support biodiversity, healthy ecosystems and improve soil quality, which in turn has a positive impact on the environment.
Organic hemp production systems aim to replenish and maintain soil fertility while expanding biologically diverse agriculture. This is done by prohibiting synthetic, toxic, and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and genetically engineered seed. The process of transitioning from conventional hemp to organic takes about three years, or until the land qualifies to be certified organic under national or international organic standards. Third-party certification organizations verify that organic producers meet strict national or regional regulations, addressing methods and materials allowed in organic production.
Tommy Hilfiger requires organic hemp to have Organic Content Standard (OCS) certification.
Organic linen is grown without chemical pesticides, chemical fertilizers or genetically modified seeds. These methods help support biodiversity, healthy ecosystems and improve soil quality, which positively impacts the environment.
Organic linen production systems aim to replenish and maintain soil fertility while expanding biologically diverse agriculture. This is done by prohibiting the use of synthetic, toxic, and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, as well as genetically engineered seed. The process of transitioning from conventional to organic linen takes approximately three years, or until the land qualifies to be certified organic under national or international organic standards. Third-party certification organizations verify that organic producers meet strict national or regional regulations, addressing methods and materials allowed in organic production.
Tommy Hilfiger requires organic linen to have Organic Content Standard (OCS) certification.