Hemp is a natural fiber that’s cultivated with low impact on the environment. It requires no pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO seeds. Cultivation of hemp improves soil health by replenishing vital nutrients and preventing erosion. It’s one of the most durable natural fibers on the planet and results in fabric with wonderful drape that’s comparable to linen.

Though our hemp is not “certified organic,” it’s grown organically using all natural ingredients: compost, animal manure and available rainfall. Patagonia makes garments with 100% hemp or blends it with other fibers like recycled polyester, organic cotton and spandex.

Industrial hemp is illegal to grow in most parts of the world. Activists, businesses and farmers alike are working hard to get the laws changed, but government agencies continue to associate it with marijuana. We currently import our high-quality hemp fabric from China and continue to hope this remarkably useful plant will one day grow without restrictions once again.