5 Hemp Favourites from 8000Kicks
By David Gabrić
Hemp! A word currently spreading around the textile globe, and let’s put it like this: It’s here to stay! Used since the Middle Ages to make ropes, sails and other textiles. Hemp is climate-smart, sustainable and durable. But also controversial and has fought against the wind for a long time. Hemp is now seen as a material of the future with great environmental benefits.
So why is hemp so good?
Cultivation of hemp requires less fertiliser and less pesticides than, for example, cotton cultivation. Hemp can withstand most parasitic attacks and since hemp adds nutrients to the soil, it is possible to grow hemp year after year on the same land without changing crops. This makes hemp one of the best fibre alternatives from a sustainability point of view.
Our beloved friends at 8000Kicks call hemp the “sober cousin” of marijuana. It has a minimal amount of psychoactive components, and for that reason, it is legal everywhere in the world. Their team spent months travelling the globe looking for the right growers of hemp to guarantee a premium fabric that was not only strong, flexible, and durable, but also splashproof and dustproof. If you are looking to invest in sneakers, boots, backpacks, wallets or incredibly long-lasting socks, 8000Kicks got you covered.
Here are our favourites:
The Explorer Sneaker - The first-ever model of hemp shoes developed by 8000Kicks. It was designed and engineered in Portugal to achieve the most eco-friendly, durable and comfortable sneaker ever built. Minimalist, yet stylish enough to fit every occasion, indoors or outdoors.
The Crossover Hemp Chelsea Boot - Classic design, totally vegan and it uses the same waterproofing technology as their backpacks and shoes. They include a rugged sole for the most demanding terrains while keeping a minimalist design for daily wear.
Everyday Backpack in Beige and Green - Hemp yourself up from head to toe with the Everyday Backpack. And guess what, it’s the world's 1st weatherproof hemp backpack.
Accessory & Tech Pouch in beige hemp - Both a necessaire and a tech pouch at the same time. It has 5 pockets inside plus a central zipper to store all your small pieces. It is made of waterproof hemp and it also includes a waterproof zipper.
Laptop Case in black hemp - The laptop case comes in two sizes, small for 13' and 14' computers, and big for 15' and 16' laptops. It comes in black and beige hemp colour with 2 sleeves for the computer and for extra documents.