Hemp was first spun into fabric over 50,000 years ago and was popularised due to the hemp plants’ myriad uses. Hemp linen is extremely durable, deliciously soft and ideal for every climate. And on top of all its benefits in the bedroom, it is also one of the most sustainable fabrics available.

Flax linen and hemp linen have many similar properties in terms of breathability, feel and their antibacterial properties. When it comes to durability though, hemp is the clear winner being eight times stronger than flax linen. Therefore, hemp can withstand more wear and washing without being damaged, making it the most cost-effective option of the two. Bonus points go to hemp, which can produce 600% more fibre than flax when using the same amount of land and does not deplete the soil like flax. Therefore, hemp is the more sustainable choice when choosing between the two fibres.

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Hemp is known as the most durable of the natural fibres, so you can trust your sheets to last for decades to come. To care for your sheets, ensure you wash them on a cold or warm setting only, line dry or tumble dry on a warm setting and do not bleach or soak.

The hemp plant is a renewable resource, needing very little water to grow (it can often rely on rainwater alone). Unlike cotton, which depletes the soil of nutrients, hemp improves the quality of the soil over time, returning 70% of nutrients to the earth. Hemp grows exceptionally fast — no matter the weather conditions — and is naturally insect and weed resistant, which means there is no need for pesticides, fertilisers or other chemicals.