Best Ethical Hemp Clothing Brands (Grow a Greener Wardrobe)

On the same patch of land, you could grow some cotton or… hemp that would result in 250 times more fabric! The second one needs less water too, and it’s also much greener (pun intended) than synthetic options.

Sadly, hemp clothing is still nowhere near as popular as those fabrics. If you don’t know where to look, it can be hard to find the right pieces for your wardrobe.

So, here’s a round-up of the best hemp clothing brands (and more context around why it’s such a good option).

Why choose hemp clothing brands?

As well as being breathable (which is always a plus), hemp is literally one of the most sustainable fabrics:

• Less demanding: it uses 50% less water and a third of the land compared to cotton
• Natural: unlike more common but polluting synthetic fabrics, it doesn’t involve fossil fuels or a particularly energy-intensive production process
• Hardy: the Cannabis sativa doesn’t require herbicides or pesticides
• Fast: it’s one of the fastest-growing plants, which makes it incredibly renewable 
• Kind to the soil: unlike plants that lead to soil degradation (still looking at you, non-organic cotton), it returns a large portion of nutrients
• Durable: hemp fabric is 3x more durable than cotton (also, it softens with each washing)
• Biodegradable: while synthetic materials can stick around in landfills for centuries, hemp fabric can take as little as two weeks to decompose naturally

In my opinion, it’s a real shame that, due to the stigma associated with cannabis, hemp is nowhere near as popular as cotton and polyester.

Luckily, though, more and more brands are starting to embrace it.

5 of the best hemp clothing brands for stylish and sustainable outfits

I’ve included both hemp clothing brands and others that, while relying on other materials too, still offer a wide range of hemp clothes or accessories.

1. Reistor - a hemp clothing brand with a cause

This hemp clothing brand takes really good care of its workers in India and partners with NGO Srujna to help women become independent and build sustainable lives.

From dyes to packaging and a carbon neutral approach, Resistor has found creative ways of reducing its impact on the environment.

Its hemp range is minimalist, timeless, and versatile, including both neutral and bolder colours.

2. Thinking Mu - hemp clothes with a story

This brand uses various eco-friendly materials, including hemp.

What I love the most about them is that each garment comes with a QR tag showing you how it was made, including its place of production and water and carbon footprint.

As for style, Thinking Mu clothes tend to be timeless and versatile, without shying away from vibrant block colours.

3. 8000kicks - best hemp shoe brand

While they offer other accessories too (like socks and backpacks), this hemp clothing brand specialises in waterproof and vegan shoes.

They also pay their workers well above minimum wage, and they’re always working hard to reduce their carbon footprint.

8000kicks is fighting the stigma around this plant, too… to the point of getting arrested for it!

“It was a pretty scary moment when the police suddenly appeared at our door. We knew it could happen, but it happening is a whole new game,” Bernardo shared with me, talking about their pop-up in Berlin. “Also, they were dressed pretty heavily, like intervention police. In the end all went well, because we were confident we were not doing anything wrong. It was just pure activism."

Talk about standing for something! 

4. Jyoti Fair Works - versatile and stylish hemp clothes

This brand prioritises organic cotton, but they offer several hemp clothes too, always aiming to make both customers and workers happy.

For example, they rely on a small sewing workshop where seamstresses with a social disadvantage are offered training, healthcare, and fair wages.

I love the fact that even their monochrome and timeless clothes tend to have something stylish or attention-grabbing about them.

5. Hamppy Underwear - hemp underwear

Because hemp is natural and breathable and doesn’t require pesticides, it’s the perfect fabric for underwear.

And this small Amsterdam-based brand is making the most of it!

Find more hemp clothing brands, garments, and accessories on Project Cece

Hopefully, you’ve already found your new favourite hemp clothing brand.

However, as teased before, it’s tricky when not enough companies are using this wonderful fabric or they only offer a small range, and you’re left with dozens of open tabs, jumping from one online store to the next.

Well, not anymore!

At Project Cece, we brought hundreds of fair trade brands in one place, with filters to simplify your choice, and that includes a material filter.

So, finding the right hemp clothing brands and items for your style and budget has never been easier.

Start shopping (mindfully)