Hemp clothing companies would probably tell you that processing hemp into textiles is expensive in America, and they’re right. America has banned hemp farming for nearly a century, and Canada and China are light years ahead of us (buy your hemp clothes directly from those countries if you want to save money). In fact, many hemp clothing companies in America are already getting their materials from Canada or China.
Now, if Patagonia’s hemp clothing is expensive, I’ll listen, because those pants live longer than me. Some brand coming out of nowhere on social media with $120 “hemp” shoes, though? Steer clear.
UGG, everyone s favorite comfy slippers and boots, just released its first plant-based and sustainably sourced line of footwear. The debut of The Plant Power Collection comes aptly with UGG s initiative to evolve in a direction centered around sustainability. The new line of footwear branches seamlessly from UGG’s first line of sustainable shoes, FEEL GOOD, launched last Fall in October 2020. The new line features a consistent focus around comfort, maintaining their classic look of furry footwear, only this line excludes animal products and is produced as carbon neutral.
The new line includes three different shoe styles, including two variations of plush slippers, and one hemp-shoe lined with TENCEL™ Lyocell. They are available in various colorways for maximum customization.