Hemp bed linen
Sustainable bed linen made from hemp
In our selection of sustainable hemp bedding, you'll find duvet covers and pillowcases in the unmistakably natural stone-washed colors fromLavie. In addition to colors like purple, royal blue, and forest green, there’s even an undyed option. Lavie ’s hemp bedding is woven and sewn in Portugal and dyed using the garment-dyeing process. In this process, the finished bedding item is first dipped in dye to achieve its color. As a result, slight variations may occur between individual pieces. The bedding from Lavie is pre-washed and therefore already pleasantly soft.
Is hemp bedding sustainable?
Hemp cultivation is environmentally friendly and conserves resources. The hemp plant requires little water, protects itself against pests, and grows in any soil and any climate. Hempis often grown as a cover crop because it alkalizes acidic soils. Compared tocotton, hemp yields two to three times as much fiber per unit area. The hemp bedding from Lavie is especially sustainable because it is guaranteed to be free from pesticides or other harmful substances and is produced fairly from start to finish.
What are the properties of hemp?
Hemp fabric was once a popular choice for workwear because it is exceptionally sturdy and durable. Back then, however, the fiber could only be harvested by hand, and the resulting fabric was very scratchy. Today, things are different: decades of expertise in the textile industry have made it possible to produce pleasantly soft fabrics from hemp. In terms of texture and properties, they are comparable to linen. In the summer, hemp fabric feels cool, and in the winter, it keeps you warm; it’s also hypoallergenic. Thanks to the stone-wash finish, the hemp bedding from Lavie has a pleasantly soft feel and a matte, casual look.
How do you wash hemp bed linen properly?
Hemp bed linen can also be a little creased. If you still prefer them smooth, you can iron them a little, but not too hot! One of our most important care tips is also: Please do not tumble dry hemp fabrics, as they can shrink and change shape and color. A washing temperature of 40°C or even 30°C is usually sufficient for bed linen. Occasionally 60°C is also acceptable, but not the first time you wash it, but after a few washes at lower temperatures.
