Hemp is the best material to wear during a trip to Exeter
With the summer fast approaching, many people will be travelling to Exeter and the Devon country for their summer holidays. Time will be spent checking out Devon’s best beaches, as well as Exeter’s best attractions.
If you are planning on purchasing some new clothing for your summer wardrobe, why not consider some hemp clothing? Recent research by Thought Clothing shows hemp is the best material for natural sun protection, based on its UPF rating.
The research shows hemp with the highest UPF rating at 50+, with Polyester, Flax, and Linien coming in with less protection. With Exeter set to experience dry and warm weather this summer according to Weather2Visit, it’s important to protect your skin.
Are there any more benefits to wearing hemp?
Besides the sun protection hemp brings, there are other benefits too that many people may not be aware of. This is thanks to the negative untrue stigma often associated with hemp as a material, which is mainly due to the association with the drug marijuana.
Benefits of wearing hemp
It’s one of the most durable materials out there. Hemp is the strongest and most durable of all natural textiles. This will mean the material will last for longer, reducing the need to replace the material after well-loved use. You will also save money in the long run, because you won’t be replacing garments as frequently.
It’s a very comfortable material. Hemp is also very soft to wear, due to the fibers becoming softer with wear and washing. This debunks the myth regarding hemp as an uncomfortable scratchy material, which would easily put off many individuals there who would consider hemp.
It’s not illegal. Due to its close ties with the drug marijuana, people assume it’s illegal and a bad material to promote. However, there are no high levels of THC in the plant and is legal to grow in many countries around the world.
Environmentally friendly. Another important motivation for wearing hemp is its low impact on the environment. Hemp is a completely natural material and is entirely biodegradable. This means at the end of its lifespan, it can be decomposed purely by bacteria and other living organisms, avoiding pollution.
We hope this article has bought some interesting insights surrounding the material hemp, and how it can bring some excitement to your wardrobe whilst at the same time protecting your skin from the sun.
