Part 2 - HEMP, a Sustainable Material for Shoes!

These boots were made for walking, with hemp!

We have seen how hemp started with humble beginnings thousands of years ago from a fabric used for work, to one used for clothing. Let’s take a look at how hemp is helping to revolutionize the shoe industry!

Hemp for shoes!

Shoes created with hemp are comfortable, reduce fatigue, reduce sweating, and helps balance the temperature in the shoes. This allows your feet to "breathe" while providing you a sense of lightness.

Hemp Insoles with massaging benefits

The more hemp is used, the softer it gets. Hemp doesn't wear out, it wears in. Hemp is also naturally resistant to mold and ultraviolet light. Your feet will not sweat, so, goodbye foot odor and that damp feeling!

Designer elegant formal shoes

Due to the porous nature of the fiber, hemp is more water absorbent, and will dye and retain its color better than any fabric, including cotton. This porous nature allows hemp to "breathe," so it stays cool in warm weather. Furthermore, air which is trapped in the fibers is warmed by the body, making hemp garments naturally warm in cooler weather.

Sport shoes with good ankle support

Benefits of using hemp in clothing, socks, shoes

To sum it up, hemp has many benefits to your wardrobe:

• It is naturally UV resistant

• It is antimicrobial which is great for those suffering from foot fungal issues

• It is odor resistant, just think about shoes and socks

• It is mildew resistant

• It is naturally strong and durable

• It wicks away moisture better than many other materials.

Apparel made from hemp incorporates all of its beneficial qualities and will likely last longer and withstand harsh conditions. Hemp can also be blended with other fibers, incorporating its beneficial qualities with that of the material it is blended with. Think of the soft elasticity of cotton or the smoothness of silk combined with the natural strength of hemp! This has created a whole new genre of fashion design.

The possibilities for using hemp fabrics are almost endless. It is likely that hemp products will eventually supersede cotton, linen, and polyester in numerous areas. With so many uses and the possibility of inexpensive production, hemp textiles are the wave of the future!

Get all of the hemp fiber handmade shoes, formal or casual or sport from Lavky.com and comfort your feet wherever you may go!