Hemp is naturally anti-microbial, so don’t sweat it.

You can wear hemp clothing next to your skin for many days (at least one week!) with no “aroma” Really.

Sniff test: Nothing…keep wearing it! We wash too much, right?

When you need to wash it: Simple.  Hemp fabric is naturally durable and becomes softer with each wash, but to ensure longevity, it’s important to wash hemp garments in cold or lukewarm water to prevent shrinkage. (Some garments, such as my Hemp/Tencel camp shirts will not shrink under any conditions). You can use any detergents. Hemp clothing can be air-dried, which helps preserve its shape and prevents unnecessary wear from the heat of a dryer. If ironing is necessary, do so on a low to medium heat setting. With proper care, hemp clothing can last for years while maintaining its strength and comfort. More detailed instructions for Wovens and Knits see below.

Wash Cool to Warm (not Hot). Remove from wash and place on a hanger. Stretch and hand smooth.

Smooth the collar and button placket, and let dry for some time. While still damp, place in dryer for a few minutes and remove while damp. Shake, hand smooth a little and let dry on hanger. You will not have to iron if garment is removed damp from dryer. If dried completely, you have to iron garment, and run the risk of some shrinkage.
Note: We use color-fast reactive dyes (direct dyes) that bind directly with the fibers, so don’t worry about bleeding.

Knits

Knits (Tees, etc.)

Warm Water Wash. Either hang dry, or line dry, or drape over towel.
If you use a dryer, you can dry with other garments on Low to Medium heat.
If you fry it in the dryer, you run the risk of compacting the garment.
(Note that our Horizon Tees and Conifer Lane Henleys are so strong, you can stretch them back to shape.)

Stains

Dawn Detergent is the best way we know to get rid of stains. A little dab, finger rub, then under warm-hot water, and voila! Should come out. Good for birds, good for your hemp clothes!