Saturday, April 21, 2012

Celebrate Hemp on 4/20


It probably did not escape your attention that April 20th has been designated the day of weed, so I thought it would be fitting to point out that the cannabis plant has other amazing uses besides blowing your mind to kingdom come. Such as, of course, being turned into the fiber that would become Knús Tango Marathon Trousers! That's right, the original Knús men's trousers are made from a blend containing hemp - a low THC strain of cannabis sativa. Hemp is a top choice fiber in terms of being eco-friendly - it is extremely fast growing, has a large yield per area of land, and needs very little (none if certified organic) pesticides and herbicides. The fabric made from hemp is strong and durable, breathable and gets softer with use - like a nice broken-in pair of jeans. The hemp fabric chosen for Knús trousers is blended with Tencel, which gives it a nice drape that moves with you. Long lasting, comfortable and sustainable - perfect!