Hemp - Making a Comeback in Sandals
In an effort to make more and more natural products are being produced with throwbacks to the past and the utilization of natural plant fibers. Hemp is one of the oldest plants to be made use of in this manner and in recent years, the popularity of using hemp fibers in products for clothing and accessories has begin to once again rise.
During World War II, in an effort to lure Americans away from the Manila grown hemp, farmers were encourage to grow their own hemp. After World War II, the popularity of hemp declined in favor of more cheaply produced materials such as burlap replaced hemp made sacks, wood pulp replaced hemp fiber paper and hemp rope was replaced by synthetic products.
Now, hemp is making a comeback as a green choice as it is an easily grown and quickly harvested crop that takes up little landmass and doesn't require abundant watering. While a member of the same family as marijuana, hemp is more fibrous than marijuana and very low in THC, the chemical that produces the "high" in marijuana. Many people lump the two plants together as one in the same and nothing could be further from the truth.
Sandals Giant carries a design of hemp-made sandals. The Ocean Minded Grass Roots Sandal is a very comfortable sandal that is a real treat for your feet. The addition of a hemp foot bed adds to the spring and comfort you'll experience with each step in these sandals.
If you're making it a goal to live more "green", hemp made products are a socially responsible choice that is not only durable and earth friendly, but they look great on your feet too!
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