Hemp Republic has Certifications from the Global Organic Textile Standard
230″I think people are more open to wearing something to try it out rather than eating it or applying it to their skin. So, in more ways than one, a fabric made from hemp is our focus,” says Prashansa Shahani Gupta, the Co-founder of Hemp Republic. She and Co-founders Varun Gupta, who was the first to stumble upon the scope of hemp, and Kartik Aysola researched for three-and-a-half years before quitting their jobs and putting all their faith in hemp to start the Hemp Republic. There are various variants with regards to compositions that they offer when it comes to fabric, like hemp plus cotton or linen, and the qualities of the hemp fabric are that it is soft and durable.
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production
So, how would it fare when compared to Khadi, which our central government is promoting extensively? Kartik says, “Khadi is ultimately made out of cotton, which requires lots of water and pesticides to grow, as opposed to hemp, which requires very little water and no pesticide. People will soon realize that hemp outranks cotton in many ways, and then, the dichotomy might change.” Adding to the conversation, Varun says, “Hemp is a conscious buy, and for the segment of people who care about the environmental impact of their purchases, this is a great option.”
Count on it: Fabric that the Hemp Republic sells | (Pic: Hemp Republic)
This B2B company currently has Pune and New Delhi clients and is sourcing its fabrics from a few designers. Talking about the future of hemp, Kartik aptly concludes by saying, “Hemp is a qualitative alternative to almost any product that is oil-based or any fabric, and we want to ensure that people realize this.”
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