Why Should I Wear Hemp Shoes?

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Why Should I Wear Hemp Shoes?

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The shoe industry is a polluting one. In the U.S. alone the shoe

industry produces approximately 350 million pairs a year using toxic

dyes and glues, chemically-tanned leather, synthetics, plastics and

petroleum-based rubber. Thus producing millions of pounds of waste

and poison. A solution to this significant problem are eco-sound

shoes made from plant fibers, but not just conventionally produced

fiber, which is loaded with pesticides and chemicals, but

organically produced Hemp fiber. Now the leaders in the hemp world,

Ecolution, have achieved a truly durable plant-fiber-based fabric

developed specifically for footwear. All aspects of Ecolution's

footwear demonstrate their unwavering focus on quality and

sustainability for you and the Earth. The result is an exciting and

unique product!

Ecolution's hemp shoes have a very attractive natural look.

Plant fibers breathe much better than leather and synthetics — and

hemp breathes better than all other plant fibers.

Hemp is resistant to molds and bacteria – shoes made out of hemp are

much less prone to develop odor problems and are healthier for your

feet.

Hemp fabric is hypoallergenic and non-irritating to the skin.

No animals are killed for the manufacture Ecolution's shoes or other

products. This has enormous ethical and ecological benefits. The

rearing of animals uses far more resources than the cultivation of

plants and produces a significant amount of pollution, which the

tanning process increases. The primary byproduct from plants is

oxygen.

Hemp fiber is also more ecologically sound than synthetics, because

plant fibers are totally biodegradable, having been produced from a

natural origin without all the pollution resulting from the

manufacture of synthetics

Hemp also has greater ecological benefits than other plant fibers

since it is the most ecologically positive of all agricultural

crops. Ecolution's hemp is grown without chemicals and actually

improves the soil.

Not all hemp is created equal. The Romanian hemp at dropSoul has

always been prepared in an entirely ecological manner, by mechanical

combing and sorting. This is in significant contrast to the

chemically pulped and cottonized short-fiber hemp from China.

Caustic sodas and acids are often used to process their hemp. This,

basically, " beats it into submission " . This chemical dousing speeds

up the textile making process, but haste makes waste because you get

an inferior product: a weaker fabric in the end product. The eco-

advantage of the organic hemp at dropSoul is that it's farmed and

processed in Eastern Europe by Ecolution, ensuring that

sustainable / organic practices are used from the ground up,

literally. Natural processes such as water processing and air

finishing are used to make a stronger and better hemp for you and

the planet. Ecolution's hemp completely satisfies people of the new

humanity who want ecologically sound products, without human or

animal exploitation. Good Energy from the Ground Up!

Since Ecolution started manufacturing hemp products more than a

decade ago, they've always wanted to create footwear. Since their

focus is making the highest quality products, they held off until

ready. Footwear is quite difficult to manufacture correctly. The

shape of the human foot is complex and varies from one individual to

another. The shoe must provide support in many directions and under

much stress. Therefore, the fit must be precise for maximum comfort,

health, and performance. In addition, the requirements for

durability are tremendous.

Nevertheless, they persistently worked for the day when they could

release a line of hemp footwear. Their extensive experience making

premium quality hemp bags gave them a huge head start. They spent

one and a half years working out the basics. They designed several

styles that would work well in hemp and would match the tastes of

their market. Then they found a master shoemaker with 50 years of

experience, and with him they proceeded to develop and test their

organic hemp shoes.

A whole new approach to making shoes had to be developed, since hemp

fabric behaves differently from leather. We focused on such

qualities as fit, support, comfort, durability, and style — while

maximizing the hemp fabric content in our footwear. Since

introducing their hemp footwear, they built a small footwear factory

in a section of their main factory building. They mechanized many of

the production stages, increasing efficiency while honing the

quality of the products. They have developed several technologies

and countless production techniques specific to working with hemp

and are continuing to work to unlock the amazing potential of this

fiber for footwear.

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