We all love organic fashion because we know it’s better for the planet. We’re learning that it’s best for your skin and body. But did you know that it also plays a vibrational factor that effects our overall energy and wellbeing?  In 2003  Dr. Heidi Yellen conducted a study on the frequencies of fabrics and the effect that fiber frequencies may have on the human body.

An adult human body runs on a frequency of approximately 100 Mhz. Dr. Yellen posits that higher frequency fabrics can support and boost the body’s health and immune system, whereas fabrics below 100 Mhz, may even be deleterious to one’s health.

We couldn’t find any score for Hemp itself. Probably because it plays such a tiny fraction of the textile industry. Most of the study focused on Linen as the pinnacle of high-frequency fabrics at 5,000 Mhz. Which doesn’t surprise us one bit. Hemp and Linen are so much alike, we’re willing to bet it’s a match (at least)! Let’s compare some of the qualities and attributes of Hemp and Linen.

• Both hemp and linen have antibacterial properties
• Both hemp and linen are hollow fibers, which makes them natural insulators (cool in the heat and warm in the cold.
• Both hemp and linen are highly durable and become even better with washing.
• Both hemp and linen absorb moisture. The moisture retention of hemp is slightly more (12%) than linen (10 – 12%)
• Both hemp and linen are resistant to moths and other insects.
• Both hemp and linen are natural, biodegradable, and breathable.

Hemp has some additional superpowers, being highly resistant to UV light, making dyes last longer as well as protecting your body. Hemp is highly resistant to mould, saltwater, and other environmental factors that can degrade your clothing.

Natural plant fibers, like cotton, linen, and hemp, have been used for centuries. As have animal-based textiles like wool and silk. Wool is wonderful and tops the chart. But it’s interesting to note the low score of Silk. Maybe it’s because of the boiling of the poor little silk worms! (not judging, just saying…)

Rayon is an interesting one. It has a nice cottony hand and could almost be an “eco” fabric, but it’s kinda just not. It’s essentially paper pulp and chemical glues to make it adhere and be able to form a filament (a thread). There are a lot of new fabrics on the market that fall under this category (Lyocell and Viscose and for example) some are even now using Hemp fiber to do the same! So beware, not all Hemp is created equal! And lastly, polyester by so many names, is well, it’s just soul sucking plastic, by another name.

Fun Fact: While wool & linen have a similar high 5,000 Mhz frequency, mixing the two fibers cancel each other out. Which may have even been a contributing factor to the Biblical prohibition on blending linen and wool!

Moral of the story: buy and wear high vibrational fabrics, in the same way you eat organic and whole foods! In the same way that we nourish our skin with organic ingredients, walk barefoot on the earth and soak up the sunlight! Yes, I said it, I don’t believe the SUN is bad for us, in the way they say it to us. But that’s for another time.

Question for today: Should we add other high-vibe textiles, like wool and linen to the Sweet Skins Collection?

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