One of the pillars of Unison is sustainability, so naturally we are invested in finding products that are not only good for our customers, but also good for the environment. We want you to be able to rest easy knowing your bedding complements your modern home and doesn’t harm Mother Nature in the process. Hemp offers the perfect solution for bedding that looks beautiful, feels soft and is earth-friendly.
At Unison, we love products that are multifaceted and can be used season after season, year after year. One of the many reasons we chose hemp for our Natural Bedding Essentials is that it’s breathable and designed for year-round use, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Our Ivory Hemp Bedding Collection is crafted in Portugal from 100% hemp and is Oeko-Tex® certified, meaning you can buy with confidence knowing that the collection is safe from harmful substances. It’s also piece-dyed and garment washed, so it’s already incredibly soft when it arrives at your home.
Hemp has been used as a fabric for thousands of years thanks to its durability and breathability. The fabric was used for everything from ship sails to the first blue jeans, but its versatility goes beyond that – hemp pulp can be used to make paper, hemp fiber can be mixed with other materials to make building supplies and even car manufacturers have started using hemp composites in their cars.
What Is Hemp
The hemp plant, or Cannabis sativa, boasts a multitude of benefits for farmers and the environment as a whole. It is naturally resistant to most pests, eliminating the need for excessive pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. Hemp grows in a variety of climates and soil types and can be planted in tight spacing, using approximately half as much land as a plant like cotton needs, and with about half the water.
Because of the damage crops do to the soil, farmers often have to implement a fallow period after harvests – a period of time in which they don’t plant new seeds and allow the soil to recover. Unlike most crops, hemp actually improves the health of soil and absorbs CO2 while it grows, meaning farmers don’t have to use a fallow period and can plant immediately after the hemp harvest. These fascinating plants are carbon negative from day one and a natural way to clean up soil pollution.
About The Fabric
Once hemp is harvested, the outer layers are made into fibers that are woven into textiles. This fabric is light, durable, breathable and antimicrobial. Its drape and feel are comparable to linen, which is made from flax fibers. Its sustainable and versatile nature make it a timeless choice that fits easily into any home.
Because we strive to make our products as safe as possible, Unison’s hemp is also OEKO-TEX® certified. OEKO-TEX® certified is a guarantee that the product you’re buying does not contain any harmful substances. No matter where you are in the world when you see a label with OEKO-TEX® on it, you can buy with confidence knowing that the item is safe for you and your loved ones.
Read More About OEKO-TEX® And Unison’s Certified Products Here
The Ivory Hemp Duvet Cover is reversible and features ties in each corner and hidden buttons to keep your insert where it should be. For a monochrome look, pair the duvet with Ivory Hemp Sheets and Pillowcases, which are designed with a side opening and interior panel to keep your pillow tucked inside. Or mix and match with other items in our Natural Bedding Essentials, like the White Linen Sheets or Burgundy Chambray Pillowcase Set.
With its soft, eco-friendly qualities, falling asleep wrapped in our Ivory Hemp Bedding is easy – it’s getting out of bed in the morning that might be difficult.