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Patagonia to launch hemp canvas workwear

US outdoor brand Patagonia is launching a line of workwear made with Iron Forge Hemp canvas, a blend of industrial hemp, recycled polyester and organic cotton which, it is claimed, is more durable, abrasion resistant and comfortable off-the-rack than conventional cotton duck canvas. The workwear is targeted at farmers, builders, ranchers, foresters and environmental activists with a collection of function-specific workwear which uses less harmful materials without sacrificing functionality.

The Patagonia Workwear line is underpinned by the Iron Forge Hemp canvas, a heavy-duty 12.9-oz blend of 55 per cent industrial hemp, 27 per cent recycled polyester and 18 per cent organic cotton. Using the long bast fibres that surround the core of the hemp stalk, Patagonia's Iron Forge Hemp canvas is claimed to be 25 per cent more abrasion resistant than conventional cotton duck canvas.

In addition to the Iron Forge Hemp canvas styles, the Workwear collection offers seven durable, comfortable, utilitarian pieces made with synthetics and natural fibres that provide warmth and protection from the elements.

The eight hemp styles are made in a Fair Trade Certified facility, so for every product made, Patagonia pays a premium directly into a fund that workers can use as they choose. The certification also ensures that the garments are made in a way that meets Fair Trade USA's strict standards for safe and healthy working conditions.

 
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