"If all fossil fuels and their derivatives, as well as trees for paper and construction, were banned in order to save the planet, reverse the greenhouse effect and stop deforestation; then there is only one known annually renewable natural resource that is capable of providing the overall majority of the world's paper and textiles; meet all of the world's transportation, industrial and home energy needs, while simultaneously reducing pollution, rebuilding the soil and cleaning the atmosphere all at the same time... and that substance is the same one that has done it before . . .
CANNABIS/HEMP/MARIJUANA!"

Jack Herer, author of The Emporer Wears No Clothes JackHerer.com

Here at Altered Statement

We believe, as do many people, that hemp could change the world. How can a natural 'weed' like plant change our lives? Hemp can be used in variety of everyday items. Hemp fabric is a superior fabric with mold and mildew resistance, it's longer lasting, and wears "in" instead of "out". Hemp's long natural fibers can be used for superior paper and even partical board to build houses. It's oil can be used in health care products (lotions, soaps, etc) and in fuels for heat, energy, and in cars. Hemp seed oil contains a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, excellent nutrition. "Hemp is a renewable resource that is good for the environment. Its strong roots help control erosion, and it needs very little water to grow. When cultivating the fibers, practically no chemicals are needed since the material naturally resists pests. And the natural look of hemp is so great that no bleaching is required".

It is important to us to support hemp as much as possible and we want to promote it's superior quality. With our top quality sewing and the addition of hemp fabrics and our beautiful fiber reactive hand-dyeing it is becoming very hard to keep costs down and the prices of our hemp items are a reflection of this top quality. We know that you will agree that the price is worth it!

China is the top producing country when it comes to hemp and most fabrics are imported from there. That is not to say that China is the ONLY country producing hemp fabrics, but since they have been producing hemp fibers for THOUSANDS of years and they are not as influenced by the US and it's laws surrounding industrial hemp, China is the most effective producer of hemp fabrics. It is legal to import and use hemp, but it is still illegal to produce and grow hemp here in the United States. We could be supporting ourselves with bio-fuels instead of oil from the Middle East, saving trees and eco-systems in our own backyard, and benefiting from the many uses of hemp, but until we as a country can advocate for industrial hemp, educate our people, and vote for those who will change the laws, we are must continue to order from other countries. Please take a stand and make a difference.

Here at Altered Statement we believe that by using and supporting hemp clothing in general, it is a first step in the supply and demand of hemp fabric. With more demand and political changing we can further the availability of hemp choices. Please help us educate, promote and support the hemp revolution!