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Christmas Unwrapped Gifts for Family, Friends & Loved Ones The return of hemp


Once dismissed as a relic of Britain’s agricultural past, hemp is making a sophisticated return — not as a political talking point, but as a fabric at the forefront of sustainable fashion


Long before synthetic fibres and in- tensive cotton farming, hemp was a staple of British textile production. Now, thanks to modern milling tech- niques, this ancient plant is being reintroduced to ward- robes in an entirely new guise: soft, breathable and remarkably durable. Where cotton is no- water-inten-


toriously


contains less than 0.2% THC, British farmers must still navigate a complex licensing process to grow it. Leading the revival is Babble &


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sive — requiring around 2,500 litres to make a single shirt — hemp needs just a fifth of that. Grown largely without pesticides and fed naturally by rainwater, it’s a regen- erative crop that restores soil health rather than depleting it. Yet, despite its


environmental promise, hemp


cultivation in the UK remains tight- ly restricted: while industrial hemp


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Men Rock gift sets deliver practical lux- ury — proudcts he’ll use (and thank you for) every single day. With clean formu- lations, stylish design and undeniable results, it’s self-care with an edge. If you’re looking for a gift that says ‘I


know what you actually need’, this is it. Make his grooming routine one to look forward to — and give him the confi- dence that comes with looking and feel- ing his best. Tis season, don’t just wrap a


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Hemp, a London-based menswear brand dedicated to refining hemp into beautifully wearable shirts. Us- ing 100% hemp fabrics developed for softness and longevity, the company’s collection spans elegant classics and the new heavyweight hemp range — perfect for the Brit- ish autumn and winter. Naturally thermoregu- lating, hypoallergenic and antibacterial,


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