When we started Adam Leaves, we spent nearly two years building a fully local supply chain — sourcing every material we use, including this hemp, through trusted suppliers based right here in Mumbai. This is one of the founding principles behind how we make sustainable clothing: a shorter, more transparent supply chain we can see and verify ourselves, from raw material to finished garment, all within the same city where it's woven, finished, and tailored by hand.

Hemp fibre is extracted from the stalk of the plant through a process called retting — soaking or exposing the stalks to moisture so the woody core separates from the long bast fibres. Those fibres are then combed, spun into yarn, and woven into fabric — a process largely unchanged for thousands of years, precisely because it works.

Hemp fabric starts out slightly structured and firm — this is normal, and part of its strength. With every wash, it softens further while holding its shape, so a hemp blazer or jacket keeps its tailored silhouette even after years of wear. It breathes well in heat and layers comfortably in cooler months.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certifies that a fabric is genuinely organic at every stage — from how the raw fibre is farmed, to the dyes and chemicals used in processing, to fair labour conditions in the factory. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 independently tests the finished fabric for hundreds of harmful substances, so you can be confident nothing toxic touches your skin. Together, they're two of the strictest checks in the textile industry — not marketing claims, but third-party verified standards.

Hand wash cold or use a gentle machine cycle. Line dry away from direct sunlight. Hemp softens naturally with every wash.