An Oregon design studio has just launched a new line of bedding, and it’s made from hemp. This new line of bedding was inspired by an increasing demand for sustainable interior design products. As the press release states:
PORTLAND, OREGON — Sue Augustyn Interior Design (SAID), a full-service design studio and retail showroom, today announced the launch of its new exclusive line of hemp bedding. The duvet covers (available in full/queen and king sizes) feature a simple, custom design and a clean look for the bedroom, all made from environmentally friendly fibers. The bedding is complemented by a line of hemp roman shades.
“Our customers are looking for specially designed products that are also good for the planet,” said Sue Augustyn, principal of SAID. “Hemp provided the perfect canvas for creating our new line of bedding. By coupling this crisp, ‘green’ fabric with subtle design touches, anyone can create a room where they can actually feel good about going to sleep at night.”
Hemp is a fast growing crop with a high fiber yield that doesn’t require the use of pesticides. It also is beneficial to the soil as it suppresses weed growth, replenishes the earth with nutrients and nitrogen, controls the erosion of topsoil and actually can clean up toxins from the ground itself. In addition to its outstanding environmental benefits, hemp is strong, durable and resistant to mold and ultraviolet light.
It’s interesting (and encourging) to see an industry as vain as design taking a look at more sustainable materials such as hemp. I can’t help but wonder what kind of dyes (or other chemicals) are going into making this bedding more appealing to suburban-bourgeois types who need to feel eco-friendly because the environment happens to be in vogue at the moment.
You can learn more about Sue Augustyn Interior Design on their website.