The fact that the clothing is made from cannabis plants has helped to increase the popularity of the fabric with designers who have made fur coats and jackets from the hemp fur.

It is interesting, she adds, that while some people are concerned about the logo they still support and wear hemp.

Those creating clothing from the fabric say that it is easier to work with than synthetic fibres too.

“The first time when I opened the roll, I was full of emotions. It has a very pleasant scent,” says dressmaker Halyna Zeldych.

“It feels really good in my hands. It doesn’t cause allergies during the cutting or sewing, compared to working with synthetic textiles.”

The environmentally friendly material made its debut at Ukrainian Fashion Week last year and it was a big hit with both designers and animal rights campaigners.

Oleksandr Todorchuk, founder of animal rights charity UAnimals, says that people in the country are ready for the end of animal fur.

“57 per cent of Ukrainians say that they support the prohibition of fur farms and the end of animal fur. So, in principle, most Ukrainians are ready for that.”

Source: Euronews

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