RESILIENT BY NATURE
A natural fiber rooted in Alpine heritage and shaped for the mountains
For generations, hemp has been cultivated for its versatility and natural resilience. Long before modern technical fabrics, mountain communities used hemp to create materials suited to the harsh everyday life in demanding environments.
Inspired by this heritage, Salewa continues to explore the potential of hemp, combining its natural properties with modern textile development to create materials designed for today’s mountain activities.
WHY ALPINE HEMP?
Hemp has been used in textiles for centuries, valued for the strength and versatility of its fiber. For Salewa, it offers an opportunity to explore a natural material through modern textile development, adapting its characteristics to the needs of outdoor apparel.
Through carefully developed processing, hemp fibers can be refined into fabrics with different constructions and hand feels, while retaining characteristics such as breathability and robustness.
NATURAL
Hemp has a long history in textile production and remains a versatile natural material for textile development.
BREATHABLE
Hemp fibers allow moisture vapour to move through the fabric, supporting breathability during activity and helping maintain a comfortable feel.
STRONG
Hemp fibers are known for their strength and robustness, making them suitable for fabrics designed for frequent use.
A fiber with history. Reimagined for the mountains.
