Natural Antibacterial Properties

The textiles we wear and use every day are fertile ground for microorganisms. Heat, humidity, sweat, and dander provide a favorable environment and ample food for bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms to thrive.

Textiles have a large surface area and have a certain moisturizing ability, which can fully support the growth and unlimited reproduction of bacterial flora, which undoubtedly increases our health risks.

In order to introduce antibacterial ability into textiles, many manufacturers have been studying various methods, including incorporating antibacterial agents into fibers, such as quaternary ammonium compounds, polybiguanide or metal salts; at the same time, synthetic polymer fibers also have antibacterial properties. performance.

There is also radiation sterilization of textiles. The principle is to directly or indirectly destroy the ribonucleic acid, proteins and enzymes of microorganisms through gamma ray irradiation, thereby killing the microorganisms and playing a role in disinfection and sterilization.

Whether it is chemical or physical methods to produce antibacterial textiles, some extraordinary means are more or less used to achieve antibacterial purposes. But is this antibacterial really good?

The answer is negative.

Because, there’s nothing better than using fabrics that are inherently antibacterial!

Hemp, that natural fiber with built-in antibacterial superpowers. Using it to make textiles can continue the natural antibacterial advantages. It is non-allergenic and very friendly to the skin.

The antibacterial properties of this amazing plant come from various bioactive compounds of cannabinoids, alkaloids, phenolic compounds and lignin, with CBD and THC playing an important role as the primary cannabinoids.

CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychedelic component of the cannabis plant that works by protecting the skin from certain oxygen molecules that can cause irritation and aging of skin cells.

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, industrial hemp THC <0.3%) is another component of the cannabis plant that is resistant to most insects, fungi, and bacteria; repels dust mites (causing asthma and other allergies), fungi, and bacteria (Causes allergies and skin irritation).

Scientific research shows that using hemp scrub products can help eliminate fungus and common bacteria. This characteristic of hemp has a great advantage over cotton, which is prone to bacteria and fungi; and the use of hemp towels, bath towels and other textiles can help prevent rashes and allergies and is beneficial to skin health.

As an environmentally friendly fiber, hemp does not require any artificial herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers to grow. It also uses much less water than major competitors like cotton. These factors give it an advantage over other natural fabrics.

In terms of efficacy, hemp fabrics have inherent natural antimicrobial capabilities that are more effective and longer lasting than fabrics with an antimicrobial finish.

In temporarily finished textiles, the antibacterial finishing ingredients are washed away during the washing process.

For durability finishing, sufficient antimicrobial agents are incorporated into the textile through wet finishing. However, durability does not mean that the antimicrobial agent will be around forever, it just slows down the process and ultimately results in no antimicrobial properties at all.

With increasing emphasis on hygiene and health care, antibacterial fabrics are an important line of defense against bacteria, fungi and microorganisms invading human health.

Hemp has natural antibacterial ability, with zero added chemicals, effective antibacterial and long-lasting, without irritation or harm to the skin. Who wouldn’t love such natural antibacterial properties?