RESOURCE NEWS FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 26/27
Meet KOMBINAT KONOPNY – Creations for the love of hemp
The ReSOURCE area at MUNICH FABRIC START is the sourcing platform for environmentally friendly and responsibly produced textiles, clothing and accessories. Search, discover and procure – all in one place. Order sustainable materials online at any time at www.resource-textiles.com.
With around 500 samples, the area for innovative Fabrics and Additionals that are bio-certified, bio-based, recycled, recyclable or from regenerative sources has once again grown significantly compared to previous seasons.
What is KOMBINAT?
KOMBINAT is an idea. This idea is centered around a group of enthusiasts who have set themselves the crazy goal of bringing hemp materials back into the textile mainstream. Why? Because we believe in practical solutions, solid craftsmanship, and that in today’s world, it’s still possible to do things your own way, going against the current.
Hemp fiber has been out of circulation for a long time – in our opinion, far too long. We also believe that the world simply needs a healthy counterbalance to the omnipresent plastic, the flood of junk, and the fast-fashion movement, which, to put it mildly, is not our cup of tea.
Our philosophy is balance – we are aware that we will never be perfect, one hundred percent ecological, and satisfying absolutely everyone’s needs – we’re not tomato soup to fit everyone’s taste (if you don’t like tomato soup – substitute any other soup here) – we know that our activities won’t save the entire world, and that’s not our goal either.
A sustainable approach, balance without going to extremes is something that defines us well.
“If these values resonate with you – welcome aboard. We believe hemp is a great raw material and we want it to become a natural choice again. Just like it used to be.” – Maciej Kowalski
Why hemp?
Because it works. It’s strong and breathable. Clothes made from it have excellent thermoregulatory properties… or in human terms – they “breathe”.
Hemp is a fascinating plant – it’s not without reason that it’s colloquially called a “weed”; it doesn’t need pesticides, excellent soil, and conditions to grow several meters tall. From its fibers, you can create a material that doesn’t need to prove its value – that has been repeatedly tested in battle throughout our history, both literally and figuratively. Our products not only look good but also don’t wear out after one season. Our clothes are an investment, not a seasonal disposable.
Hemp fiber is a raw material that doesn’t require intensive chemical processing. It grows quickly, doesn’t deplete the soil, and provides us with a material that is naturally resistant to fungi and moisture. This natural fiber is also bacteriostatic – it doesn’t promote bacterial
growth.
In a nutshell: hemp textiles are durable, hygienic, and breathable.
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