Cone Denim (USA) expand its partnership with expert hemp processing innovator, BastCore, following Cone’s recently launched U.S. Hemp Collection.
This evolving partnership continues to open new opportunities for collaboration between likeminded companies providing increased sustainable denim offerings to customers while increasing Cone’s support of American agriculture.
BastCore has created patent-pending technology and a proprietary process that produces clean, mechanically processed, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified and USDA bio-preferred hemp fiber out of its operation in Montgomery, Alabama. BastCore was recently selected as a Top 50 Startup Finalist at the WorldFestival 2022 Startup Awards, receiving votes at both the community level and the industry expert committee level. This global virtual conference supports worldwide technology innovation, bringing participants from more than 130 nations to meet the Top 50 Startups of the year and learn from leaders in a variety of industries.
Cone’s U.S. Hemp Collection with BastCore includes a range of fabrics featuring classic 3×1 and comfort stretch to modern workwear constructions. Using BastCore U.S. grown hemp, along with other locally sourced materials including natural indigo and U.S. cotton, Cone maintains close proximity to its manufacturing operations in Mexico and continues to reduce its environmental footprint.
Cone is proud to work with BastCore to incorporate U.S. grown hemp and utilize it for its many advantages such as more than 50% water savings compared to cotton, no chemicals, wet processing, pesticides, or herbicides used, and high rates of carbon sequestration which benefits soil health and the environment overall.
