• Kyle Oliveira: Luxury Leaf Hemp Clothing

  • Aug 18 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Kyle Oliveira: Luxury Leaf Hemp Clothing

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  • In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Oliveira from Luxury Leaf, a hemp clothing brokerage based in East Providence, Rhode Island. Discover how a simple college project evolved into a thriving hemp clothing company, founded by a group of friends with a shared vision. We delve into the incredible versatility of hemp, exploring some of its 50,000 uses and uncovering fascinating historical facts. Did you know that one of the oldest known artifacts is a piece of hemp fabric dating back 10,000 years? Or that Henry Ford once built a car made from hemp and powered by hemp biodiesel?

    Join us as we trace hemp’s journey from being a cornerstone of American industry—where 80% of the world’s garments were once made from hemp—to its eventual ban in the United States. We also explore how the textile industry’s powerful players used hemp’s close cousin, cannabis, to push for its prohibition. Kyle shares insights into the sustainable practices of hemp production and the unique benefits of hemp garments, shedding light on how this eco-friendly textile stacks up against other materials. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode that uncovers the past, present, and future of hemp in the world of fashion and beyond.
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