FAQ
How is Hemp more sustainable?
Our hemp is transitionally organic, regenerative, and resource efficient. Compared to cotton, hemp uses 5X less water, 3X less land, matures 2-3X faster, is naturally antimicrobial, and quickly biodegrades. Hemp does not strip soil but actually replenishes key nutrients and if often used for its bioremediation abilities. Hemp also sequesters 7 tons of CO2 per acre which is far superior to trees (2.6 tons per acre), making it carbon neutral if not negative even after processing for final applications.
How does Hempress products perform compared to other organic period care?
Our hemp-based products out-perform many competitive organic cotton brands in liquid absorption and retention as hemp fiber is up to 2X more absorbent than cotton. Hemp is also moister wicking leaving so the product does not feel wet agaisnt your skin and is lightweight on the body. Being composed of only natural fibers our products are lightweight and breathable to never give you that wet diaper feeling.
Is your cotton and hemp organic?
We use only certified organic cotton and transitionally organic hemp. Transitionally organic still means organic using no pesticides, herbicides, or GMO's, our farms are simply waiting for the soil to run a full cycle before we can complete the full certification. Head back soon for an update!
Is hemp safe?
Absolutely! Our hemp products are gynecologist and dermatologist tested and registered with the FDA. Our hemp fiber is Class 1 Oeke-Tex certified, which is the highest safety rating. All our fibers are organic and in production we use no harsh chemicals like chlorine & bleach, any dyes, synthetic materials or fragrances. The fiber is thoroughly cleaned using natural compounds and is processed to resemble something very similar to other fibers like cotton or wool.
Do Hempress products have any THC or CBD?
We use hemp that is specifically grown for fiber, meaning there is little to no CBD or THC present. Agricultural hemp must have a THC content less than .02% and a CBD content of approximately .25%, which are both insignificant and do not cause any side effects.
How do I dispose of my products?
You can recycle your shipping and product cardboard boxes and throw away the rest! In the US, individuals are not supposed to compost human waste. That said, our products are fully compostable, meaning nothing needs to be extracted/prepared to compost them. Our products have also undergone biodegradability tests proving to be more biodegradable than major competitors!
Where do my products come from?
All of the components are made in the EU with the highest health and safety regulations in the world. For example, the EU outlaws 1,700 ingredients from personal care while the US only outlaws 40!
Do Hempress products have a fragrance or reduce odor?
Hempress Hygienics products are fragrance free and made of hemp fibers which are naturally antimicrobial. These antimicrobial qualities may help reduce odors caused by bacteria.
Are Hempress Hygienics pads good for bladder incontinence?
Hempress pads currently only go up to medium absorbency making them a good fit for some bladder leakage, but not heavy leakage. We’re working on developing a maxi pad and hope to have something to offer for bladder incontinence soon!
Can I use my FSA card to purchase Hempress products?
Yes! Hempress period care products are FSA-eligible, except for wipes, rounds, and swabs. Simply use your FSA card at checkout.
Where do I send my questions?
Feel free to email us at info@hempresshygienics.com