About Us
Hempsmith started with the idea of providing a durable and slow fashion made from the hemp plant.
We’re located at The Plant in Pittsboro, NC surrounded by sustainable farmland, craft breweries, and local restaurants. It’s an ideal place to practice our craft, making hemp clothing to spark a restorative economy.
The Mission
We’re Bringing Hemp Home to the Carolinas. Hemp is an ancient, durable, and renewable fiber that has been lost to America for centuries. Right now, all of our fabric has to come from overseas. So our mission is to build the local hemp market and then bring the production back home to North Carolina.
We’re currently working on patterns for clothing and collaborating with textile manufacturers in the region to prepare for production. You can help us by buying hemp from local producers or choosing hemp for your organization’s apparel.
The Inspiration
Our founder, Zafer Estill created this brand in 2015. At 18 years old he designed the first few tees and began finding hemp clothing sources. He had a vision for a rugged, durable, and fashionable clothing line featuring the ancient hemp fiber. He set out to bring that vision to life with Hempsmith.
Zafer was tragically lost to this world in 2016 and now his younger brother Arlo is carrying on the mission. The legacy that Zafer left behind is carried forward with every piece of clothing that Hempsmith creates and every person that Hempsmith touches with its mission and philosophy.
The Fabric
Hemp is an excellent plant not only for fiber and textiles but also for many other purposes. Industrial hemp grows tall, quickly, on a small plot of land, and requires minimal water. It also captures carbon from the atmosphere which aids in our ongoing efforts against climate change.
The fabric that comes from hemp is a beautiful, durable, rustic, and renewable cloth. Our customers love how versatile the fabric is for creating great shirts, hats, socks, and even sweatshirts.
Currently, we have to source all of our fabric from overseas, but we work daily on our mission to Bring Hemp Home to the Carolinas. Buying hemp clothing is a start, since it sparks the local hemp economy. You can also get in touch with Hempsmith to find out how to get involved.
