Materials
A significant part of Lalu bags are made of organic hemp, nettle, cotton, and/or jute. These plants grow abundantly in Nepal and India, and make durable and sturdy fabrics.
Organic Hemp
Hemp is one of our most sustainable options, and it’s one of the oldest fibers used for fabrics. Organic Hemp is a carbon sink material, meaning it absorbs more Co2 than it emits in the growth process. It also consumes less water than most plant-based materials, making it impressively sustainable. In the right region, Hemp can be a very resilient plant with a high yield, and no chemicals are needed for its survival. In its growth, it returns a high amount of nutrition to the ground, keeping the soil healthy.
Organic Nettle
Nettle is a perennial low-maintenance plant, and it creates impressive
fabrics. It’s another carbon sink with a beautiful natural look. Nettle
is a plant that grows abundantly in the wild, almost uncontrollably. Its
maintenance requires no chemicals and its growth is healthy for the
soil. The process of production from plant to fabric is done by hand -
no chemicals and machines.
Organic Cotton
Cotton fabric is more known, for good reasons. It creates a strong and
durable fabric that can be used in many ways. The cotton we use is grown
without the use of fertilizers or pesticides, therefore organic. The
farmers work with nature to keep the soils healthy for long-term use.
