Why Source from RHS-Certified Suppliers?
As sustainability targets tighten and due diligence regulations rise, the question isn’t whether to source responsibly—it’s how.
For brands seeking scalable, verified, low-impact natural materials, Responsible Hemp—industrial hemp certified under the Responsible Hemp Standard (RHS)—offers a credible path forward. Whether you're aiming to reduce your material footprint, comply with ESG reporting, or meet consumer expectations for traceability and transparency, sourcing from RHS-certified suppliers gives you the assurance, data, and storytelling power to move with confidence.
What Is Responsible Hemp?
RHS is the first global, third-party, chain-of-custody certification program specifically designed for hemp fiber used in textiles and other woven and nonwoven applications. It verifies:
Sustainable farming and land use practices
No highly hazardous pesticides, heavy metals, or harmful chemicals
Transparent supply chains from seed to finished product
Ethical labor and fair working conditions
Batch-level documentation and transaction certificates
Why It Matters for Apparel Brands
Today’s fashion industry is under pressure from all sides:
Consumers demand transparency and climate-smart products.
Regulators in the EU and beyond are enforcing traceability and accountability.
Internal sustainability teams need real data to track ESG and impact goals.
Yet hemp—a regenerative, durable, and high-performing bast fiber—is often excluded from product lines due to inconsistent supply, lack of verification, or confusing claims.
That’s where RHS comes in.
5 Reasons to Source from RHS-Certified Suppliers
1. Build Traceable and Transparent Supply Chains
RHS delivers full chain-of-custody traceability, ensuring you know exactly where your fiber comes from and how it was grown and processed. Each transaction is documented and auditable.
2. Avoid Greenwashing Risk
With mounting scrutiny around sustainability claims, RHS provides third-party verification that your hemp material meets rigorous environmental and social criteria, protecting your brand’s credibility.
3. Enable ESG and Compliance Reporting
RHS aligns with the Textile Exchange Climate+ strategy and EU due diligence directives like CSDDD and ESPR. The data you receive from certified suppliers supports carbon accounting, biodiversity impact, and human rights disclosures.
4. Unlock Sustainable Storytelling
Today’s consumers don’t just want products—they want to know the story behind them. RHS lets you communicate the who, where, and how of your natural fiber sourcing with confidence and integrity.
5. Support a Scalable, Regenerative Future
By sourcing Responsible Hemp, you’re backing a system that rewards farmers and processors investing in sustainable practices. You’re helping build the future supply chain your brand needs.
What Sets RHS Apart
Unlike traditional organic certification—often cost-prohibitive, hard to access, and not tailored to bast fibers—RHS is:
✔️ Scalable and accessible across regions
✔️ Built for hemp’s unique agronomic and processing realities
✔️ Designed to complement, not replace, your existing sustainability frameworks
✔️ Focused on verifying practices that improve soil health, reduce chemical input, and protect human rights
A Smart Choice for Low-Impact Sourcing
From small capsule lines to multi-season adoption, integrating Responsible Hemp into your sourcing strategy gives you access to a climate-smart, high-performance material backed by traceability and transparent practices.
Even if hemp isn’t yet a major part of your portfolio, your early support signals demand to farmers, processors, and mills—and helps de-risk the entire system. Your influence can catalyze scale.
Let’s build better supply chains, together