About
Salem is American grown fiber hemp (zero residual THC or other psycho-active chemicals), woven in the US.
Eco Facts
The American mill that wove Salem, like most American mills, rejected the idea of getting certified by Oeko-Tex (They could not qualify for GOTS). Sadly, this decision follows a trend in the USA where producers insist that just being produced in the US is the equivalent of being Oeko-Tex 100 certified. This belief is very far from the truth. For just a few of the many many chemicals used in textile production which also REMAIN in the fabrics, a look at just a few of them and how the US government and Oeko-Tex 100 certification stack up reveals:
| Chemical or Chemical Class | Does Oeko-Tex limit or prohibit? | Does the US Government limit or prohibit? |
| All flame retardants | Yes, prohibited | No |
| Carcinogenic and allergy-inducing dyes | Yes | No |
| Chlorinated phenols | Yes | No |
| Chloro-organic benzenes and toluenes | Yes | No |
| Heavy metals: Lead | Yes | YES, but limit is 100 times weaker than Oeko-Tex |
| Heavy metals: Antimony | Yes | No |
| Heavy metals: Cadmium | Yes | No |
| Heavy metals: Arsenic | Yes | No |
| Organotin compounds (TBT and DBT) | Yes | No |
| Formaldehyde | Yes | No |
| Pthalates, like BPA | Yes, the entire class of many chemicals | No, not in fabric. It does regulate 5 chemicals in this huge class but not in fabric – only in toys and child care products like teething rings. |
For the complete picture, please visit our blog post, FabricsellerA.
The Fabric Name
Salem is the capital of Oregon, both the state and its gardens. Known as the Garden Capital because of the abundance of public and private gardens.
Uses
Upholstery, coats.
Specifications
- abrasion test results: 60,000 Martindale
- care: Washable in any temperature, although Salem will shrink 10% the first time it is soaked in hot temperatures.
- content: 100% American Grown hemp
- directionality: Non-directional
- weight: 24 oz yd2 / 814 gm m2
- width: 54" / 137 cm
