Natissea Damya Hemp & Cotton

Damya is a plant-based and vegan yarn that consists of 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton. Thanks to the robustness of hemp and the absorbency of cotton, it is an ideal and extremely comfortable material. The cotton content makes this yarn particularly soft and pleasant to knit.

Damya yarn is suitable for all types of knitting projects: vests, sweaters, tops, baby clothes, accessories, etc.

Maintenance is easy; it is machine washable, but can also be washed by soaking it in a bath of water and wool wash. It dries quickly and does not necessarily need to be ironed.

Hemp is one of the first fibres to be used in the history of textiles. It is very durable and full of natural properties that provide great comfort when worn. Hypoallergenic, anti-UV, highly absorbent, anti-bacterial but also thermo-regulating, this fantastic fibre will insulate your body temperature from outside temperatures, whether hot or cold (it is also used to insulate houses).

Hemp uses only 1/20th the amount of water as regular cotton to grow and process. It uses almost no water to grow and can usually be rain-fed, and is less vulnerable to bugs so doesn’t require pesticide and artificial fertilisers. And unlike cotton which depletes the soil of nutrients, hemp can be grown consecutively for over twenty years without the soil being affected.

Natissea was started by Mathilde, a fashion designer in Paris who was really keen to participate in the creation of sustainable and responsible fashion necessary for the preservation of our planet.

She totally fell in love with hemp because of its quality and its countless natural properties.

The name Natissea, refers to the necessary and fundamental links that humans “weave” with “nature” in order to “seal” their well-being and fulfilment.

Natissea was born from a deep desire to protect nature, animals and also the people who will wear our knitwear. Our skin is permeable and soaks up all the substances with which it comes into contact.