FAQ
General
Q: How much is shipping?
A: FREE...that's right, we get you the goods while allowing you to keep some cash for better things (like 3vine wear).
Q: Does 3vine offer any physical or online events?
A: Why yes we do! We've created a webpage designed specifically for events. It's called PickMe.
Q: How long has 3vine had an online store?
A: Well since you asked...technically
Q: Who is your typical customer?
A: Our customers range from all different types of people, they are people that like to be themselves and dig wear with their fashions.
Q: What do I do if I've received a gift certificate or a promotional code?
A: First thing first, Pick out the 3vine wear that you want to take home and start the checkout process. When you're checking out, you must log in to your Paypal Account to be able to enter your Gift Certificate or promo code #. Log in and click on the link that says "Enter Gift Certificate, Coupon, or Reward". After the code/# has been entered, hit save and your order total will be updated. That's It!
Q: Has anyone ever told you that they loved you and your wear?
A: Yes, but we love to hear it, so please go on...contact@3vine.com
Q: Who takes your home-page photos?
A: The current 3vine Photographers are David Poe & Alexander Velikanov; if you think you might have artwork that would fit 3vine's feel, please go to our contact page and shoot us a message. We look forward to hearing from you!
All About 3vine Wear
Q: What is the wear made out of?
A: Romanian Hemp Twine
Q: What are the different Thicknesses of the twine?
A: If you are looking at a single strand of hemp twine, these are the different thicknesses, 10#(1/2mm thick), 20# (1mm thick), 48# (2mm thick), & 170# (4mm thick) Please remember that each piece of wear is made up with at least three strands of the hemp twine (so the thickness of the total necklace does vary)
Q: What is Hemp Twine?
A: Hemp is a natural fiber product of the Cannabis sativa plant. Astute readers may be aware of other byproducts of this plant, but hemp is produced from a type of Cannabis sativa specifically bred to yield long fibers. Cultivation of hemp for industrial purposes has been undertaken for thousands of years, and hemp was used to manufacture rope, canvas, paper, and clothing until alternative textiles for these purposes were discovered.
Traditionally, hemp has been a very coarse fiber, which made it well suited to rope but less than ideal for clothing designed to be worn against delicate human skin. Advances in breeding of the plants and treatment of the fibers have resulted in a much finer, softer fiber, which is ideal for weaving into clothing. While hemp clothing in the late 20th century came to be associated with fringe movements, it was once widely utilized as a textile: the word canvas, for example, is related to Cannabis, one of the original components of canvas.
As of 2006, it was still very difficult to grow industrial hemp in the United States, due to the plant's confusion with marijuana. Though the two plants are members of the same species, they have been bred to achieve different ends, and industrial hemp does not contain enough tetrahydrocannabinol to make it a psychoactive substance. The growth of industrial hemp in the United States is heavily regulated, although the neighboring nation of Canada grows commercial amounts of the plant product.
In addition to providing useful fibers, hemp seed also has high nutritional value, and the plant can be used to make biodegradable plastics, some fuels, and a variety of other things. While hemp is unlikely to save the world, as many proponents are fond of saying, it is an underutilized vegetable resource. Hemp is rich in healthy fats and some vitamins, depending on how it is grown. As a result, it is frequently used in skin salves and balms, as well as in nutritional supplements.
Hemp clothing tends to be strong, insulating, absorbent, and durable. This durability makes it well suited to garments that will see hard wear, because hemp fibers can last up to three times longer than cotton fibers. Most frequently, hemp clothing is woven, although the fibers tend to form chunkier threads than other natural textile components like cotton. Hemp can also be used in knits.
Untreated hemp fiber is pale blonde in color and takes dye well. Many hemp textile products are colored with plant dyes, which gives hemp an undeserved reputation for being dull in color. In fact, hemp can be dyed as vividly as other textiles like cotton.
3vine Hemp Wear Care
Q: What do I do if I think my wear is itchy?
A: Great question, soak your wear in some water (room temperature) for about a half hour. When it dries it will be considerably smoother (Note: don't pull on the wear's ends too much when it's wet, that will cause it to stretch out, unless your looking for a little extra length).