Why Supporting Australian-Owned Hemp Businesses Matters
At Made In Hemp, we’re proud to be a family-owned Australian business, based on the Central Coast of NSW with a second home in Newcastle. From our licensed hemp farm to our skincare manufacturing in Long Jetty, every decision we make is about supporting local communities, empowering sustainable choices, and championing hemp as the future.
Supporting us means supporting Australian farmers, makers, and small business owners who are passionate about doing things differently.
Skincare made right here
Our skincare isn’t just “designed in Australia” — it’s made in Australia, right here on the Central Coast. We craft every batch in-house:
- Formulated and blended at Long Jetty
- Small-batch production for freshness and quality
- Australian-grown hemp seed oil wherever possible
When you use our Hemp Hand Protection Cream, face oils, or balms, you’re applying products that are truly local, natural, and made with care.
Global hemp, local values
We’ll be the first to say it: not everything we sell is Australian-made. And that’s okay. Hemp textiles — clothing, rugs, fabrics — are part of a global supply chain because Australia simply doesn’t have the textile industry to support large-scale production.
But here’s the thing:
- We curate global hemp products that align with our ethos of sustainability, quality, and ethical production.
- We support Australian brands wherever possible — and stock global hemp labels when it helps broaden choice and affordability for our customers.
- Every product we offer goes through our Made In Hemp values filter: Is it better for people? Is it better for the planet?
So when you shop with us, you know you’re backing a business that has done the homework for you.
Why small Australian businesses need your support
By choosing Made In Hemp, you’re doing more than buying a product — you’re strengthening an industry:
- Keeping dollars local – Supporting staff, stores, and families in Long Jetty and Newcastle.
- Growing the hemp sector – Helping a once-banned crop find its rightful place in modern life.
- Championing sustainable change – Voting with your wallet for products that tread lighter on the earth.
Small businesses like ours are the ones taking risks, educating communities, and fighting for hemp to be seen not as a niche, but as a mainstream, sustainable solution.
More reasons to love hemp
No matter where it’s grown or made, hemp always brings benefits worth celebrating:
- It uses less water and fewer pesticides than cotton.
- It grows quickly and regenerates the soil.
- It produces textiles that are durable and breathable, and skincare that’s nourishing and natural.
- It’s a crop that has been used for thousands of years globally — and one we’re proud to see making a comeback in Australia.
Why it’s not about “Made in China” vs “Made in Australia”
We get it — “Made in China” labels can be confronting. But when it comes to hemp, the bigger picture matters:
- China never stopped growing hemp, preserving the knowledge and infrastructure that allows the industry to thrive today.
- Without global supply chains, hemp textiles wouldn’t be accessible or affordable for most people.
- Supporting hemp products — whether local or global — builds demand that will help Australia’s hemp industry grow faster.
Support local, think global
At the end of the day, shopping with Made In Hemp means:
- Supporting an Australian-owned small business.
- Backing local hemp farming and manufacturing.
- Accessing the best of hemp globally, carefully chosen to meet our sustainability values.
Together, we can grow an industry that benefits Australia, supports the planet, and empowers people everywhere.