Plants are a universal symbol of purity, beauty, health and innocence?except for a few species, namely hemp. Though this controversial crop is associated with the marijuana drug, it has many wellness and environmental benefits and thus is used to make anything from cosmetics, jewelry, building materials, fuel and (no pun intended) weed control. Whether you have fully embraced the joys of THC-free hemp or have your suspicions, today's deal gives you the opportunity to incorporate it into your daily life. Snag $25 worth of comfortable, down-to-earth, superior quality clothing from Vital Hemp for just $12.

In the past 10 years Vital Hemp has been a big part of the lives of beach dwellers, yogis, raw foodists and naturalists, who compliment their love for the Earth with the sustainable t-shirts, pants and accessories. The founder aims to put hemp in the hands of people and educate them about the eco advantages and overall virtues of wearing his LA made line, from the non-toxic materials to the moisture resistant, long lasting, anti-microbial and odor neutralizing properties. When you step into the newly opened shop on Santa Monica's Main Street you'll be greeted with a selection of men and women's tops, bottoms and accessories in nature inspired colors like leafy green, oceanic blue, sunset orange, and raspberry red. Clothing ranges from $20 - $96, bags from $20-40, scarves price at $32 and beanies at $15.

PartlyCloudy SaysGreen living is currently one of the hottest trends, so naturally clothing designers are on the hunt to create chic appeal for that market. However, not all eco-friendly apparel is created equally - even organic cotton and bamboo has it's downsides. Vital Hemp chooses to use hemp because it is one of the most sustainable fabrics due to it's durability, pesticide-free production and soil-enhancing properties. They also believe that supporting the hemp industry will encourage the United States to allow farmers to legally grow this beneficial crop - in the mean time Vital Hemp sources theirs from small, ethical operations in China.