# Eco-Friendly High-End Headphones The Hemp Headphones by Grado Are Made with Hemp and Maple By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-06-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-headphones References: [popsci](https://www.popsci.com/story/technology/grado-hemp-headphones-limited-edition/) & [gradolabs](https://gradolabs.com/headphones) Brooklyn-based headphone manufacturer, [Grado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grado-labs-sr80x), recently expanded its collection of premium, [eco-friendly headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairbuds-xl-gen-2) with the introduction of the new Hemp Headphones. Crafting using the brand's iconic design, the high-end headphones feature hemp-based ear cups that offer both sonic and sustainable advantages. According to the company's VP, Jonathan Grado, “The highly compressed hemp creates a damping effect between their fibers. This produced a fuller sound and we were pleasantly surprised with the amount of depth we heard.” In addition, the Hemp Heaphone's ear pads are crafted from foam — as opposed to leather or other synthetic materials — and feature an [open design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifiman-he1000-unveiled) that makes use of resonating materials to create its "signature" sound. To ensure the response is more consistent, the brand employed Maple wood into the mix. Image Credit: Gardo Designs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Audio:** Companies can innovate by creating audio products that provide high-quality sound and are sustainable. - **Hemp-based Materials:** The use of hemp-based materials in the audio industry presents an opportunity for companies to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Resonating Materials:** Designing products with resonating materials can create unique sound signatures and add value to audio products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment:** Companies in the audio equipment industry can innovate by incorporating eco-friendly materials and resonating materials into their products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from the integration of eco-friendly materials, like hemp, into their products. - **Furniture Design:** Companies in the furniture design industry can explore using resonating materials, like Maple wood, to create unique products that add value to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Audiophile Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grado-signature-s750-headphones.md) - [Revived Retro Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grado-labs-sr80x.md) - [Wooden Over-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strada.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Sustainable Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairbuds-xl.md) - [Sustainable Low-Impact Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-1.md) - [Technical Timber-Accented Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-athwb2022.md) - [Sustainable Hemp Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-parini.md) - [Recycled Eco-Friendly Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-linkbuds-s.md)