Afends: Hemp and Organic Cotton Fabrics, Unisex Sizing and Ordering from Australia

Afends is a streetwear and surf label from Byron Bay, Australia, built around hemp and organic cotton. The range covers tees, shirts, denim, dresses, knits and swim for men and women, mostly in relaxed, retro cuts. An Afends order goes well when you understand its fabrics, read the size chart in Australian terms, and account for shipping from Australia.

Hemp, organic cotton and recycled blends

Hemp is the fabric Afends is known for. It is stronger than cotton, breathes well and softens noticeably after a few washes. A new Afends hemp tee feels slightly dry to the touch; that changes.

Afends blends hemp with organic cotton in most tees and fleece. Pure hemp pieces are crisper and hold their shape; higher-cotton blends are softer from day one.

Denim and corduroy at Afends are typically organic cotton or hemp-cotton blends. Recycled polyester appears in some boardshorts and outerwear for stretch and quick drying.

Read the composition line on every product page. The same style name can appear in more than one fabric across seasons, and the wash care differs.

Reading the Afends size chart

Afends sizes are Australian. Men's styles run in standard S to XL letters. Women's styles use Australian numeric sizing, which is close to UK sizing and roughly two numbers higher than US sizing, so an Australian 10 is near a US 6.

Check the chart in centimetres against a garment you already own, not against your usual letter size. Afends cuts vary from slim to very boxy, and the letter alone will not tell you which.

Many Afends pieces are relaxed or oversized by design. If the product name or description says oversized, your normal size will fit loose; size down only if you want it fitted.

Unisex pieces follow men's sizing. Women buying unisex tees usually go down one size.

Fit across the main cuts

Tees come in retro fitted, standard and boxy oversized cuts. The boxy fits are wider and shorter, so check the length measurement.

Denim ranges from slim straight to wide leg. Afends jeans are sized by waist measurement; hemp denim relaxes with wear but does not stretch like elastane blends, so buy the true waist.

Knits and fleece in hemp blends are heavier than they look and hold their shape well. They are cut generously.

Dresses and swim follow the women's numeric chart. Swim is the one area to be strict about sizing, because it generally cannot be returned once worn or the hygiene seal is removed.

Shipping from Australia

Afends ships internationally from Australia. Delivery times to the US, UK and Europe are days to a couple of weeks, depending on the service chosen at checkout.

Prices display in your local currency on the regional site, but check whether duties and taxes are included. Where they are not, the courier collects them on delivery, and that can add a meaningful amount to an order.

Shipping thresholds for free delivery vary by region and change with promotions. Check the shipping page for your country before deciding whether to add one more item to reach a threshold.

Returns from overseas are at your cost unless the item is faulty, so getting the size right matters more than it would with a domestic store.

Care and how Afends fabrics age

Wash hemp cold, inside out, and line dry. Tumble drying shrinks hemp-cotton blends and fades prints faster. Hemp creases more than cotton; a quick iron or steaming sorts it.

Afends garment-dyed pieces can lose a little colour in the first wash. Wash them separately once.

Organic cotton denim should be washed rarely and cold. Hemp denim in particular develops a soft, worn look that many buyers prefer to a new pair.

Where the Afends savings are

The welcome code is the reliable one for a first Afends order; it is typically for new customers and one use. The alphanumeric codes are affiliate codes and work as a second try if the welcome code has been used.

Afends codes generally apply to full-price items and exclude the sale section. The Afends sale runs deep at end of season, often past 40%, so on a marked-down item the code will usually not help and does not need to.

Percentage codes save most on the expensive pieces: knits, jackets and denim. On a single tee, a 15% code is worth little more than the cost of shipping, so combine it with a bigger basket.

Timing: Afends stock turns with the Australian seasons, so northern-hemisphere buyers can find winter knits reduced in the Australian spring, from around September.

Common questions

Does Afends run true to size?

Standard cuts do; oversized and boxy cuts run large by design. Use the centimetre chart.

Is Afends hemp scratchy?

Slightly firm when new, then soft after a few washes. Hemp-cotton blends are soft from the start.

Does Afends ship internationally?

Yes, from Australia. Check whether duties are included for your country before ordering.

Can I use an Afends code on sale items?

Usually not. Codes are for full-price stock; sale prices already sit below the code.