The Sustainable Alternative to Glass Fiber: Manila Hemp (aka Abaca Fiber) – tensile strength, seawater resistance it’s willing to surpass hundreds of millions by 2030

Robert Jungmann shares insights gained over 30 years, noting advancements that allow for innovative blends of hemp in textiles. Improvements that paved the way for hemp activewear options

An international team of scientists studies the valorization of hemp biocomposites, revealing its potential in developing sustainable food packaging solutions

From ancient civilizations to climate-resilient futures, hemp is the sustainable, regenerative crop that touches every aspect of our lives – from agriculture to architecture, wellness to wearable tech

Exploring the potential of industrial hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) cultivation in Ukraine as a tool to improve the economy and support sustainable development in the aftermath of conflict

Hemp and carbon – combining hemp fibers and carbon negative coconut biochar reduces drying shrinkage in recycled aggregate concrete (RAC), enhancing its overall performance A carbon negative crop – hemp, photosynthesis,  and carbon storage capacity Hemp is considered a hardy species in that it is able to grow under suboptimal conditions in terms of both […]

As hemp gains popularity for its low environmental impact and technical qualities, Première Vision is promoting hemp-derived fibers for textiles, highlighting the advantages and supporting the supply chains

Hempcrete is a cellulose aggregate concrete made from hemp hurds or shivs with the addition of a lime-based binder and water, or lime-hemp concrete (LHC). The Velindre Cancer Centre by White Arkitekter

The only vegetable textile fiber that can be sourced in Italy is hemp – scutching and retting are the two critical agricultural steps for a supply chain that can give material to textiles, paper, construction, energy.

Phytoremediation uses plants to absorb contaminants, including heavy metals – a study from Poznań University shows that hemp can reclaim degraded mining soil by increasing the amount of humus