Hemp
All about Hemp: the textile industry, fabrics and yarns, uses and operations
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...
Hemp and Phytodepuration: a topic for discussion
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
Hemp cultivation’s sustainable assets: neither pesticides or fertilizers required
Sustainable hemp cultivation: with sporadic irrigation and no use of pesticides or fertilizers, hemp takes care of itself
LOVR™, hemp-based leather: Revoltech’s commitment to upcycling hemp residues
Founded by three friends, the German company Revoltech offers sustainable leather alternatives using hemp residues, contributing to a circular economy and winning multiple eco-awards
100% female Hemp plants – the future is here
One of the most versatile and sustainable plant, hemp could explore mass production entry with NWG’s AMPLIFY hybrid trait fostering hemp populations with up to 100% female plants
Hemp Clothing Australia – Hemp clothing garments may last longer than any other materials
The medicinal properties of cannabis sativa – ‘hemp’ – have been overshadowed with marijuana. The possibilities of growing it are yet to be uncovered, due to legislation issues
Jungmaven – Why hemp clothing is more expensive than other fabrics on the market
Jungmaven is one of the first 100% hemp brands in Los Angeles: «We only need to grow about 50 acres of hemp» - says Robert Jungmann
Hemp Stories: Steve Marais captures sustainable natural fibers
It's all about hemp: hemp garments and an entire hemp collection: Made in Italy, aiming to present a new ‘Made and Sourced in Italy’ sustainable project
