Hemp
Hempcrete: the building material that sequesters CO₂
How hemp could become a game changer in the construction industry: a smaller footprint than traditional concrete and the ability to sequester CO₂ for up to one hundred years
Do you need to apply for a license to grow hemp in New York?
A multidisciplinary team at Cornell collaborates to enhance hemp cultivation and resource sharing within the industry, backed by state funding and focused on research and education
Manila Hemp is better known as Abaca Fiber: what is it?
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
Hemp activewear and denim: higher yield and less water consumption
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
Hemp biocomposites: food packaging solutions using hemp biomass
An international team of scientists studies the valorization of hemp biocomposites, revealing its potential in developing sustainable food packaging solutions
Hemp for the future: here’s why one plant can change everything
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
The future of Ukraine: hemp can aid in reconstruction and sustainable growth
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
Carbon-negative innovation: the power of hemp fibers
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,...
Hemp at Première Vision. The historic fiber back in the spotlight
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
What is hempcrete? The Velindre cancer centre by White arkitekter
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...
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
Exploring Hemp in Design: Yasmin Bawa abandons concrete for hempcrate
«When I abandoned concrete, I managed to find something that is the opposite: it is breathable, permeable, not toxic». Yasmin Bawa’s production from concrete to hempcrate
Producing paper from hemp – the case of Hahnemühle using ancestry old process
Since its foundation, the company has been using spring water for the milling of their paper. Producing from hemp fiber doesn’t require bleaching or chloride
Natural binders: magnesium and potato starch make hemp products fully circular
Dutch designer and professor Jack Brandsma explains how the combination of hemp, water and natural binders allow the creation of a robust cement-like material
What is a purpose-driven economy? Definition, meaning of each contemporary work
Running a business means giving profit to the owner and workers, as well as the community and the area where the business grows: purpose economy is a successful strategy for...
Hemp Kamiko: Issey Miyake and the Japanese Craftsmanship
Under the creative direction of Satoshi Kondo, Issey Miyake pays tribute to the kamiko fabric tradition, made from fine hemp fibers and Japanese paper
Every H is always for Hemp – Maren Krings says it loud: it’s all about Hemp
Maren Krings’ book H is for Hemp investigates industrial hemp: phytoremediation, carbon sequestration, and its potential in sustainable manufacturing practices
Certifications of the hemp supply chain: limits and opportunities
In Italy, the hemp supply chain is promoted but not regulated, categorized and certified - blockchain may lead to a solution
Offsetting: Hemp Carbon storage, more than one hectare of forest
The market for offset credits to support ecosystem services: a source of income for adaptation, mitigation and technological innovation actions
Why hemp is an effective tool in regenerative agriculture?
Tracing the journey of hemp production and its role in improving soil health: reporting Rafael Dulon at EIHA June 2021 conference
Provoking Italian manufacturing as much as you can
Italian, natural, plant-based supply chain - from farm field to weaving: the transparency of Made in Italy that wants to be not just a label, but a value
Hemp: the difference between CBD and THC
The chemical compound in the hemp plant is recognized by many as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant -wrongly, we associate it with THC
Hemp in animal feed: facts and fiction
Regulatory concerns arise with the integration of hemp in livestock nutrition. A promoter of sustainable agricultural practices? Scientific research results show C02 reduction
Hemp – why now is the best time to invest in the industry?
Canada is able to produce the raw material at a much lower cost than anywhere else, enabling them to see a larger profit market as a result
Hemp for the textile industry: a clothing and fabric collection
Prototipo studio presents fiber, yarns, fabrics, and a collection of iconic Italian hemp garments: polo shirt, shirt, hoodie, Tyrolean jacket, vest, bomber
Première Vision: Prototipo Studio presents hemp denim, an entirely Italian supply
Insights into the sustainability of the hemp supply chain in Europe and the challenges with the production chain
Under Armour signs deal with Hemp Black for supply worth 9M$ supply
Hemp Black/eco6 is a carbon-neutral yarn from industrial hemp. Due to their technical properties natural fibers are gaining more attraction for activewear and sportswear apparels
The denim industry leaves cotton behind. Levi’s and VirgoCoop the cottonized hemp
Denim production considers further investments on hemp to replace cotton. The cases of Levi’s hemp selvedge 501 jeans and Nimes’s Futura 75 variety in partnership with VirgoCoop
The thermoregulatory properties of hemp fiber
Hemp thermoregulatory properties are due to its natural conformation as a hollow fiber: micro air chambers for both textiles and construction
Industrial hemp for food
A focus on hemp for human and animal diets, the market and regulations in the current Italian panorama
Antibacterial Hemp for the textile industry: a question mark
From prosthetics to food packaging and textile manufacturing: potential applications of cannabinoid antibacterial properties
Hemp lime and hempcrete: green building and less CO2
The building industry consumes about forty percent of global energy: from Brittany to Italy, hemp lime could be a solution
Hemp: uses in the textile industry and the spinning of the raw fiber
The hemp spinning process: from cultivation to fiber preparation, the processing steps are a summation of risks
From fields to bioreactors: hemp water retting
Maceration used to be done in water. Research is developing new smart and sustainable steeping methods: where we stand today
Hemp scutching: the process to separate the fiber from the hemp hurd
The process of hemp scutching – Hemp fiber must be free from the woody hemp hurd (also named canapule): the difference between short fiber and long fiber
