Hemp

Hemp
Origin: Belgium, France

• Hemp is a bast fiber.
• Most hemp cultivation is done with rainfall and no irrigation.
• Hemp is grown in rotation, nourishing the soil for other crops. It replenishes the soil with nitrogen and other nutrients, while removing chemicals at the same time.
• Industrial hemp plants absorb more carbon dioxide than trees.
• For hemp production, herbicides and pesticides aren’t necessary.
• When you add processing into the equation, cotton uses around four times as much water. as hemp. Hemp can produce over double the fiber yield per hectare as cotton.
• Nothing is wasted in producing hemp: seeds are used to make oil and food supplements, while the stalks are used for fiber.
• The fiber is naturally UV resistant and absorbent and is also known for its anti-bacterial, anti-mold and insulative qualities.