Hemp / rapidly renewable
Derived from the cannabis plant, Hemp is known for its strength, durability, and sustainability. Hemp is also a significant carbon sink that can absorb more CO2 per hectare than a forest or commercial crop. Hemp fibers have excellent tensile strength that can be processed into different forms, including fabric, composite materials, and insulation.
Hemp Foundation offers an extensive list of hemp-based raw materials and finished products.
Hempcrete is made from hemp and lime for the building industry; sprayed or cast in place, or in hemp block forms.
Hempitecture offers HempWool®, a bio-based thermal insulation product for walls, floors, and ceilings.
Hemp Wood flooring, lumber, and panels are made from pressed hemp stalks and soy adhesive; naturally durable.
Mooncloth makes sustainable hemp textiles that contain 100% hemp or hemp blends with other natural organic fibers.
3D Fuel | Entwined v2 Hemp 3D printer filament is a commercially available 3D printing filament produced from USA-grown and processed industrial hemp.
Nature Fibres creates hemp-based, carbon sequestering, insulated wall, floor, and thermal packaging materials.
