Hemp Part 2: The Plant, The Fabric

And here it is, better late than never...more about hemp, how it gets processed into a fabric and what that means for the environment.

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A Brief History oh Hemp in the US by Patagonia:


Hemp for Victory (WWII Propaganda):


Reefer Madness (1930’s Anti-Marajuana Propaganda)



National and Government Sources:

Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance:



US Congress:


Studies and Reports:

Antibacterial Properties of Hemp and Other Natural Fibre Plants: A Review:


Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Hemp and Cotton Fibres Used in Chinese Textile Manufacturing:

Ecological Footprint and Water Analysis of Cotton, Hemp and Polyester:


Global Water Footprint of Industrial Hemp Textile:


Industrial Hemp’s Double Dividend: A Study for the USA:


Laboratory and Outdoor Assessment of UV Protection Offered by Flax and Hemp Fabrics Dyes with Natural Dyes:


Web Articles:
Hemp Decortication


Hemp Farming


High on Environmentalism: Can Hemp Save the Planet?


How Hemp is Made and Why it’s Better:


Information Paper on Industrial Hemp:


What is Hemp Fabric: Properties, How it’s Made and Where:


Encyclopedia:
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