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- Exploring Hemp Composites in Aviation and BeyondCanadian company Hempearth Group is developing an aircraft made largely from hemp composites. This project shows the potential of hemp as a material for…
- The world’s first hemp watchBritish eyewear brand Hemp Eyewear developed what they say is the world’s first hemp watch called Hemp MVMNT, which also features a pineapple leather…
- HempMade from recycled hemp fiber, TorZo’s hemp board has a natural look that resembles finished granite. Using a proprietary infusion process at TorZo’s Woodburn, Oregon factory, hemp board is infused with acrylic polymer and dyes. With no added urea formaldehyde and containing a high percentage of recycled hemp, Hemp board can help a green building project attain LEED certification.
- SilentFiber Hemp acoustic panelNatural acoustic material based on hemp straw that improve the room acoustics by absorbing a large part of the sound energy. For the production of the hemp panel, the entire hemp straw can be used. In this so called nonwoven production process, the hemp straw is mixed up with binding fibres and the fire retardant salt. The nonwoven is heated, pressed and cooled afterwards. The finished panels are cut and painted with a sustainable, mineral wall paint.
- ReHemptation: Pioneering Biobased Design with HempReHemptation, a collaboration between Husarska Design Studio and material innovator Strumber, is redefining the future of furniture with its use of hemp-based materials. The…
- Hemp concreteHemp concrete is a mixture of hemp fibres, natural glue, and water. Hemp is a natural material that has been used for centuries. Building with hemp has many advantages, as it has great acoustic and thermic insulation properties. The material is CO2 negative, removing more CO2 from the atmosphere than it adds. Hemp concrete is vapour permeable, and fire-retardant thanks to the glue.
- Beyond50 Denim: Pioneering Hemp Integration in Sustainable DenimThe global denim industry, expected to surpass USD 115 billion by 2029, still relies heavily on conventionally grown cotton. While cotton is valued for…
- Hemp insulationHemp fibres for thermal and acoustic insulation. The hemp is grown and harvested in France, after which it’s made into a Hemp fibre. The Hemp fibre is treated to make it fire-resistant and then pressed into large rolls of insulation material for the building industry.
- Hemp fiber nonwoven matsFibres from the non psychoactive hemp plant are used for the Natural hemp fibre nonwoven mats. The plant is grown without the use of chemicals and fertilizers, and for the fibre production very little energy is used. Hemp fibres are lighter then, for instance, glass fibres.
- Hemp, wonder materialNew forms of insulation can help reduce waste and improve thermal conditions in our buildings. Making use of hemp is a good place to…
- Hemp Chair: A Study in Counterbalance Through Plant-Based MaterialityPresented during Milan Design Week (20-26 April), Hemp Chair by Veronica Olariu explores a new way of designing furniture. The chair uses hemp fibre…
- Outdoor hemp fabricVyva Fabrics presents a new fabric line for furnishings based on fine fibres in HEMP, the perfect link between indoor and outdoor living. Hemp is one of the most antique botanical fibres, its origin dates back to 6,000 years ago. Grown without the use of fertilisers and chemical products, it is the most suitable natural textile material for outdoor living because it is resistant to extreme weather conditions.
- Hemp Byproducts Transformed Into High-Performance BiocompositesMicrofactory Venture Platform (MVP) and Canadian hemp producer Legacy Fibers have successfully completed their first production trials using agricultural hemp byproducts. The trials demonstrate…
- Hemp Waste Shows Promise For Lower-Carbon Bioplastic FilmsResearchers in South Korea have tested biocomposite films made with hemp hurd, the woody inner part of the hemp stem. This part of the…
- Waterproof hemp shoesThe start-up DopeKicks introduces the first waterproof hemp shoes, featuring cannabis hemp fabric, cork, and recycled rubber. Hemp is well known for its incredibly…
- Hemp panelsThe hemp panels are the result of research looking for a way to replace wood and plastic. Hemp is a sustainable crop that can be harvested multiple times per year. Its fibres are the strongest natural fibres. The panels are lightweight and strong, made only from natural materials. The panels can be produced in any shape and size.
- Hemp ShagThe hemp is a natural fibre similar to flax and jute. The Hemp Shag is a hand woven produced carpet and its available in different colours.
- Hemp-Based Acoustic Wall Panels For Sustainable InteriorsKana is a range of hemp-based acoustic wall panels developed by Italian materials company Mogu for interior applications. The panels combine functional performance with…
- A chair made of locally produced hempDutch furniture company Vepa (link in Dutch) launched a line of various chairs and stools made of hemp and bioresin which are recyclable and…
- Furniture and flooring made of engineered hemp ‘wood’Developed by US-based company Fibonacci, HempWood is a wood-like alternative to tropical and domestic hardwood and suitable to make floors and furniture with. While…
- Hemp furHemp fur offers an all natural and vegan alternative to real fur and oil-based fake fur. The material is made from 50% hemp and 50% viscose. It is lightweight and warm. Applications include plaids, throw pillows and lining for coats.
- Loam and hemp panelsThese loam and hemp building panels can be used as base layer for loam. They consist of loam and clay, 30 per cent mineral binders (mineral oxide), hemp and a food approved vegetable binder. The panels are waterproof and moisture regulating. The panels are 1.250 x 625 x 22 mm and can be cut to size with a saw. They can be attached to the wall with screws.
- Hemp BlocksIsoHemp manufactures non-loadbearing hemp blocks designed for the construction of insulating and breathable building envelopes, internal partitions and lining walls. The blocks are intended for both new-build and renovation projects and are used in residential, collective and tertiary buildings.
- Hemp-based leather alternative featured in Leica’s latest watch strapLeica has added a new mechanical watch strap to its premium accessories collection. The strap is made from LOVR, a plant-based circular material developed…
