Can Hemp Replace Cotton?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s only pertinent that before we get down and dirty in the hemp vs cotton debate, we set some background for it. Hemp, a much controversial plant is now getting a lot of recognition as more and more people are getting aware of its uses, benefits and the fact that it is completely eco friendly. [&hell
The Usages Of Every Part Of Hemp Plant
Nature never ceases to amaze us and hemp is one part of nature that just cannot be avoided. Hemp is a multipurpose plant and every part can be processed to be something useful. The only thing hemp cannot do is get you high like its cousin plant – marijuana. A common misconception that led to […]
The Complete Cycle of Hemp Clothing Manufacturing
Hemp clothing manufacturing is a painstaking, yet fascinating process. Before we tell you more about it, let’s understand hemp. Hemp is an eco-friendly crop that gives more to mother nature than it takes. The plant that grows wild and free avoids soil erosion as its deep roots grasp the soil firmly. It also purifies the […]
Top 20 Uses of Hemp Seeds
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before we tell you about the uses of hemp seeds, let’s start with some numbers. Here’s what 100 grams of a particular edible item can offer you: 553 kilocalories of energy 56 grams of protein with all the 10 amino acids essential for human health 1 grams of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) –
What Are The Top Five Uses of Hemp Fiber?
Hemp is a very versatile plant that has myriad uses. In the USA, it accounts for a huge number of wild plants that grow without much care and particularly in the wild. These are sturdy plants that can withstand severe frost and need very little water or rain to foster good growth. History bears witness […]
Why Should Every Advocate Of Sustainable Living Choose Hemp Clothing
Before we answer – is hemp clothing sustainable, let’s give you some background on why it’s important for everyone to be asking this question. The clothing products we wear daily, are mostly synthetic garments, much to the trend of fast-fashion that perpetuates the rapid replacement culture. All our synthetic clothing is treated
How Can Hemp Change The Life of Poor Farmers of Uttarakhand
Before we answer how hemp can improve the lives of poor farmers of Uttarakhand, let’s cover some basics. Hemp is cultivated in more than 30 countries around the world on an industrial scale. It is used to manufacture a plethora of products – clothing, medicine, food, building materials, paper et al. Hemp cultivation got banned [&h
Is Hemp Really Stronger Than Steel? How?
Let us think of the comparative strength of a metal known to be strong and a hemp plant fiber. Which do you think would be stronger? You’re tempted to say hemp. But is hemp stronger than steel? The comparative strength of steel and a plant fiber, let us say. What would be your common-sense response? […]
How Hemp Can Save India from Plastic Pollution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Plastics are used in large quantities in various forms across households and daily industrial practices; the consequence – plastic pollution in India is at a record high. We use plastics every day, from the toothbrush to the grocery and goodies we carry in plastic bags – all of which are made
How Hemp Fabrics Are Made
Before we tell you how to make hemp fabric, let’s showcase a bit of hemp’s history.Hemp for Victory. That is a black and white movie directed by Raymond Evans and produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1942. The film urges American farmers to grow to help in the U.S. war efforts. The […]
