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April 15, 2019

What Are the Best Industrial Uses for Hemp?

When many think of hemp, a strain of the cannabis plant, there is a tendency to make an immediate association with marijuana. The hemp plant, from which CBD is extracted, and the marijuana plant are actually two different varieties of cannabis plant. The hemp plant contains far lower levels of THC, which is the cannabinoid contained in marijuana that produces the feeling of being “stoned” that users often experience. Hemp is, in fact, a true wonder plant – a crop that has an incredible number of uses in many types of products that we commonly use every day.  What are some of the best industrial uses for hemp? As you read on, you may be surprised to find that hemp is often used in the following products that we use and depend upon every day.

Hemp Used For Clothing

Hemp has been used in the textile industry for more years than can even be counted. According to some historians, samples of hemp fabric, once used in the Orient, date back to as long ago as 8,000 B.C. Certainly, this is a use that has stood the test of time!  Though it has been used for making clothing and other textiles for thousands of years, hemp is, of late, having a renaissance among many who are recognizing it for its versatility and durability. It has been used as material for shoes, jeans, sport clothing – it has even been mixed with silks for more high-end styles. The possibilities are endless. Even better, using hemp to make clothing contributes to a more sustainable world and benefits the environment in significant ways. Making hemp clothing is typically cheaper than even the average cotton t-shirt and typically lasts far longer. It also takes far less water to grow hemp than it does to grow cotton, which is another environmental benefit. Last, but certainly not least, hemp fabric is soft on the skin and naturally resistant to bacteria, in addition to providing UV protection. All things considered, it’s not hard to see why hemp fabric has stood the test of time.

hemp used for paper

Industrial Hemp Used For Paper

As is the case with clothing, hemp has also been used to make paper for thousands and thousands of years. Using the pulp fibers from industrial hemp, any number of types of paper are made, including specialty papers such as cigarette paper, banknote paper, and filter papers. Compared to wood pulp, hemp pulp usually offers a four to five times larger fiber as well as a stronger product that is more resistant to tearing.

hemp used for fuel and energy

Hemp Used For Fuel and Energy

Though many may not realize it, biofuel can be made from hemp. As cellulosic ethanol technology continues to become an increasingly viable commercial option (and one that is becoming far more important in our world of limited fossil fuel supply), biodiesel may be the answer to many of our fuel problems. Hemp has also been used to revolutionize battery life by aiding in the development of faster, smaller, and less expensive supercapacitors. Supercapacitors can be used to provide energy to everything from electric vehicles, to computers, to cordless tools, and more. The possibilities are many, and hemp provides the power.

Hemp Used For Plastics

Some have asserted that hemp-based plastics are the number one material of the future. Typically, these plastics are made by removing the fibers from the hemp stems, leaving a product that is largely cellulose, which can be used to make biodegradable plastic. Because hemp can be grown so easily, it is an extremely efficient crop for making these sustainable bioplastics. This is good for both the economy and the environment. Ideally, as we move toward an increasingly sustainable future, hemp plastics will play a key role.

hemp used in the automotive industry

Hemp Used In The Automotive Industry

Certain automobile manufacturers have even used low-weight hemp in their interiors. One particularly incredible example of this was the i3, an electric car designed by BMW in 2013. BMW used low-weight hemp in that vehicle, which ended up weighing a full 800 pounds less than its market competitors. In addition, The Kestrel, a Canadian-made vehicle, used hemp stalks to replace fiberglass in the body of its vehicles. Using hemp in this way allows for a dramatic reduction in the weight of the vehicles. This, in turn, provides for an ecologically sustainable vehicle with increased efficiency.

hemp used for medicine

Hemp Used For Nutritional and Medicinal Products

Hemp seeds provide any number of nutritional and health benefits, and indeed, are considered by many to be a superfood. Hemp seeds are rich in protein, fiber, and healthful fatty acids. CBD products are also derived from hemp and are naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant, Unlike THC, the other well-known derivative of the cannabis plant, CBDs do not cause psychoactive effects that make users feel “stoned” or “intoxicated.”. Companies across the country are producing an amazing variety of CBD products. When searching for a company to meet your CBD needs, it’s important to search for one with a reputation for producing pure, premium products with a wide variety of offerings. Palm Organix™, as one example, is known for producing pure, safe, CBD, grown by the reputable Folium Biosciences, and has a reputation for excellence. That company (and others that produce premium products) offer softgels, tinctures, pet CBD, energy drinks, topical applications, gummies and more. The options are as unique as you are.

Ultimately, the number of potential uses for hemp are as endless as the possibilities that we can think of. As a crop that can be grown efficiently at a low cost, hemp is truly a wonder. It offers durability, viability, and sustainability. New uses of this wonder crop are being discovered every day. Our planet – and its people – is better for it. Contact us today.

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