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Hemp
Salient Features & Traits
- • Extremely strong natural fibre, 2–3× stronger than cotton.
- • Long staple length with high tensile strength.
- • Naturally resistant to UV, mildew, and pests.
- • Breathable and thermoregulating—cool in summer, warm in winter.
- • Softens with each wash without losing strength.
Unique Points
- • Requires minimal pesticides and herbicides.
- • Can grow in diverse soil conditions, even marginal lands.
- • Naturally antimicrobial.
- • One of the oldest known fibres used by humans (over 8,000 years history).
Sustainability Features
- • Grows rapidly (90–120 days) with high biomass yield.
- • Needs ~50% less water than cotton.
- • Improves soil health via phytoremediation and deep root systems.
- • Absorbs more CO₂ per hectare than most crops.