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The Many Uses of Hemp

Parachute Webbing

Posted on November 28, 2020April 18, 2022

Parts of the Hemp Plant Used:

Fibers

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  • How it’s Made
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages
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  • Looking to the Future

Description:

Hemp is a plant that has the most durable fiber in the world, was manufactured into parachute webbings, and also utilized for ship rigging, military uniforms, baggage, and more.

How it’s Made:

Hemp is the perfect choice for parachute webbing material because it is made from the strongest and longest natural hemp fibers. Hemp is also resistant to rot and abrasion.(1)

Advantages:

Hemp webbing is 100% organic, antimicrobial, ultraviolet light resistant and does not decay in salt water. Hemp webbing functions great on applications that require strap type material.(2)

Disadvantages:

Due to controlled production of hemp, the demand is less compared to other commodity crops.(3)

History:

The first recorded history of hemp in America dates back to 1632. Hemp was then exported to England for parachute webbing production and other industrial needs.(4)

Looking to the Future:

Hemp having a vast potential to be produced cheaply, it will eventually supersede cotton, linen and polyester.(5)

 

 

 

References[+]

References
↑1 The Benefits of Hemp: The Little Plant That Could, Available from: https://www.unsustainablemagazine.com/hemp-the-little-plant-that-could/
↑2 https://www.hemptopia.com/hemp-webbing/
↑3 https://www.farmprogress.com/management/could-southwest-farmers-benefit-commercial-hemp-production-will-state-lawmakers-ever-appr?
↑4 https://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/news/history-hemp-america/
↑5 https://www.bulkhempwarehouse.com/properties-benefits-and-history-of-hemp-textiles/

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