Euro trade group says hemp can be key to a sustainable textile sector
As the European Union’s strategy for the textile industry evolves, hemp can play a critical role in making the sector sustainable, Europe’s leading industrial hemp…
Fashions & Textiles
Demand for sustainable textiles is big opportunity for hemp fiber
Susan Barnhardt is the founder of SHEMP Yarn Company (SYC), a Florida, U.S.-based producer of worsted textile yarn made from hemp and wool which is…
New Zealand textile maker nears startup of hemp production line
Two New Zealand companies say their joint venture is finalizing installation of a new hemp processing line through which they plan to turn hemp, wool…
Patagonia, Colorado to grow for textiles
U.S. outerwear maker Patagonia and the State of Colorado have joined in a pilot project to grow hemp for textiles in an initiative the state’s…
Brazilian actress debuts hemp fashions
Brazilian actress Marina Ruy Barbosa launched a line of casual fashions from hemp textiles. The collection, branded “Ginger,” features t-shirts, body stockings, tank tops and accessories…
Researchers will benefit first in Pakistan’s new hemp program
The Pakistani government said it hopes to capitalize on the CBD market as it took the first steps toward creating a national hemp program last…
Eyewear maker has future in focus after struggling through startup
By Andi Lucas If the passion and grit of a company founder were the only two determining factors of business success, then Hemp Eyewear Edinburgh…
‘Hemp & horticulture’ exhibition this summer in Sweden
“Textile hemp and horticulture – A universal transformation” is the theme for an exhibition set to run this summer in Sweden. Featuring rare textiles from…
Indian textile startup has aggressive growth plans
Indian startup Canva Fibre Labs LLP (CFL) expects to scale up this year, pushing beyond its current capacity of one ton of production daily, say…
Early signups have reps from 19 countries headed to Asian Hemp Summit
Delegates from 19 countries around the globe are already signed up for the first-ever Asian Hemp Summit to be held Feb. 1-2, 2019 at the…