Hemp fibers for composites

摘要

In the past, hemp fibers were used for technical textiles such as ropes, hawsers and boat canvas, as well as clothing textiles and paper. In the 1990's, hemp was rediscovered throughout the world as an important raw material for bio-based products in a sustainable bio-economy, and ever since then has been in high demand. The most important cultivation and manufacturing regions are Europe and China, and the most important applications are bio-based composites (natural fiber reinforced plastics) as well as construction and insulation materials.