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Day 31 of 31 Hemp Products: Decor
HEMP PRODUCT: Decor SUB MARKETS: Upholstery, Textiles, Design, Furniture Closing out our 31 Days of Hemp campaign is a versatile and utilitarian group of products: hemp decor. Naturally UV, mold, and mildew resistance mean your interior designs will last longer under weathering while the fabric’s inherent strength and durability come in handy for high-traffic and frequent-use pieces. Although... -
Day 30 of 31 Hemp Products: Flags
HEMP PRODUCT: Flags SUB MARKETS: Artifacts, History, Textiles The item on display for day 30 of our 31 Days of Hemp campaign resonates with patriots and transplants alike: hemp flags. Betsy Ross crafted the first US flag out of hemp cloth and more recently the state of Hawaii and the District of Columbia erected... -
Day 29 of 31 Hemp Products: 3D Printed Objects
HEMP PRODUCT: 3D Printed Objects SUB MARKETS: Filaments, Design, Fashion, Prototypes Day 29 of our 31 Days of Hemp campaign puts an old spin a new technology: 3-D printing with hemp. Three dimensional printing, though still a modern and growing industry, uses two types of filaments (i.e. source material similar to ink in conventional 2-D printers): ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene... -
Day 28 of 31 Hemp Products: Ink
HEMP PRODUCT: Ink SUB MARKETS: Printers, Calligraphy, Office Supplies Mark your planners for day 28 of our 31 Days of Hemp campaign with: hemp ink. Inks are generally made of four parts: colorants (pigments or dyes), vehicles (binders), additives, and carrier substances. While additives and colorants make most inks inedible and not entirely biodegradable, plant-based products are comparably more... -
Day 27 of 31 Hemp Products: Supercapacitors
HEMP PRODUCT: Supercapacitors SUB MARKETS: Electronics, Computers, Capacitors Although still in the development stages, the 27th product of our 31 Days of Hemp campaign has far-reaching implications: hemp supercapacitors. In general, supercpacitors are energy storing devices that provide bursts of power (think brakes or flashlights), discharging quickly through surfaces of electrodes, often many times faster than conventional... -
Day 26 of 31 Hemp Products: Lubricant
HEMP PRODUCT: Lubricant SUB MARKETS: Machines, Tools, Oils We’re going to tread lightly on day 26 of our 31 Days of Hemp campaign with: hemp lubricant. Hemp seed oil is often used in cosmetic products because it helps to alleviate itching, irritation, and soothes dryness. Rich in essential fatty acids, key amino acids, and a plethora of vitamins, hemp oil offers... -
Day 25 of 31 Hemp Products: Hammocks
PRODUCT: Hammocks SUBMARKETS: Camping, leisure, furniture Day 25 of our 31 Days of Hemp campaign arrives just in time for summer getaways: hemp hammocks. Hemp textiles and cording are great for hammocks due to high durability and holding their shape well throughout the years. Usually woven or knotted to form a comfortable, lightweight sling (to sit in or lay down), these portable... -
Day 24 of 31 Hemp Products: Fuel
HEMP PRODUCT: Fuel SUB MARKETS: energy, gasoline, methanol, ethanol, biodiesel Day 24 of of our 31 Days of Hemp campaign is frustratingly long overdue for many concerned about national security and energy independence: hemp fuel. We’ve already discussed the many uses for the plant’s seed and fiber, but with hardly any part of the plant going to... -
Day 23 of 31 Hemp Products: Transportation
HEMP PRODUCT: Transportation SUB MARKETS: cars, bicycles, skateboards, boats The products included in our 23rd installment of the 31 Days of Hemp campaign will take you far and wide: hemp transportation. Land and water vessels alike have utilized hemp in various forms but especially for durable canvas, strong ropes, and green bio-plastics. Henry Ford, of automotive Ford fame,...