Hemp Twine

Ah yes, the ever so sensitive subject of hemp. I will not even attempt to get into the debate on whether or not it should be legally grown in the U.S. You can do your own research on this one. But I will share with you the basics of it when used as a fiber.

Hemp fibers are very strong and versatile. Hemp fiber can be used to make many things - twine, cloth, paper, etc. It is a weed; because it is a weed it is easy to grow, using much less fertilizer and pesticide (if any) than does cotton. Weeds can usually grow on their own. It also grows much faster and more densely than trees do. Using hemp fiber instead of wood fiber places less of a need on cutting down trees for paper production, which helps relieve deforestation problems.

Tid bit. “It is believed that the word “canvas” came from the word “cannabis.” Sailcloth and canvas was made from hemp for a long time!” (http://science.howstuffworks.com/question211.htm)