Environment: Hemp was grown in U.S. for a long time starting with colonial farmers (some famous ones are George Washington and Thomas Jefferson). The Constitution and Declaration of Independence were drafted on hemp paper. But as a textile, the breakthrough came in mid 1980's, when researchers accomplished an enzymatic process to successfully ease out the lignin from the hemp fiber, so it does not loose its strength but produces beautiful hemp clothing. Hemp is used in many areas: textiles of course, energy generation, paper, construction, bio-plastics, food, cosmetics, and more. Why is it illegal to grow industrial hemp in U.S.A.? Is it the relation to the marijuana family?

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Why is it illegal to grow industrial hemp in U.S.A.? Is it the relation to the marijuana family? Hemp fiber is harvested from the annual plant Cannabis Sativa. This industrial hemp has very little of toxic alkaloids so it cannot be used for any drug. Canada, China, most of the European countries like France, England and many more allow growing and processing hemp. So, it's mostly us, again ...

Hemp is the fastest growing agricultural crop, gentle on the land, requiring no chemicals in its cultivation. Of course is biodegradable. Hemp produces more fiber yield per acre than any other source. It leaves the soil in excellent condition for any succeeding crop. The roots anchor and protect the soil from runoff, building and preserving topsoil and subsoil structures similar to those of forests. As hemp plants shed their leaves all through the growing season, the add rich organic matter to the topsoil and help it retain moisture. Farmers have reported excellent hemp growth on land that had been cultivated steadily for nearly 100 years.

Hemp clothing never lost its popularity and it has a very strong following. Once you try it, it's impossible to replace it with anything else. Try it for yourself!