Learning About Hemp
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Why is Hemp better than Cotton?
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Even though Hemp has been around for millennia, cotton raced ahead in the last few decades. Why is that? Is using cotton really the best solution? How do we know which fibre is better? -
Recognising Hemp Fabrics by Yourself
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With the number of blends and the abundance of misinformation, recognising fabrics is always a difficult task. Here's our short guide to help to define if the fabric you invested in, is in fact Hemp. -
Hemp Farming in India
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Hemp, the wonder crop which could breathe new life into the agricultural economy of the country is becoming relevant again. And even though Hemp ... -
India: A Potential Leader in Hemp
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Presently, most of the demand for raw Hemp is being satisfied by imports by China, with it being the largest producer of Hemp in the world. Hemp has had a long history in India, with the rural population still using this native plant for a variety of purposes. But India still does not produce Hemp on a large enough scale to satisfy the domestic demand for Hemp let alone the international demand. -
Why Choose Hemp Bed Linens
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Everything that touches our skin has a huge impact on the overall day itself, and the most proximal thing to our body is our linens, whether it be in the form of bed sheets or pillow covers. Over the years the growing concern over the impact of cotton on the ecosystem has prompted the demand for alternatives to go up. And among those alternatives, hemp linens have found prominence owing to their numerous qualities. People are now ditching traditional linens to get hemp linens in their homes. And with its excellent growth cycle and positive environmental impacts, Hemp linens are all set to satisfy the demand and become the dominant player in the market.
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An Amateur's Guide to Growing Hemp in India
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The wonder crop’s popularity is on the rise across the globe and even in India. But in order to cultivate this crop in India farming aspirants must bear certain things in mind before they start their operation. Let us discuss some of the important things that one might need to consider while planning to grow Hemp in India. -
Hemp Clothing: A Year Round Clothing Choice
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One of the oldest surviving fabrics was made from Hemp fibers. Hemp has been used historically for a range of items ranging from funerary shrouds ... -
Hemp Myths Busted
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The word hemp is usually connoted with negative ideas because of the lack of knowledge or the prevalent myths surrounding the plant and its products. We at Hemp Explained are rallying to spread awareness, one busted myth at a time!
How many of these did you believe to be true?
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Indian Chronicles of Hemp
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The Indian culture has always been closely associated with nature and its bounty, Hemp being one such gift of nature had occupied an integral position in Indian customs and traditions for centuries. -
Roti, Kapda aur Makaan
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Roti - Kapda - Makaan: The 3 main necessities that most humans spend their lives working for. What if we told you that that 1 plant has the versatility to give you all 3 and that too without hurting the environment. The answer is HEMP. Hemp can be used to make more than 50,000 products today. Here are some examples of how hemp provides us with Roti, Kapda and Makaan. -
World Chronicles of Hemp
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In the intervening years, hemp cultivation had been halted in several regions across the world, but influential fashion labels slowly paved the way for Hemp to gain popularity again after incorporating the use of its fibers in their clothing lines. Even the very written records that survive to this day containing Hemp’s praises have persisted because of the durability of the hemp fibers.
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Hemp 101
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What could be a possible common ingredient in textiles, paper, fuel, bio-degradable plastics and oil? The answer is, Hemp.
