Hemp Applications #4

There are many uses for hemp fibers. Of multiple sizes, these fibers can be substitutes for most non-natural materials applied in the Textile Industry and construction. I already wrote here about hemp lime and thermal insulators.

The hemp fibers can also serve as substitute for glass fibers in several applications, for example in the construction of surfboards.

One of the companies that already use this technology is the North American Us Hemp Co. Hemp fibers replace the glass fiber, a material that uses in its production hazardous solvents.

The blocks of polyurethane, the board's core, are one of the least biodegradable materials. There are already alternatives, like wood or cork with low density and light weight with which you can build hollow boards.

An example of this method is explained on the site of Paul Jensen, who was in Portugal to give a workshop a few months ago. Another brand of eco-surfboards you might find interesting is the Ocean Green.

Us Hemp Co boards never cost less than 500 euros.