Whether you know it or not, if you are a surfer, the chances are you have used Hemp (Canabis) in one way or another at some point this summer.
Hemp products have been increasing in popularity over the last few year with brands like Vans, Sanuk, Patagonia, Afends and many more getting in on the act.
Why ?
Quite simply there are many qualities and benefits that make Hemp ideal in the use of making sports products such as shoes,snowboards, goggles Hemp fibres are very strong and produces a significant amount of oil.
• Hemp grows naturally without pesticides
• Hemp is mold resistant
• Hemp is strong and durable
• Hemp is biodegradable
• Hemp reduces heat and remains cool
• Hemp protects against the sun’s harmful rays
It can also have a huge impact on reducing our carbon footprint. Hemp is a great alternative to plastics.
So, at the end of its life-cycle Hemp will go back into the earth and decompose, it wouldn’t rot in landfill somewhere for many centuries to come !
You can view the history of Hemp in the following youtube video
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