Textiles and Design

Australian Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries

Why is hemp able to grow with little or no pesticide or herbicide?
Hemp is essentially a weed and grows easily.
Have consumers shown an interest in hemp products? Why do you think this is?
Consumers have shown an interest in Greenpeace's hemp products because there is a concern for the environment. Many consumers base their decisions on the sustainability of a product.
Explain why hemp is only being promoted for fabric and not paper.
Hemp may be useful for fabric without being harmful to the environment. However hemp paper production is quite polluting.
Explain why fibre hemp farming may be appealing to cotton farmers.
Many cotton farmers are finding their land is becoming degraded by chemical pollution, irrigation and soil compacting. Hemp fibre farming may ease the situation.
Make a list of environmental benefits of growing hemp.
Grows easily; needs little water; needs no pesticides or herbicides; grows quickly; durable fibre.
Suggest a marketing strategy that could be used for hemp.
Take a look at G.R.E.E.N hemp web site for some ideas.