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Material Deep Dive
Hemp
Hemp scores 89 driven by low carbon and strong biodegradability with moderate water impact once weighted.
Plant
Virgin
End of Life
3 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Low
80/100
Pollution
Low
80/100
Water Usage
2,820 L/kg
90/100
Carbon Footprint
0.835 kg CO₂/kg
96/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
96/100
Hemp produces approximately 0.835 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
0.835 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
96/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Moderate
Available certifications
GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GRS, RCS
Key properties
durable, high tensile strength, breathable, absorbent, biodegradable, hypoallergenic, naturally antimicrobial, fast-growing renewable crop, improves soil quality
Common uses
apparel, t-shirts, denim, home textiles, bedding, sportswear, technical textiles, rope, twine, pulp and paper
Also known as
industrial hemp, technical hemp fiber, bast fiber, cannabis fiber