Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag from hemp. Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Van Gogh as well as most early canvas paintings were principally painted on hemp linen.

In 1916, the U.S. Government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp and that no more trees need to be cut down. Government studies report that 1 acre of hemp equals 4.1 acres of trees. Plans were in the works to implement such programs; Department of Agriculture.

• Best, most superior fiber
• Longest strongest fiber in nature
• 3/4″ douglas fir vs.15′ hemp fiber
• Stronger than steel
• Lighter than steel
• More breathable materials
• Clothes last longer with less wear
• Organic = safe non-toxic materials

• Textiles: silk – carpet backing
• Canvas wagons – “canvas” was derived from the Arabic word for hemp
• FLAGS, clothing (soldier uniforms), parachutes
• Old Ironsides had 60 tons of hemp for rigging, sails, lines + 25″ diameter anchor cable
• Twine, rope, nets, canvas bags, tarps, carpets, geotextiles
• Any clothing or apparel, fabrics
• Work clothes, denims, socks, shoes, diapers, purses, fine textiles
• Composites, plastics, molded parts, brakes, clutch linings, caulking
• WW2 “Hemp For Victory” while India was under japanese control
• 1942 36,000 acres, 1943 50,000 acre goal