Hemp sativa is a plant native to temperate climates but it adapts well to different climates, which is why it was widely spread in Europe in the past. The cultivation of hemp spread easily because it is easy to grow and enriches the soil and improves it. Hemp was widely used to produce textile fibers, ropes and paper (all ancient texts up to the early twentieth century were written on hemp paper: including Bibles and the American Constitution). Hemp is a plant with a thousand uses and has an almost magical charm, perhaps this is why some have started to oppose it, but let's proceed in order.
Although hemp is superior to its rivals in terms of yield, quality and environmental impact, in the 30s and 40s it had a sharp decline due to American prohibitionism linked to the effects of Marijuana and Hashish. In fact, Cannabis Sativa that was grown to produce the textile fiber that is practically free of THC is very similar to Cannabis Indica which is very rich in it. Hemp is certainly the victim of a well-studied exploitation that has favored the cultivation of devastating cotton plantations and the production of paper derived from irrecoverable deforestation that has exploited entire populations making them slaves.
The history of hemp in Italy deserves to be mentioned since the beautiful country was the second world producer thanks to the favorable climate and the easy adaptation of the hemp plant even in marginal lands. Unfortunately in a few years we have lost our textile self-sufficiency and we depend totally on the import of fibers. Even in Italy, the association with soft drugs played an important role in putting an end to the production of hemp, as well as the economic and industrial boom that emptied the countryside and filled the cities during the 60s, a period in which synthetic fibers also began to spread.
Currently the largest producer of hemp is China, where the best hemp textile fiber in the world is produced. In fact, many European investors have created production systems in China in the 90s for the production of high-quality hemp fibers. The end result is the packaging of products with unique characteristics: the hemp fiber thus obtained is very pleasant to the touch, absorbs excess humidity while maintaining a constant body temperature and is completely hypoallergenic. Furthermore, hemp is naturally very durable and also resistant to heat, mold and insects.
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