The surprising characteristics of CBD hemp

CBD hemp is a plant in the Cannabaceae family, used both for its stems—which are used to produce textile fibers—and for its seeds (hemp seeds), which are used to make oils.

CBD hemp, a naturally thermally insulating plant, is undoubtedly one of the best and most eco-friendly insulation materials available today. CBD hemppossessesall the qualities required to ensure optimal insulation throughout the year.

Cultivated for over two thousand years, CBD hemp has the advantage of rapid growth that requires neither fertilizer nor special treatment.

It is the ultimate eco-friendly plant, especially since it absorbs CO₂ very effectively. Furthermore, it is a plant from which shives and tow (fiber) are extracted—two components used to create healthy and sustainable insulation materials.

Renowned for its eco-friendly properties, recyclable CBD hemp fiber offers numerous benefits. In addition to its ability to regulate humidity (it absorbs excess moisture and releases it when the air is too dry), it offers excellent thermal, sound, and acoustic insulation.

It is also a healthy product, free of chemicals and therefore very low in allergens.

Finally, CBD hemp fiber absorbs more carbon dioxide than any other type of fiber and boasts remarkable durability, as it is rot-proof, repels pests, and resists parasites. When combined with lime, this insulation also provides perfect protection against rodents and dust mites.

How CBD hemp wool is made

CBD hemp has a wide range of applications: in textiles, construction, cosmetics, insulation, oils, rope, paper, food, pets, etc.

This plant, which contains CBD, CBG and THC among other substances, is cultivated all over Europe and has the advantage of growing easily and quickly, without draining the soil.

Cutting a CBD hemp stalk reveals two interlocking tubes. It is the outer sheath that is made up of the bundles we call "hemp fibre".

CBD hemp is mown in early September, at the end of summer, and left to dry in the field. As soon as the moisture content reaches around 15%, the CBD hemp is compacted into bales for storage. These "bales" are then cut into 30 cm-thick slices, and the resulting straw is defibered.

At the end of this process, the chenvotte is separated from the fibers. At this stage, the fibers obtained still contain 20% chenevotte. This material is used in the paper industry.

Mechanical cleaning produces so-called "technical" fibers, containing only 5% chenvotte, for use in the thermal insulation wool industry.