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Introduction to Tradical® |
MATERIALS
Tradical® HF - Hemp shiv
Tradical® HF is industrial hemp that is grown
under licence in the UK and processed
exclusively for Lhoist UK to be used for
construction purposes. The processing of the
hemp removes the fibre and chops, grades and
de-dusts the shiv ready for construction use.
Hemp History
It is said that production from the hemp plant
has 25,000 known uses. Certainly it was grown
as a staple crop to provide oil for lighting and
fibre for ropes, nets, rigging, cloth and paper.
Hemp has been used for Paper production
for centuries. In fact the Magna Carter and
American Declaration of Independence were
written on hemp paper as was the first King
James' Bible.
Henry VIII passed a law requiring all farms
over 60 acres to grow hemp to satify his
naval requirements. However by the mid 20th
century the growing of hemp was outlawed
because of its narcotic content (cannabis). The
narcotic content has been selectively bred out
of the industrial crop and the first licences for
industrial grade hemp farming were issued
by the UK Government in 1993. Industrial
hemp is now undergoing a renaissance in
numerous industries. As well as construction,
hemp products are being used today in the
automotive industry. The renaissance for
hemp cultivation is being actively supported by
DEFRA and the NNFCC.
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