HEMP BLACK has a suite of patents, technologies, and textiles – from industrial to fashion – with endless possibilities. Our technical inputs, textiles, and yarns include:
- HEMP BLACK / element – A patented process fuses our full-spectrum American hemp with advanced sustainable polymers such as recycled polyester and recycled nylon. The adaptive fiber derived from this process delivers odor-eliminating performance, resulting in fewer washes and conserved resources.
- HEMP BLACK / eco6 - A patented process carbonizes hemp stalks to create this organic activated carbon that is lightweight, low density, and conductive, with limitless integration opportunities in high-performance textile, industrial, and fashion products. It’s the first carbon black product to be awarded a Platinum Level Material Health Certificate from Cradle to Cradle, and is optimized for human and environmental health.
- HEMP BLACK / ink - Our patented, bio-based HEMP BLACK / eco6 is dispersed in a sustainable and non-toxic water-based aqueous solution to produce grey, jet black and conductive ink outputs without the use of petroleum. By replacing carbon black, the traditionally-used pigment in black ink, we eliminate petroleum and potentially dangerous fumes, protecting our water and our workers. HEMP BLACK / ink is an advanced printing solution that offers odor neutralization, conductivity and ultraviolet light protection.
- HEMP BLACK / nano - Our proprietary full-spectrum hemp, in combination with specific essential oils, provides unique odor-neutralizing and insect repellent properties. These exclusive blends are electrospun into an advanced film fiber capable of various degrees of porosity. The cutting-edge textile substrate can be bonded to other materials, providing engineered shelter from wind and water.
- HEMP BLACK / fusion – Master batches, yarns, and fabrics that can offer innovators endless capabilities with cooling, magnetic, outdoor turf, solar-charged glow-in-the dark and infrared benefits.
A few of our innovations and collaborations include:
- Herman Miller uses HEMP BLACK /eco6, a sustainable input replacement for petroleum-based carbon black pigments, in the plastic frames and HEMP BLACK /element anti-microbial in the iconic Herman Miller Aeron Chair
- Control Products manufactures synthetic outdoor turf with HEMP BLACK /element which features advanced sustainable polymers such as recycled polyester and recycled nylon
- Brown Jordan highlights anti-microbial and odor neutralizing HEMP BLACK / element yarn in their outdoor furniture collection
- Zoox recently announced they are collaborating with HEMP BLACK to develop the interiors of their autonomous vehicles using sustainable and durable 3D knitting techniques
- The HEMP BLACK Impact Activewear Collection uses recycled nylon as an eco-friendly base yarn that provides unmatched softness and efficient moisture-wicking capabilities. And, our patented HEMP BLACK / element technology stops odors naturally, keeping garments fresh for much longer than ordinary fabrics and reducing the need for expensive and wasteful washes.
- GloRope uses our HEMP BLACK / viz with glow-in-the-dark yarns to make products for militaries around the world, leading retailers, fire departments as well as consumers who want to improve their safety in boating, fishing, hiking, camping and dog walking.
- Taking hemp infusion a step further, our products utilize HEMP BLACK / eco6, a carbonized hemp biomass that opens our textile materials up to a world of disruptive technological possibilities. With HEMP BLACK, intelligent and adaptive apparel – garments with embedded sensors, RFID shielding, device connectivity, and fabric morphing capabilities – isn’t a sci-fi fantasy. It’s the future.
As you can see, the possibilities are endless for a new world of high-quality and sustainable textile inputs. What will we co-create next on the floor of Outdoor Retailer?
