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Sustainable production defines an environmental friendly production that we produce without changing the balance of the nature. Processes and the utilized materials should be renewable, and our whole production should be harmless so that nature can recover itself in an indigenous way. All natural fibers are biodegradable and sustainable, and consequently, they are commonly called as biofibers. Providing a sustainable production chain for textile processes requires individual attention for each input in the first place. One of the most important parts of these inputs is raw material selection and therefore fiber supply. Right at this point, hemp fiber step forwards and shines out with its huge sustainable production potential for textile industry. In this chapter, sustainable and biodegradable hemp fiber, which is an alternative to cotton and petroleum-based synthetic fibers, for textile raw material sourcing is reviewed in detail. The parameters that make this fiber sustainable are also investigated. Present common and special uses and possible future innovative alternatives of hemp fibers for technical textiles production are also stated. Mainly, composite material production with this sustainable fiber is reviewed for a replacement of nonsustainable synthetic competitors. When sustainable composite materials are produced not only ecofriendly textile production is carried out but also other materials can be produced with an ecofriendly path leading to more sustainable world. |
