Well known for its mechanical strength, and in fact being one of the strongest natural fibers in the world, hemp’s bast fibers’ durability exceeds the qualities of traditional alternatives. Hemp bast fiber possesses a wide range of industrial applications spanning a wide spectrum of end user markets ranging from construction to textiles. Growing hemp fiber requires less water (more than 70% less than materials like cotton) and in some cases requires no pesticides (where cotton is responsible for a ¼ of the world's pesticides). Hemp fiber can grow roughly 1500 lbs. of fiber in an acre.

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Fiber cultivars are grown at high density, are mostly unbranched, and very tall.  An acre of hemp can produce as much fiber as 2-3 acres of cotton. Hemp long fiber requires retting for preparation of high-quality spinnable fibers for production of fine textiles. The fibers are also in the form of large fiber bundles useful in non-woven fiber mats. Bast fiber is of great interest to the pulp and paper industry because of its property of superior strength compared to wood. The shorter fibers are regularly used for insulation in homes, commercial/industrial structures and automobiles.  It contains no toxins and it a simple product substitution for conventional fiberglass and Rockwool insulation.