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R-001
Overview of sustainability impacts and applications of hemp.
Sustainability
Book
Published Source
Dhondt, F., & Muthu, S. S. (2021). Hemp and sustainability. Springer Nature Singapore.
R-002
Hemp demonstrated efficient water and nitrogen use under canopy modeling.
Sustainability
Academic Paper
Peer Reviewed
Tang, K.Tang, K., Fracasso, A., Struik, P. C., Yin, X., & Amaducci, S. (2018). Water- and nitrogen-use efficiencies of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) based on whole-canopy measurements and modeling. Frontiers in Plant Science, 9, 951. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6055055/
R-003
Discusses estimated water requirements of industrial hemp production.
Sustainability
Article
Published Source
Water California. (n.d.). Water consumption of industrial hemp.
R-004
Describes water demands and scarcity concerns associated with cotton production.
Sustainability
Website
Unverified
H2O Global News. (n.d.). Cotton farming and water scarcity.
R-005
Review of hemp fiber characteristics and textile processing methods.
Material Properties
Academic Paper
Peer Reviewed
Zimniewska, M. (2022). Hemp fibre properties and processing target textile: A review. Materials, 15(5), 1901.
R-006
Reviews cultivation through textile production pathways of hemp.
Material Properties
Academic Paper
Peer Reviewed
Mariz, J., Guise, C., Silva, T. L., Rodrigues, L., & Silva, C. J. (2024). Hemp: From field to fiber—A review. Textiles, 4(2), 165–182.
R-007
The chapter titled Hemp Fibers: Old Fibers - New Applications details the properties of hemp as a fiber and as a textile.
Material Properties
Book
Published Source
Kostic, M.Kostic, M., Vukcevic, M., Pejic, B., & Kalijadis, A. (2014). Hemp fibers: Old fibers – new applications. In M. I. H. Mondal (Ed.), Textiles: History, properties and performance and applications (pp. 399–446). Nova Science Publishers.
R-008
Overview of textile uses and applications of hemp materials.
Textile Crafting
Website
Published Source
Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp. (n.d.). The textile applications of hemp.
R-009
Discusses practical use and handling of hemp fabrics in sewing projects.
Textile Crafting
Website
Published Source
The Sewing Directory. (n.d.). Sewing with hemp fabrics.
R-010
Evaluates hemp as a sustainable alternative for textile manufacturing.
Sustainability
Academic Paper
Peer Reviewed
Karypidis, M., Papadaki, A., & Stalika, A. (2023, August). A critical evaluation of the use of hemp as a sustainable solution in garment making. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376559060
R-011
Discusses cultivation challenges and weed management practices.
Sustainability
Academic Paper
Peer Reviewed
Kaur, N., Kumar, A., Malik, T., et al. (2025). Herbicide use and weed management strategies in hemp cultivation. Journal of Cannabis Research, 7, 27.
R-012
Catalog of industrial and commercial hemp applications.
Historical Context
Website
Published Source
The Hemp Foundation. (2025, April 8). 249 uses of hemp.
R-013
Discusses pesticide exposure and associated health risks.
Sustainability
Website
Published Source
World Health Organization. (n.d.). Pesticide exposure and health impacts.
R-014
Overview of cotton production impacts and water usage concerns.
Sustainability
Website
Published Source
World Wildlife Fund. (n.d.). Cotton water usage and environmental impact.
R-015
Information on labor conditions and forced labor concerns in cotton production.
Historical Context
Website
Published Source
International Labour Organization. (n.d.).
R-016
General information on sustainable fibers and hemp textiles.
Sustainability
Website
Published Source
Textile Exchange. (n.d.).
R-017
Regional hemp cultivation and application research.
Historical Context
Website
Published Source
Oregon State University. (n.d.). OSU Hemp Research.
R-018
Report discussing environmental impacts related to cotton and the Aral Sea.
Historical Context
Report
Published Source
Environmental Justice Foundation. (n.d.).
R-019
Historical analysis of cotton and global economic impacts.
Historical Context
Book
Published Source
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Beckert, S. (2015). Empire of Cotton: A Global History. Vintage.
R-020
GMO cotton seed prices increased substantially over time.
Economic Impact
Article
Published Source
Fuglie, K. (2023). Prices for genetically modified seeds have risen much faster than non-GM seeds. Economic Research Service.
R-021
Early reporting on cotton-related environmental impacts in the Aral Sea region.
Historical Context
Article
Published Source
Unknown. (1989, November 18). Soviet cotton threatens a region’s sea and its children. New Scientist.
R-022
Satellite and historical analysis of Aral Sea shrinkage.
Historical Context
Article
Published Source
NASA. (2026, March 5). World of change: Shrinking Aral Sea.
R-023
Shares 2025 quilting industry survey results to inform people about market trends and consumer behavior.
Economic Impact
Article
Published Source
Glassenberg, A. (2025, May 13). The size of the quilting market: Quilting trends survey results 2025. Craft Industry Alliance. https://craftindustryalliance.org/the-size-of-the-quilting-market-quilting-trends-survey-results-2025/
R-024
Talks about the growth of the quilting industry in 2025 and the digital tools which are promoting such growth.
Economic Impact
Website
Unverified
Mrs. Quilty. (2025, August 21). Quilting industry trends in USA: Statistics and insights. MrsQuilty. https://mrsquilty.com/blogs/news/quilting-industry-trends-in-usa-statistics-and-insights
R-025
Details the current and projected 2026 trends for used color palettes, the 6 textures that represent the year, and the 6 print styles that are popular.
Historical Context
Website
Unverified
Mrs. Quilty. (2025, December 22). 2026 fabric trends: The colors, textures & prints every quilter will be using. MrsQuilty. https://mrsquilty.com/blogs/news/2026-fabric-trends-colors-textures-prints-watch
R-026
Forecasts the hemp fiber market from 2025 to 2033. Market size is expected to triple.
Economic Impact
Website
Published Source
GVR Advanced Interior Materials Research Team. (2025, September). U.S. hemp fiber market (2025 - 2033). Grand View Research. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-hemp-fiber-market-report
R-027
Details the specific aspects which differentiate hemp and marijuana. Describes THC level differences, the fact that they're from the same plant species, and briefly covers legality of both.
Historical Context
Report
Peer Reviewed
ARA Medical Cannabis Institute. (2023). What is the difference between hemp and marijuana? https://arapc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Hemp2_final.pdf