Hemp: Industrial Production And Uses -

Hemp fiber is incredibly durable and antimicrobial. It’s used for clothing, canvas, and industrial ropes. It requires significantly less water to grow than cotton.

Hemp matures in months (versus decades for trees) and contains more cellulose. Hemp paper is more durable, resists yellowing, and can be recycled more times than wood-based paper. Hemp: Industrial Production and Uses

Because hemp was banned for decades in many regions, the specialized machinery needed to "decorticate" (separate) the fibers is still being scaled up. Hemp fiber is incredibly durable and antimicrobial