Discussion questions

1. What are the stages of hemp straws processing?

2. Why is the processing of hemp fibres for textile production considered intricate?

3. What is the primary objective of bast fibre separation or decortication?

4. What are the potential applications of hemp shives, which are a byproduct of fibre separation?

5. What is the purpose of adapting equipment designed for cotton or flax to handle hemp fibres?

6. What is the purpose of cottonisation, and how does it affect the characteristics of hemp fibres?

7. How does blending hemp fibres with other materials like cotton or synthetic fibres affect the resulting fabric properties?