Hemp Twine

Twine is a cord composed of two or more thinner strands twisted together, then twisted together again. Because the strands are twisted together (plied) in opposite directions (sometimes called a reverse wrap), twine has a higher level of strength than a torsional and a lower risk of unraveling than other strings with the same thickness.

Twine can be made of a variety of natural and synthetic materials. Natural materials include jute, wool, cotton, hemp, and sisal. We have chosen hemp for our twine offering because of hemp’s natural strength and the fact that it is a carbon-fixing crop that can be grown with relatively less water and chemicals than other natural materials.

Hemp is a naturally biodegradable and compostable material. However, it is essential to note that while hemp will easily biodegrade, it can take over 6 months for the material to decompose fully in most environments. Because of this, hemp materials can be safely composted in a home environment but are not accepted by many industrial composters who require a faster biodegradation timeline. Hemp twine is not recyclable.

Most of our products are made in the USA. These twine products are made in Hungary and China, given the restrictions on hemp production and manufacturing that exists in the US today. We strongly believe in hemp as a resource, and hope you find this to be a great addition to our product line.