Samenvatting

QUOTE “Human-induced climate change will challenge the availability of textile fibres, whereas today’s apparel industry leaves behind a substantial environmental footprint. Sustainable hemp textiles can lighten it.” RESEARCH QUESTION What are the impacts, challenges and opportunities of climate change on hemp fibres? SUB-QUESTIONS 1. What are the ideal climate conditions for hemp fibres? 2. How does climate change impact hemp fibres? 3. What is the impact of hemp fibres on climate change? 4. How can hemp fibres be introduced into the fashion industry? TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PREFACE. - 2. ABSTRACT. - 3. INTRODUCTION. - 4. LITERATURE REVIEW: HEMP FIBRE PRODUCTION AND CLIMATE. - Determinants of climate-related hemp fibre production vulnerability. - Hemp fibre production and temperature. - Hemp fibre production and precipitation. – Conclusion. - 5. CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ANALYSIS: IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE. - Climate change related temperature change and hemp fibre production. - Climate change related precipitation change and hemp fibre production. - Adaptation to climate change. - The unpredictability of climate change. – Conclusion. - 6. HEMP IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY: General properties of the hemp plant and fibre. - Governance in the hemp industry. - Fibre to textile processes. - Current state of the apparel industry. - Future of hemp. – Conclusion. - 7. CONCLUSION: Recommendations for further research Bibliography Appendices Glossary