HEMP PAPER

Handmade traditional hemp paper

This hemp paper is the perfect support for your artistic creations or for printing your ideas !

Characteristics

• Thick grain texture with many asperities, which gives authenticity and originality
• Available size : A3, A4
• Weight per sheet : 10 grammes
• Price per sheet : 3€

Made in France

• This hemp paper has been made in France, Pérouges near Lyon, from French hemp stalks.
• Charles himself, Gorfoo founder, was in charge of the paper fabrication.
• Limited edition. Produced in small quantity, it is a rare product, for artists and beautiful products amateurs.
• This paper is also adapted to office printers.

Hemp paper in History

• The first Bible and the first Coran have been printed on hemp paper !
• Same as the 1776 Declaration of Independence of the United States.

Hemp qualities

Hemp is an ancestral plant with many agronomic and ecological assets :

• Its crop does not require chemicals, because hemp grows very quickly and therefore smother the weeds ;
• Thanks to its deep roots, hemp draws the water it needs ;
• Its culture improves soil structure, thus increases the following crops yield ;
• One hectare of hemp absorbs between 14 to 18 tons of CO2 per year ;
• Thanks to the density and height of its culture, it is a unique biodiversity reservoir ;
• Last but not least, hemp is a very versatile plant. It can be fully used, whether it is for construction, paper, food (human, birdfeed), cosmetic or textile.

Thanks to its environmental virtues, the long-forgotten hemp is back in the spotlight !