The FIBSUN project has developed lightweight and durable non-woven composites for automotive applications using industrial hemp fibres.
The material provides a renewable option for vehicle components and can reduce reliance on fossil-based inputs while creating new industrial applications for sustainably cultivated hemp.
Key benefits
Reduces reliance on fossil-based materials
Supports lighter automotive components
Creates industrial applications for sustainably cultivated hemp
A single-piece Fiat 500 fascia produced through 3D printing with a polyester-based composite containing almond shells recovered from agricultural sidestreams.