Hemp automotive composite - FIBSUN

Hemp automotive composite

A lightweight, durable non-woven composite made from industrial hemp fibres for automotive components, reducing reliance on fossil-based materials.

Product details

Application area
Automotive
Product type
Materials & composites
Specific feedstock
Industrial hemp fibres (Cannabis sativa L.)
Feedstock type
Dedicated crops
Programme
CBE JU
BBI JU
Related projects

About

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

Application

  • Automotive interior components
  • Lightweight vehicle components