Hempitecture manufactures a range of hemp‑based insulation products—including batts, rigid boards, blow‑in, underlayment, and hempcrete—that replace toxic, carbon‑intensive materials with renewable, VOC‑free fibers. The products deliver thermal R‑values up to 3.7 per inch, comparable acoustic performance, and moisture‑regulating properties while sequestering carbon and eliminating hazardous chemicals, offering builders and DIY homeowners a healthier, low‑impact alternative for new construction and retrofits.
Funding
$8.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional insulation materials such as fiberglass, mineral wool, and synthetic foams contain hazardous chemicals, emit VOCs, and have high embodied carbon, creating health risks for occupants and installers while contributing significantly to greenhouse‑gas emissions.
Solution
Hempitecture supplies a portfolio of biobased insulation products—including HempWool batt, PlantPanel X rigid board, FiberFill blow‑in, FiberPad underlayment, and Hempcrete lime‑hemp composite—that replace toxic, carbon‑intensive alternatives with renewable hemp‑derived fibers and recycled textiles. The materials provide thermal R‑values between 1.8 and 3.7 per inch, comparable acoustic performance, and moisture‑regulating properties, while being VOC‑free, non‑irritating, and safe to handle without protective gear. Hemp cultivation sequesters roughly 9 tons of CO₂ per acre, giving the products a negative or low carbon footprint that offsets manufacturing emissions. Products are sold through a direct‑to‑builder online platform and can be shipped to project sites, with optional consulting services to assist specification and installation.
Target Audience
Primary customers are residential and commercial builders, architects, and contractors seeking non‑toxic, high‑performance insulation solutions for new construction or retrofits, as well as DIY homeowners who want safe, easy‑to‑install materials.
Features
- HempWool® batt insulation: 92 % hemp fiber, pressure‑fit design, R‑3.69 /in, Class‑E fire resistance, vapor‑permeable and mold‑resistant.
- PlantPanel X continuous rigid board: 100 % biobased and recycled content, R‑3.25 /in, high dimensional stability, excellent vapor permeability, and low‑toxicity fire retardants.
- FiberFill blow‑in insulation: 86 % reclaimed natural fibers with flame retardant, R‑3.7 /in, uniform density, ASTM‑rated acoustic absorption (NRC > 0.75), hygroscopic moisture regulation.
- FiberPad carpet underlayment: hemp‑functional fiber blend, R‑1.87 /in, impact‑resilient, reduces floor‑borne sound, treated with biobased fire retardants.
- Hempcrete lime‑hemp composite: non‑structural bio‑composite for wall infill, carbon‑sequestering, ASTM E84 fire‑proof, eliminates thermal bridging.
- All products are VOC‑free, free of formaldehyde, asbestos, CFCs/HFCs, and other red‑list chemicals; safe to touch and install without gloves.
- Manufactured in the United States with low‑energy processes; each product contributes to a negative or low overall carbon footprint.