The fibers of the bark are very strong and long, and easy to separate from the plant until they are completely dry.
Hemp has traditionally been used as a feed for ruminants and delivers solid litter that absorbs a lot of moisture.

In plumbers hemp the fiber is used for the sealing of the bolted connections of (water) piping. When wet the fibers expand and thus ensure a good seal.
Hemp rope is strong and is used in agriculture and shipbuilding, to act as a seal between the wooden parts of ships: the caulking.
It is used for paper (also for smoking (rolling paper, in Flanders: cigarettes leaves).
Textiles, all kinds of clothing, canvas for sails and tents. The term canvas is derived from the word 'cannabis'.

The best way to predict the future is to create it ourselves.