Growing rapidly from springtime onwards, up to a height of 2.5 yards, nettles grow easily on land which is often unsuitable for arable crops and, as with hemp, this type of plant does not require pesticides or herbicides to flourish - ensuring it remains free from chemicals. Ideal for encouraging bio-diversity, nettle cultivation provides a natural habitat for birds and insects and, once the fibers have been extracted, the woody remnant left behind is used as animal bedding - making it a truly zero-waste material source.
In an industry first, we worked with
De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, to develop Sting - a fabric made from wool and nettle fiber obtained from the common stinging nettle (and an acronym for our four-year project focusing on Sustainable Technology in Nettle Growing).
Sting has now matured into
Nettle Aztec - naturally perfect and inherently flame retardant, the beauty of this plain weave fabric is held within its understated aesthetic and sustainable credentials. With a weathered, appealingly timeworn finish,
Aztec imbues any interior with effortless, natural style.
Fabric featured: Nettle Aztec