Nettles
Aalto University, 2022INVESTIGATIONS AROUND NETTLES PROPERTIES
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Early investigation of nettle fibres and their possible use and result. Mainly for the production of textiles.
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From the stem, after a few weeks soaking in water, the fibres can be extracted. With the leaves it is possible to dye textiles. So you can possibly use the nettle plant in its totality.
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