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Nettle sliver

It is a combed and aligned fibre obtained from the stem of the stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). It is a traditional natural material that has been used in the past and is still used today for producing yarn, fabrics, and ropes. It is traditionally used in the textile industry. From the sliver, yarn is produced for weaving cloth, cords, and ropes, as well as finer textiles. The material is suitable for allergy sufferers, has a long lifespan, and natural resistance to microorganisms and mould.
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Phase Phase 1
Origin Plant-based
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Material type plant
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Text source https://nwyarns.com/blogs/northwest-yarns/know-your-fiber-himalayan-nettle?_pos=1&_sid=4f0b7d38d&_ss=r
Traditional / Innovative traditional
Sustainability Yes
Sustainability description biodegradable, sustainable farming
Fiber color light beige to light grey
Properties - fineness Fiber fineness: 20–40 μm
Properties - length Fiber length: 4,3- 5,8 cm
Properties - strength Strength: 400–700 MPa
Properties - elasticity Elasticity: 25–60 GPa
Properties - elongation and fiber density Elongation: 1,5–3 %, Density: 0,72 g/cm
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Táto fáza projektu Knižnica lokálnych textilných materiálov bola podporená Fondom na podporu umenia.
This phase of the project Library of Local Textile Materials was supported by the Slovak Arts Council.

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