Innovation often appears where you least expect it. Sometimes it even grows right on our doorstep. The stinging nettle is one of Europe's oldest cultivated plants – and it has real future potential! For example, as a durable and hard-wearing natural fiber for surprisingly soft denim.
PLENTY OF PERSISTENCE
A true underdog that has survived in Europe for centuries. At first glance unassuming, sometimes even underestimated. But for those who look closer, something genuine comes to light: strong, natural fibers with unexpected potential. Robust enough to endure generations – and smart enough to shape the future of fashion.
PLENTY OF PERSISTENCE
A true underdog that has survived in Europe for centuries. At first glance unassuming, sometimes even underestimated. But for those who look closer, something genuine comes to light: strong, natural fibers with unexpected potential. Robust enough to endure generations – and smart enough to shape the future of fashion.
NATURE’S BALANCE
Nettle is grown in Germany as part of a permaculture system. The principle of permaculture is guided by the cycles of nature, focuses on the diversity and interconnection of plants, animals, and resources, thus creating stable, self-regulating systems. After harvesting, the nettles are processed further by FELDE FIBRES – a specialist that transforms tough bast plants into high-quality textile fibers.
NATURE’S BALANCE
Nettle is grown in Germany as part of a permaculture system. The principle of permaculture is guided by the cycles of nature, focuses on the diversity and interconnection of plants, animals, and resources, thus creating stable, self-regulating systems. After harvesting, the nettles are processed further by FELDE FIBRES – a specialist that transforms tough bast plants into high-quality textile fibers.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Bast fibers are not seed fibers like cotton; instead, they reside in the stem of the plant – as a sheath around the core. There, they are firmly connected by the natural adhesive lignin. To create fine textile fibers, the bundles must be carefully loosened and separated into individual fibers: the so-called elementary fibers.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Bast fibers are not seed fibers like cotton; instead, they reside in the stem of the plant – as a sheath around the core. There, they are firmly connected by the natural adhesive lignin. To create fine textile fibers, the bundles must be carefully loosened and separated into individual fibers: the so-called elementary fibers.
POSITIVE ENERGY
Next, the fibers are combed and loosened (carding). Then, they undergo a chemical process where they become positively charged (protonation) – an important step that enhances their properties.
POSITIVE ENERGY
Next, the fibers are combed and loosened (carding). Then, they undergo a chemical process where they become positively charged (protonation) – an important step that enhances their properties.
POWERFUL PAIR
Nettle fibers are fine and soft – yet tear-resistant. Together with certified organic cotton, they are spun into yarn and woven into denim. The result: a fabric that is robust and simultaneously smooth, absorbent, and breathable – the perfect combination.
POWERFUL PAIR
Nettle fibers are fine and soft – yet tear-resistant. Together with certified organic cotton, they are spun into yarn and woven into denim. The result: a fabric that is robust and simultaneously smooth, absorbent, and breathable – the perfect combination.
CRAFTED WITH NATURE. MADE IN EUROPE.
All production steps – from the cultivation and harvesting of the nettle plant, through fiber processing, to yarn spinning, fabric weaving, and sewing of the finished garment – take place in Europe. The result is natural denim with 11% European nettle fiber, 89% certified organic cotton, and 100% character.
CRAFTED WITH NATURE. MADE IN EUROPE.
All production steps – from the cultivation and harvesting of the nettle plant, through fiber processing, to yarn spinning, fabric weaving, and sewing of the finished garment – take place in Europe. The result is natural denim with 11% European nettle fiber, 89% certified organic cotton, and 100% character.