You may know it best for its sting, but nettle has been used as a textile fibre since the Bronze Age and as brands seek to lower their environmental impact, the regenerative, abundant crop is experiencing a resurgence in interest.

The weed-like plant grows rapidly in the wild, does not need pesticides to grow and uses very little water. A hit among sustainability-focused brands like Pangaia and Huit, it is popular for creating denim-like fabrics and can be used to create silky textiles too. There is so much to love about this fibre, we think its comeback is well overdue.