Description
Knokkon nettle-hemp-cotton fabric in twill pattern is stylishly descending.
The silky, dim shine comes from the Stinging nettle and the roughness of the fibre hemp makes the fabric interesting. The fabric is suitable for both bedding and clothing. The dim shine of The Stinging nettle can be seen on the surface of the fabric. The Stinging nettle and hemp fibre as breathable fibres bring a very comfortable feel when used in clothing.
Width: 164 cm
Weight: 259 g / meter
Thickness of yarn used in the fabric:
Nm 34/2
Color: off-white, The Stinging nettle and fibre hemp bring small natural color changes to the yarn.
Materials:
25% The Stinging nettle (urtica dioica)
25% Hemp fibre grown in Europe
50% Turkish cotton
The cotton used in the product is organic certified
Care instructions for Knokkon nettle-hemp-cotton fabric:
Wash Knokkon textiles separately from other laundry, lint may be removed from natural fibres, in the first wash. Fill the washing machine in half so that any loose fibres are rinsed off properly.
The washing temperature of the fabrics is 40 ° C
No tumble dry
Do not dry clean
Do not bleach
Ironing up to 150 ° C
Fabric shrinks by about 15%
Countries of origin:
the Stinging nettle: Germany
hemp fibre: Germany
organic cotton: Turkey
spinning: Germany
fabric design: Knokkon
weaving: Finland
Manufactured for Knokkon Textiles Company Oy
Twill is a versatile fabric weave and it has a particularly soft drape. The weave is characterized by its diagonal lines, which are created by an offset in the warp threads. Twill pattern is popular because it is very durable. Twill made from the Stinging nettle, hemp fibre and organic cotton fits into clothes and in bedding giving them an eco-luxurious look. The Stinging nettle fibre is superior in breathability compared to other natural fibres. Also hemp fibre has excellent breathability, ie twill is ideal for getting close to the skin. Twill in natural color blends in many interiors. Washing softens the fabric and gives it its final shape. Twill typically shrinks by about 15%.
Knokkon’s goal is to keep the products’ carbon footprint to a minimum. The materials are ecological and procured as close as possible. The Stinging nettle (urtica dioica) and hemp fibre are cultivated in sustainable way and ethically in Germany. The fibres are mechanically removed without water using an innovative method.
The Stinging nettle-hemp-cotton fabric is an ecological choice also because no pesticides or pesticides are used in the cultivation of the materials. The Stinging nettle and hemp fibre need only rain to grow, which also saves groundwater.
Thank you for choosing an ethically produced organic product!