Collected from 3 meter Himalayan Nettle Stalks, this fiber is hand collected and peeled before processing. Being part of the 'FAIR SALARY' scheme, local farmers collecting these fibers are paid fairly for harvesting, providing a regular income. An Eco-friendly, naturally growing nettle fiber with antistatic, hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. As well, it is a lustrous fiber, similar to Flax with a whiter and brighter sheen.