Western European Linen Fibre
Beautiful long-staple flax fibre combed into a smooth, lustrous top—ready for spinning, needle felting or blending into art batts.
This flax is grown and processed entirely in Western Europe, where the cool climate produces some of the finest linen fibres in the world. The fibre is dew-retted, a traditional process in which moisture and microorganisms gently separate the fibres from the plant stems.
Flax spins best with lightly damp fingertips, allowing the fibres to draft smoothly and producing a strong, elegant linen yarn.
Choose between two preparations:
• Natural flax – unbleached fibre in its natural silver-beige tone
• Bleached flax – clean white linen fibre ideal for dyeing
• Hand spinning
• Needle felting
• Fibre blending
• Textile art and fibre crafts
• Linen yarn production
Flax adds strength, sheen and crisp structure to yarns and textile work.
• 100% flax / linen
• Combed flax top
• Dew-retted fibre
• Colours: natural silver-beige or bleached white
• Grown and processed in Western Europe
• Plastic-free packaging
Hand wash finished items gently and dry flat. Linen fibres soften beautifully with wear and washing.
Strong Natural Fibre from the Nettle Family
Ramie is a beautiful plant fibre derived from the ramie nettle (Boehmeria nivea), a traditional textile plant used for thousands of years in Asia.
The fibre is naturally white with a silky lustre and shares many characteristics with flax/linen. Ramie fibres are extremely strong, highly absorbent and take dye beautifully.
Compared with flax, ramie is slightly coarser but ramie fibres are naturally very long and strong. After processing into roving the staple length is typically around 6–15 cm, making it suitable for spinning and fibre blending.
Ramie can also be used in fibre art and textile projects such as doll hair or decorative fibre work.
• Hand spinning
• Fibre blending
• Doll hair
• Dyeing experiments
• Textile art and fibre crafts
• Felting when blended with wool
Ramie does not felt on its own but bonds well with wool when incorporated into felted work.
• 100% ramie fibre
• Plant fibre from the ramie nettle
• Approx. 25–30 micron
• Natural white colour
• Long strong fibres
• Vegan friendly
Ramie fibres are very strong and durable. Finished textiles should be hand washed gently and dried flat.
Strong Natural Plant Fibre
Beautiful, high-quality hemp fibre combed into a smooth spinning top. This degummed hemp roving is ready for spinning and other fibre art projects.
Hemp is one of the oldest textile fibres used by humans and comes from the stems of the Cannabis sativa plant. As a bast fibre, it shares characteristics with flax and ramie: strong, durable and naturally lustrous.
This hemp has been degummed, removing the natural plant gums so the fibre drafts more smoothly when spinning.
You can choose between two variants:
• Natural hemp – soft beige natural fibre colour
• Oxygen bleached hemp – light, clean fibre ideal for dyeing
Hemp fibres produce strong yarns and add durability and structure when blended with other fibres.
• Hand spinning
• Fibre blending
• Textile art and fibre crafts
• Strong plant fibre yarns
• Felting when blended with wool
Like other plant fibres, hemp does not felt on its own but bonds well with wool in felting projects.
• 100% hemp fibre
• Degummed hemp top
• Colours: natural or oxygen bleached
• Strong bast fibre
• Suitable for spinning and fibre blending
Hemp is considered one of the most environmentally friendly textile fibres. The plant grows quickly, requires little irrigation and typically needs fewer agricultural inputs than many other fibre crops.
Finished hemp textiles can be hand washed gently and dried flat. Hemp fibres soften with wear and washing.
Lightweight Natural Plant Filling
Kapok is a naturally lightweight plant fibre collected from the seed pods of the kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra). The silky floss surrounding the seeds is harvested, cleaned and prepared as a natural filling material.
Kapok fibres are extremely light — around one eighth the weight of cotton — and have natural buoyancy and resilience. The fibre is also naturally moisture resistant and quick drying.
Because kapok fibres are short and brittle, they are not suitable for spinning or felting. Instead, they are widely used as a plant-based filling for cushions, toys and textile projects.
The seed pods of the kapok tree are harvested or collected once they fall from the tree. The pods are opened and the seeds are separated from the surrounding fibre. The fibre is then cleaned and prepared for use.
• Cushion and pillow filling
• Soft toys and dolls
• Upholstery and seat pads
• Meditation cushions
• Draft excluders
• Quilted projects and decorative textiles
Kapok is an excellent vegan alternative to wool or feather fillings.
• 100% kapok seed pod fibre
• Plant-based stuffing fibre
• Fibre origin: Thailand
• Cleaned and prepared in Thailand
• Extremely lightweight natural floss
• Ultra-light
• Naturally moisture resistant
• Quick drying
• Resilient and buoyant
• Plant-based and vegan friendly
40 × 40 cm pillow
• Light fill: approx. 550 g
• Firm fill: approx. 1100 g
Fluff the fibre before use to create even loft.
Fill items in layers and compress gently as you go.
A funnel or wide-neck opening can help when filling smaller items.
Kapok can also be blended with other natural fillings to adjust firmness.
Keep kapok filling inside a removable inner cover where possible.
Air and fluff regularly.
If washing an encased item, ensure it dries completely.
Wild Plant Fibre with Natural Sheen
Himalayan nettle fibre is a unique and eco-friendly plant fibre with a beautiful natural sheen. The fibre is extracted from the stalks of Himalayan nettle plants, which can grow up to three metres high in the mountain regions of Nepal.
After harvesting, the fibres are traditionally extracted and processed by hand. This artisanal process preserves the natural strength and character of the fibre and creates a distinctive plant fibre with a slightly silky appearance.
Himalayan nettle fibres have been used for centuries in traditional textiles and are valued for their strength, durability and natural beauty.
• Hand spinning
• Fibre blending
• Wet felting when blended with wool
• Textile art and fibre crafts
• Experimental plant fibre yarns
Like other bast fibres, nettle does not felt on its own but bonds well with wool in felted work.
• 100% Himalayan nettle fibre
• Plant fibre from nettle stalks
• Natural light beige colour
• Strong, lustrous bast fibre
• Traditionally processed by hand
This fibre is sourced through fair production programmes supporting local farmers and fibre workers in Himalayan regions, helping to maintain traditional fibre processing skills and sustainable livelihoods.
Hand wash finished textiles gently and dry flat.
Roving or Batting
Soft cotton fibre available in two preparations: organic cotton roving for spinning and cotton batting for felting and textile projects.
Cotton is one of the oldest textile fibres used by humans and is valued for its softness, breathability and versatility. The fibre is comfortable to work with and blends beautifully with wool and other plant fibres.
Choose between two preparations depending on your project:
| Fibre Type | Preparation | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Cotton Roving | Smooth combed cotton top | Ideal for spinning and fibre blending |
| Cotton Batting | Light, airy carded cotton | Suitable for felting bases, quilting and craft projects |
The roving is made from organic cotton grown in Central Asia and combed in Germany to create an even, easy-to-draft fibre.
• Hand spinning
• Fibre blending
• Textile art and fibre crafts
• Felting when blended with wool
• Quilting and padding (batting)
Cotton does not felt on its own but bonds well with wool when incorporated into felted work.
Organic Cotton Roving
• 100% organic cotton
• Combed cotton roving
• Organic cotton grown in Central Asia
• Processed in Germany
Cotton Batting
• 100% cotton
• Carded cotton batting
• Soft, airy fibre preparation
• Natural cotton colour
• Non-organic cotton
Cotton fibres are durable and easy to care for. Finished textiles can be gently washed and soften with use.
Silky, smooth bamboo fibre for spinning, blending and felting
This long-staple bamboo fibre top is beautifully smooth and lustrous, drafting easily for spinning and fibre blending.
Bamboo adds a soft sheen, drape and lightness to handspun yarns and works especially well when blended with wool, alpaca or silk. It can also be used in felting projects where its smooth fibres create subtle highlights and decorative textures.
Although bamboo can be spun on its own, many spinners enjoy blending it with animal fibres to add softness and shine.
🧶 hand spinning (wheel or spindle)
🪡 blending with wool, alpaca or silk
🧵 wet felting and nuno felting
🎨 decorative fibre art and surface effects
• soft and silky handle
• gentle natural sheen
• smooth drafting fibre
• long staple combed top
• ideal for blending with other fibres
Fibre: Bamboo (regenerated cellulose fibre)
Form: Combed top / roving
Use: Spinning, felting, blending
Handle: Smooth, soft, lustrous
Bamboo fibre is produced from bamboo pulp and spun into soft cellulose fibres. It is valued for its silky texture and gentle sheen.
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