Nettles grow where others won’t.
So do our ideas.
We develop circular solutions that turn nettles into high-value spinnable fibers for textiles. Our approach is rooted in zero-waste thinking: every part of the plant—and every step in our process—is optimized to create value.
Our mission goes beyond material innovation. We build business cases, foster collaborations, and grow a community around this powerful plant. By bridging agriculture and nature, we aim to:
✨ Show the untapped value of under-used native plants
🌿 Shift perceptions from weed to wonder
🎨 Enable regenerative local supply chains
MEET US
Our Team
Iepe Bouw
Founder
Iepe is a student at the AMS Institute, a program in Amsterdam run by Wageningen & Delft University. Outside of studies he is working on the Nettle Project, focussing on regenerative textiles and the multi-valorisation of the Stinging Nettle in combination with Nieuwe Bodem and Achilles and the Tortoise.
Yiran Wei
Co-founder
Yiran is a design researcher with background in Human-Tecnology Interaction. Outside of her work in the tech industry, she has a passion on regenerative and circular design. In the Nettle Project, she enjoys exploring hidden value of stinging nettles.
JOIN US!
Let’s change the way we see nature—and build the future of textiles from the roots up together.