Take a closer look at stinging nettles

It might not seem like the most likely material for your next sofa, but stinging nettles are the latest new-starter in the fabric world. Designed by fabric manufacturer Camira in collaboration with DeMontfort University, STINGPlus is made from 75% organic wool and 25% stinging nettles. It's strong, sustainable and biodegradeable and has been called 'the most sustainable material ever'. Given that stinging nettles are also very easy to grow and require no pesticides or fertilisers, it certainly does seem to be pretty eco friendly. My only concern would be that the 'sting' has been removed before you sit on the material!