Nettle (Ramie) - (lat. Urtíca) - Nettles (Urticaceae).- Chinese nettle.It is a perennial herbaceous shrub of the nettle family.The frame fibers are thin, white, very pleasant to the touch.The length of individual fibers is 12 - 25 cm, sometimes it can reach 50 cm. The fibers are strong, resistant to abrasion with a silky sheen that does not disappear after washing.Ramie lends itself well to painting.Dyed fibers do not fade or fade.Ideal for nuno felting and wet felting.