Can black nettles be used for cordage?

[Toby_2008]

Hi,

I was up at one of my favorite bits of woodland yesterday with the dog and just had a quick look at the nettles, see what sort of length etc and I noticed that most of them have completely black stems, can these be used for making cordage? is it a different variety or are they dyeing?

Cheers,

Toby

 

[bushwacker bob]

Nettles are nettles. The answer is yes.