Yield and quality of bast fibre from Abutilon theophrasti (Medic.) in southwest Germany depending on the site and fibre extraction method

Generally, cultivation and fibre extraction of velvetleaf are possible under the conditions in southwest Germany. Due to the different fibre characteristics of velvetleaf compared to flax, hemp, and kenaf, this plant should be assessed in future research for its applicability as a renewable resource for industrial fibres.