Fiber technology—including the making of cordages, mats, baskets, and textiles—holds a crucial place in human history. However, uncovering archaeological evidence of early fiber products proves challenging due to their rapid decay. To address preservation hur…

Citation: Liu L, He Y, Cohen D, Chen X, Shi J, Song Y (2026) Unveiling bast fiber production in Upper Paleolithic North China: Microfibers and usewear traces on stone tools from Shizitan. PLoS One 21…