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1. • • Fine grades of flax fibres are made into woven fabrics and laces for apparel and household furnishings. Lower grades are used for products requiring strength and the ability to withstand moisture—such as canvas, twine, fire hose, bagging, industrial sewing thread, and fishnet.
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   What products are made of flax?

   • In addition to cloth made of flax, there are also many medicines, gels, soaps, and other products made from this plant. What is flax linen clothing? The difference between linen and flax is simple: Flax is the plant and linen is the fabric made of flax.

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   Where does flax come from?

   • Flax comes from the stem of the flax plant of the species Linum usitatissimum. Flax fibre is classified as a natural cellulose, bast and multicellular fibre. When the fibre is processed into fabric, it is called linen. Flax is one of the oldest textile fibres and some evidence dates as far back as 6,000 BC.

   Flax Fibre: Types, Chemical Composition, Properties and Uses

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   What are the products and use case of flax fiber?

   • Here is the products and or use case of flax fiber. Linen Fabrics: Linen, a textile made from flax fibers, is widely used for clothing, including shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts, and summer-weight suits. Its natural breathability and cool feel make it popular in warm climates.

   Flax in Textile: All About Flax Fibers & Linen Fabrics

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   What is flax & why is it important?

   • Flax is a plant that has been cultivated for thousands of years for its fibres, which are used to produce a variety of products including textiles, paper, and bioplastics. Flax is a sustainable and renewable resource making it an excellent circular material. Flax is grown in a variety of climates but is most commonly cultivated in cooler regions.

   Flax | A traditional natural fibre

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   Why is flax a flammable material?

   • g) Flammability: Flax is a cellulosic fibre, which means it is highly flammable and smelling of paper burning. h) Versatility: Flax fibres can be processed into a variety of different forms, including yarn, fabric, and paper.

   Flax Fibre: Types, Chemical Composition, Properties and Uses

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FlaxFlax - Wikipedia

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   Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate climates. In 2022, France produced 75% of the world's supply of flax.

4. www.britannica.com › plant › flaxFlax | Description, Fiber, Flaxseed, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

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   Fine grades of flax fibres are made into woven fabrics and laces for apparel and household furnishings. Lower grades are used for products requiring strength and the ability to withstand moisture—such as canvas, twine, fire hose, bagging, industrial sewing thread, and fishnet.

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6. textilexplain.com › fibers › flax-in-textilesFlax in Textile: All About Flax Fibers & Linen Fabrics

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   Dec 15, 2023 · Here is the products and or use case of flax fiber. Linen Fabrics: Linen, a textile made from flax fibers, is widely used for clothing, including shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts, and summer-weight suits.

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7. textileengineering.net › flax-fibre-typesFlax Fibre: Types, Chemical Composition, Properties and Uses

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   Feb 10, 2023 · There are two main types of flax fiber: primary (tow) and secondary (linen). Primary (Tow) Flax Fiber: This type of flax fiber is produced from the outer part of the flax stem and is usually shorter, coarser, and more flexible than secondary flax fiber.

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › topicsHow does flax become fabric? - BBC Bitesize

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   Watch the video below to find out how the flax grown in the fields of Ulster was turned into high quality linen.

10. circularmateriallibrary.org › material › flaxFlax | A traditional natural fibre - Circular Material Library

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    Flax fibres are used to produce a variety of products, including: Textiles, such as linen and canvas - Paper - Bioplastics - Composites. Flax fibers are also used as a reinforcing agent in the production of concrete and are being explored as a potential replacement for glass fibres in the production of composite materials.

11. www.comfortworld.co.uk › what-is-flax-fabricWhat is Flax Linen? - Comfort

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    Flax is the plant in which linen comes from. The fibres are extracted from the seeds and stem to create the beautiful flax linen clothing that we all know and love. In addition to cloth made of flax, there are also many medicines, gels, soaps, and other products made from this plant.