Growing your own fiber to spin and weave into fabric for clothes is an exciting endeavor. However, it requires many skills that are no longer the norm. We have to relearn what and how to grow, how to ...

It’s a hot, sunny August day in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley and I’m crouched in a field, surrounded by mature flax plants. Farm work isn’t typically my forte, but I am a lover of linen. So when I ...

The book, Flax-linen, the fibre of civilisation(s), tells us the story of flax-linen. From agronomy to economics and technology, the story takes us on a journey through time from Neolithic times to ...

The new name in English clearly embodies the organization’s international ambition. The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp reflects the solidarity of an industry with European roots which brings ...

IN THE WORLD of bedding, linen might just reign supreme. The material, which is traditionally woven from sturdy and sustainably-grown flax fibre, makes for a superior sleeping experience. It’s ...

Bert Wolfcarius was born into a family that grew apples and pears, but he has devoted his life to growing flax for linen — a profession he “fell in love with” after joining a summer harvest over two ...