Flax fiber is a bast fiber extracted from the inner bark of the flax plant’s stem. This sample was grown and harvested at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina, and shows an over-retted treatment that reflects in coarser, darker-colored fibers.
Handling Notes
- Often used to produce linen and is often used to make garments, bedding, lace, twine, and rope
- Wet spin for the smoothest results
In Use
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