What is Flax fiber?
Flax fibre is popular in the textile industry for the production of linen fabric. It is a new and growing material in the textile industry. It is mainly grown in Western Europe. Its mechanical properties and the length of elementary fibres is feasible for raw material, which leads to an increase in demand in the textile industry.
It is extracted from the outer layer of
the flax plant, the stem. These are the thin filaments swarmed in skinny
longitudinal bundles and distributed in a circular pattern around the central
portion of the stem. The holding tissue is made up of vivacious cells with a
semi-permeable coating.
Flax fiber is soft, lustrous and more
conventional than cotton fiber. It has less elasticity than cotton fibre. Like
other natural fibres, it is also being considered as an environmentally
friendly alternative to synthetic fibers.
Extraction
process of Flax fiber
The extraction of the fiber includes
three stages:
Stage 1
Decoration. It is the process in which
the cortex or the outer layer is removed.
Stage 2
The cortex is scraped to remove a
maximum of the outer bark. The supporting tissue, parenchyma, is removed from
the base layer along with the gum and pectins.
Stage 3
Conclusively, the residual cortex is
washed, dried and degummed to extract the spinnable fibre.
Properties
of Flax fibre
● Ecological
&Biodegradable
● Lightweight
& Suitable for all skin types.
● It is nicely
tailored.
● Lower the
pollution level during manufacturing.
● Low cost.
● Tensile
strength.
● Moisture
regain.
● Absorbent
● Not affected by
sunlight.
● A good
conductor of heat.
● Hand wash is
preferable.
Application
of flax fiber
The best extent of flax is used for
linen fabrics such as :
● Reversible
figured fabric.
● Laces
● Sheets
● Clothing
● Accessories
Colossustex Limited is engaged in the manufacturing and export of flax fibres. We have been an invisible but intrinsic part of the textile industry since 25 years. We are exporters of flax fibre and supply the raw materials to all parts of the world. We focus on high-quality product and customer satisfaction. Our team specializes in communication and delivery follow-ups that helps in providing better services.
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