Flax (Linum usitatissimum), also known as common flax or linseed, belongs to the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is grown as a food and fiber crop in cooler regions worldwide. The fabric produced from flax is commonly referred to as linen in Western countries and is traditionally used for making bed sheets, underclothes, and table linen.
Description
COUNT | AVERAGE STAPLE LENGTH | IMPURITY % | LINEAR DENSITY |
40s | 25 mm – 40 mm | 2 – 8 % | 0.9 – 1.8 |