FLAX

SUBMITTED TO

MS. RUCHIKA

SUBMITTED BYRIDDHI MALVIYAB.F.TECH I

Introduction to flax fiber

History of flax fiber

Structure of flax cells

Description of flax fabric

Benefits and limitation of flax fabric

Processes of harvesting the flax fiber

Effects on environment , performance of fabric

Uses of the fabric

CONTENTS OF THE PRESENTATION

Widely cultivated plant

Pale blue flowers

Slender stems-textile fiber

WHAT IS FLAX

WHAT IS FLAX FIBER

Made into thread

Woven into linen fabricCalled common flax or linseed

HISTORY OF FLAX FIBERS

Oldest fiber crops

Use of flax for the production of linen goes back 5000 yearsUsed in Ancient Egypt to wrap their dead!

STRUCTURE OF FLAX FIBRE CELL

DESCRIPTION OF FLAX FABRIC

100% natural flax fibres

Colour: cream to brown

crisp and starchy

Appearance: matte to lustrous.

cool to touch

renewable and abundant

BENEFITS OF FLAX FABRIC

Natural antibacterial antifungal properties

Does not attract or trap dust particles.

Quick drying material.

Protection from UV rays.

LIMITATIONS OF FLAX FABRIC

Acid is known to disintegrate flax fibres.

Easily ignitable and burn quickly due to the cellulose content.

Heat resistant, natural oils deteriorate when exposed to steam

EFFECTS ON ENVIRONMENT

5 times less use of fertilisers and

pesticides Entire flax crop is used - no waste is created

Flax farming does not damage the earth

beneath

Processing does not use as much energy

or chemicals

PERFORMANCE OF FLAX FABRIC

The strongest, most solid textile

fabric known

Similar tensile strength qualities as some types of

steel

Strength increases when damp or

wet.Excellent resistance

to pilling.

Swathing then combining Direct combining

Harvesting

Swathing

Crop is cut , allowed to dry , then harvested using

a special pick up attachment

Done when approximately 90% of leaves have fallen off, and the seeds have

turned dark brown

Results in drier seed than direct combining

Direct Combine Harvesting Direct Combine Harvesting

Machine harvesting with a single harvesting

operation

Flax is free of weeds and has ripened uniformly Cheapest method

USES OF FLAX FABRIC

curtains bed linen upholstery table dressings

Health Benefits of flaxseed

Prevent cancer and reduce tumour growth

Decrease the risks of developing heart disease

Help improve blood glucose control in diabetics

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax

www.flaxcouncil.ca/english/pdf/FlxPrmr_4ed_Chpt1.pdf

www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed

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