Results for: Linen
In Clothing

What is linen?

Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum . Linen is labor-intensive tomanufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued forit… (MORE)
In Food & Cooking

Where does linen grow?

Linen grows as a product called flax. Flax is an upright annualplant that grows to 1.2 meters tall. It grows in cooler regions ofthe world, extending from the eastern Mediterr… (MORE)
In Home & Garden

How do you grow linen?

Linen is made from flax. Flax is cellulose fibers that grow insidethe stalks of a flax plant. Flax is then harvested when the fibersand stem begin to turn yellow and the seeds… (MORE)
In Clothing

What are the characteristics of linen?

linen is ecological and it has a resistant static electric load which means it is used for the protective garments of spacemen and the outside of spaceships. mm x
In Home & Garden

What is a linen plant?

Linen is a material made from fibres of the plant Linum usitatis'simum or the Common Flax. It also provides linseed oil from it's seeds.
In History, Politics & Society

Is linen flammable?

You better believe it is! Just stick it on a hot stove and let it sit there for to long while. It won't take long for flames to occur. (Note: this is sarcasm and it is not mea… (MORE)
In Farm Crops

How was linen made?

It is made from the fibers of the Flax plant. Stems are boiled, soaked, combed, and spun into thread.