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What is flax from Ireland called?
Irish Linen yarn which comes from the flax plant.
What was a source of linen fiber before industrial revolution?
Flax plants were a source of linen fiber before the Industrial Revolution.
What kind of product is Irish Linen?
Irish Linen refers to linen that is produced in Ireland, the yarn is spun from flax fibre which was grown in Ireland for many years before more advanced agricultural methods were implemented.
What was the source of linen fiber used before the industrial revolution?
Flax plants were a source of linen fiber before the Industrial Revolution.
What plant do the Irish grow for fiber to make them linen?
The Irish used to grow the flax plant to spin into linen yarn, from which they wove linen fabrics. In more recent years they buy the linen yarn from Eastern Europe and China. Most of the world's quality flax is now grown in Northern France and Belgium.
Is yarn biodegradable?
Wool, cotton, linen, silk and all other natural fibers can be made into yarn that is biodegradable, but many synthetics (nylon, polypropylene, etc are not).
What did the Egyptian first have to produce from the flax before they could weave it into linen fabric?
The flax fibers had to be spun into a yarn.
What is the source of linen?
I believe it is from the Flax plant
What source of plant or animal does linen come from?
It is derived from the flax plant.
What is the difference between spun yarn and synthetic yarn?
Any fibre, regardless of the source -- natural or man-made, can be spun. Synthetic yarn contains no natural fibres.
What is fabric sizing?
Fabric sizing is part of the weaving process. The sizing is determined by the type of yarn used(cotton, linen)and the thickness of the yarn. The sizing liquor is applied to warp yarns. After completion, the fabric is desized (washed).
How is linen obtained?
Linen is obtained from the fibers of the flax plant. The plant is harvested, dried, and then the fibers are extracted through a process called retting. The fibers are then spun into yarn and woven into fabric.
