Sustainable flax fiber is an eco-friendly material that requires minimal water, pesticides, and fertilizers compared to other crops like cotton. Its cultivation enriches soil health, and the entire flax plant can be utilized, reducing agricultural waste. Biodegradable and renewable, flax fiber supports circular economy practices in textiles and composites.
(a) Flax stem crop, (b) Flax stem immersed in NaOH solution, (c) Flax stems after retting, (d) Extracted flax fibers