Linen. General information. Properties of flax and linen fabrics.

Since time immemorial, flax has been cultivated by mankind. For several thousand years he has been feeding, healing, and clothing people. Many articles and reports have been written about the amazing properties of flax fiber and the advantages of flax fabric, and the wonderful properties of flaxseed oil have led to its widespread use in medicine and the food industry, as well as in other sectors of the national economy.
Flax fiber - environmentally friendly and natural raw materials for the production of fabrics and for technical purposes.
In addition to household and technical fabrics, flax fiber is used to make twines and ropes, paper, building insulation, flax wool, and heels. It is a component of many composite materials and is widely used in the automotive industry.
Despite its “venerable age,” flax fiber is still one of the most in demand in the national economy, having the widest range of applications. Speaking about the properties of linen fabric, it should be noted that in terms of its physical and technical characteristics and healing properties, linen is unique and has no equal among natural fabrics.
Linen fabric does not accumulate static electricity, has high vapor-humidity characteristics, is resistant to tearing and abrasion, and does not cause allergies. By the way, the healing properties of linen fabric are determined, first of all, by the ability to absorb and release moisture, maintaining an optimal balance of humidity in the underwear space, promoting rapid healing of wounds.
Technical linen fabrics - canvas, tarpaulin - are also unique in their own way.
Thus, linen yarn made by wet spinning can give the canvas special fire-resistant and water-repellent properties. Such fabric literally does not get wet and “does not burn” in fire; it is not replaceable for fire protection equipment.
Flax is also cultivated for the purpose of obtaining seeds. Flax seeds are a valuable raw material for oil production, which also has unique properties. Flaxseed oil is a "vegetable fish oil". Containing an optimal balance of polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9, it is a necessary component of the human diet.
No less valuable for livestock feed is the waste from oil production - flaxseed cake.
Flax is a waste-free plant.
In addition to the main products - flax fiber and oil and its processed products, flax shale - waste from fiber production - is also widely used.
Bromes are parts of the woody stem of a plant from which the fibers have been removed. A fire has a high calorie content and is a valuable source of heat. In addition, the combustion process produces a minimal amount of ash.
Briquettes made from pressed flax are successfully used both in large enterprises and in households.