Masters of FLAX FIBRE™

The quality of linen is as much about people as it is about plants. Flax has been grown and processed in Europe for generations, with skills and knowledge carefully handed down and enriched through training. From sowing to harvesting, specialist equipment and close collaboration between farmers and scutchers ensure the best possible fibres are produced.

Flax cultivation in Western Europe is shaped by observation and restraint. It is generally grown without irrigation, with inputs such as fertilisers and treatments applied only when needed and in limited amounts. Field retting takes place naturally, relying on rain, dew, sun and wind, without irrigation. Water retting is prohibited. Seeds are certified GMO free, and preference is given to chemical-free treatments. These measured choices help protect both crop health and the environment.

Flax is sown in long crop rotations, typically every six or more years on the same land. This practice preserves soil quality, reduces pests and diseases, and encourages biodiversity. Farmers can also take steps such as planting cover crops or creating flower-rich areas to support local ecosystems.

Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ certified farms and processors follow European labour laws, ensuring legal employment.

The environmental impact of flax fibre is carefully assessed using life cycle data. The industry contributes to the European Commission’s Environmental Footprint programme and is committed to continuous improvement, with research focusing on climate change adaptation and integrated crop protection.

The fibres are extracted entirely by mechanical scutching, without water or solvents.

Nothing is wasted. The entire plant is valued, and nothing is wasted: all fibres, long and short, and all products are reused. For example, short fibres and shives find use in paper and composites, and seeds are pressed for oil or used in animal feed.

For you, this means linen that is beautifully soft, breathable and made to last. For us, it means working with a fibre that reflects craft, traceability and responsibility at every stage.

Our linen tells the story of European fields, skilled hands and thoughtful production, woven into the fabric that you take home.