The quality of the finished linen product is often dependent upon growing conditions and harvesting techniques. To generate the longest possible fibers, flax is either hand-harvested by pulling up the entire plant or stalks are cut very close to the root. After harvesting, the plants are dried, and then the seeds are removed through a mechanized process called “rippling” (threshing) and winnowing.
The quality of the finished linen product is often dependent upon growing conditions and harvesting techniques. To generate the longest possible fibers, flax is eith,er hand-harvested by pulling up the entire plant or stalks are cut very close to the root. After harvesting the plants are dried, and then the seeds are removed through a mechanized process called “rippling” (threshing) and winnowing.