The cultivation of fibre flax

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Abstract
Flax is one of the oldest textiles, having been in use for some seven thousand years. It is tough and durable and, as this article shows, its cultivation presents no major difficulties: under favourable conditions the yield per hectare can be twice that of cotton. It is, therefore, surprising that today flax represents no more than three per cent of the world textile market. This article suggests that flax may benefit from a general return to popular favour of natural textiles; improvement in linen cloth generally; and the development of blends of flax with other fibres.

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