Flax was developed in neolithic era VIII – III centuries BC. Other samples of flax were found by archaeologists when they studied Egyptian pyramids. Flax has valuable hygienic properties. In hot weather, a man dressed in flax clothes has a body temperature 3-4 degrees lower than in clothes made from other fabrics.
Flax began to be cultivated as a culture in the Neolithic era: VIII – III centuries. BC e. Other later linen samples were found by archaeologists in the study of Egyptian pyramids.
Production of the fabric isn’t hard but laborious:
- Collecting flax and receiving flax straw.
- Soaking of linen straw. To do this, the stalks are spread in the fields for 4-5 weeks to soak with dew.
- Primary processing: drying, crushing, beating.
- Getting yarn: comb, forming tape, getting a thin twisted tape from rovings.
- Fabric production
- Finishing production: bleaching, dyeing.
Dressed flax become thinner, better in characteristic and quality flax yarn. It is used for making of light costume fabrics.
Flax characteristics:
- Ecological.
- High thermal conductivity.
- Wear resistance and durability
- Breathability.
- Minimum electrification.
Flax can remove heat and moisture. In hot weather, the temperature of body in flax clothes will be 3-4 degrees lower than in those made from other fabrics.
It is also proved that wearing linen clothes prevents some diseases like fungus, nor bacteria because flax has rare bacteriological properties.
If you wear flax shirts with classic summer suit, your business etiquette is not violated. Flax summer costume is a perfect decision to attend informal events.
