SAERTEX and Terre de Lin have launched a collaboration for non-crimp fabrics with flax fibers for marine, sports, & leisure segments. The two companies’ partnership aims to combine SAERTEX´s expertise in reinforcement materials with the large capacity of one of the world´s biggest suppliers of sustainable flax fibers, Terre de Lin. SAERTEX and Terre de Lin will be displaying the latest innovations in the fields of reinforcement materials and flax fibers at the JEC World from May 2 – 5
SAERTEX is known for its expertise in composite reinforcements made from glass, carbon, and aramid fibers. In addition to the previously used basalt, flax is now the second bio-based fiber that expands the range of textile possibilities. Flax fibers are renewable and have a minimal environmental impact during processing. They help partners of SAERTEX to reduce the CO2 footprint of their composite products and are thus in line with SAERTEX´s corporate vision, “Innovation for a resource-saving future,” which aims to make a significant contribution towards minimizing the consumption of non-renewable resources and fossil fuels.
Terre de Lin is the global leader in flax production. Based in Normandy, it manages flax culture and transforms from seeds to fibers. The company is committed to ongoing quality improvement and innovation. Terre de Lin focuses on keeping its flax expertise gained from the seeds to the fibers method and strives to continuously improve the environmental impact of flax production and its social responsibility.
Flax fiber is obtained from the inner bark of the stem of a plant grown in temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It is a natural, cellulosic, multi-cellular bast fiber. Flax fiber is 10–100 cm in length, and its diameter varies from 40 to 80 μm. Flax is stronger than cotton as its polymers lie almost parallel to the fiber axis. Flax is one of the oldest textile fibers. Fabric made from flax is called linen.
