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What is retting? Breaking? Scutching? Hackling? No, not terms from a horror movie, but some of the many stages flax goes through as it’s turned into linen! We couldn’t find a source that succinctly described all the different aspects of flax fiber and linen production and processing, so we developed one ourselves! Check out our…
In 2025, the flax fiber industry in North America demonstrated significant growth, with NALA playing a key role in driving this progress. We’re proud of the strides we’ve made this year and are eager to carry that momentum into 2026. NALA’s 2025 Annual Report not only reflects our achievements but also provides a roadmap to…
First such report outlines current flax-for-linen production and expanding manufacturing capacity (Portland, OR. March 26, 2026) – The Portland, OR-based North American Linen Association (NALA) today released the “Status of Flax Fiber in North America” report marking the first step in documenting the history, current state, and future of the flax fiber industry in the…
Sponsor the First Status of Flax Fiber in North America Report! The North American Linen Association is offering an exciting sponsorship opportunity! By sponsoring the development and publication of the first report on the status of flax fiber in North America we would provide extensive positioning of your company as a leader in the flax…