PA Flax Project

Did you know that there are many words in the English language that have their roots in flax and linen? This month's word is... lingerie! Today, we associate lingerie with a specific kind of clothing, but originally it was a word referring to any women's undergarments. Linen undergarments were particularly important before mass-production of clothing, because it absorbed sweat and kept outer-layers clean for longer. What other words have their roots in flax and linen? Tune back in next month or comment some.

Join us this Sunday at Chesapeake Fibershed for their 3rd annual fall gathering! There will be a no-waste potluck, sustainable cloth gallery and fashion show, and a panel discussion about flax production including our co-founder, Heidi Barr, and director of agriculture, Bill Shick. More info can be found at their website, linked below

BIG NEWS Our new fundraising campaign goal is now $35,000!!! We have identified likely funding sources to help us with additional farm equipment, which means we are able to lower our ask. We are so grateful for all of the support we have received. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Please help us reach our new goal via this link:

Flax experts took the stage for a series of presentations and an engaging discussion about the potential of flax, a miraculous rotation crop that sequesters carbon and has many applications, from linen textiles to oils for paints and flooring, to seed for food. Thank you to the panelists Heidi Barr, Co-founder and CEO of the PA Flax Project, Alvin Ulrich, Founder of Biolin Research, and Marie Demaegdt, Textile and Sustainability Manager at the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp, for sharing their work and to the audience for their questions and contributions to the conversation. Watch the recording on-demand: https://lnkd.in/eQrYstsb

The North American Linen Association Board of Directors Heidi Barr from PA Flax Project and Alvin Ulrich of Biolin Research enjoyed being on the panel of Flaxperts at Parsons School of Design— with the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp. Thank you to the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design for creating and hosting a fantastic event. We enjoyed the panel discussion, which, due to unforeseen circumstances, had a robust online engagement, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration. The Regeneration of Flax exhibition is open until November 12th. Visit to learn about the many applications of Flax, from textiles to flax-crete! #RegenerationofFlax #Flaxperts #NorthAmericanLinenAssociation

In-person tickets are sold out, but virtual tickets are still available for our upcoming event! Take a deep dive into the lifecycle and potentials of flax. On October 7th, a panel of experts will take the stage to explore the many forces that impact the agricultural production and uses of flax - from fiber and oil to textiles. Join us for this hybrid event held alongside the exhibition Regeneration of Flax: Linseed, Linen, Shive & Oil. Discover how flax, grown as a rotational crop, sequesters carbon and offers a biobased alternative to synthetics in textiles, composites, insulation, and more. Reception and gallery visit to follow. We hope you can join us! 🗓️: Monday 10/07 🕔: Panel at 5pm 📍: Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Auditorium, Parsons School of Design, 66 5th Avenue 💻: Zoom link via registration Read about the panelists - Heidi Barr of PA Flax Project, Alvin Ulrich of Biolin Research, and Marie Demaegdt of Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp - here: https://lnkd.in/ghPkRaB2

We are crowdfunding! The PA Flax Project has been so lucky to receive some grants, but there are still some gaps to fill. Head over to our youtube channel to hear the details of our crowdfunding campaign, and thank you so much in advanced to anyone who is able to donate!

Did you know that there are many words in the English language that have their roots in flax and linen? This month's word is... linseed! Linseed is the oil that is made from flax/linen seeds, and is often used in oil paint, as well as a coating due to its ability to repel water and decrease rust - a very important part of construction work! What other words have their roots in flax and linen? Tune back in next month or comment some.

Join us in person or online for this Regeneration of Flax panel discussion and exhibition hosted by Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design. This is a great opportunity to meet North American Linen Association board and members along with Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp. RSVP Today! https://lnkd.in/eBAeqrEj

From seed to fiber, every part of the flax plant can be made into usable materials - but HOW exactly does a plant transform into a textile-ready fiber? PA Flax Project took HML through traditional hand-processing methods that separate the long, golden flax fibers from unwanted plant material. Discover the journey from field to fabric and explore this ancient craft that is inspiring new creations at our 'Regeneration of Flax' Exhibition, opening September 30th! 🔗Exhibition details: https://lnkd.in/evuUW6Vi Special thanks to exhibition sponsors Duracryl Global Flooring, Forbo Flooring Systems, and Tuscarora Mills. #regenerationFLAX