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Among the different natural fibres, flax is the oldest fibre from plant source used during the early human civilization. The use of the fibre is documented since ancient Egyptian era. This fibre is normally grown in different parts of Europe, America and Asian countries. Water is one of the important resources used in every process starting from cultivation to processing. Recycling/reuse/minimizing the use of water may be one approach towards sustainable development. On the other hand, reducing the use of chemicals/ natural resources reduces environmental load. This chapter covers to some extent about cultivation and extraction of the fibre and its further processing into yarn and fabric up to fashion garments. It will also touch on the aspects like reuse and bio-disposal.
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Debnath, S. (2020). Flax Fibre Extraction to Fashion Products Leading Towards Sustainable Goals. In: Gardetti, M., Muthu, S. (eds) The UN Sustainable Development Goals for the Textile and Fashion Industry. Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8787-6_3
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