Step 1 of 10
Cultivation
Flax is grown in several Egyptian governorates.
How it's made
Ten steps, as the partner factory describes them. Photos show the real work.
Harvested flax in Egypt, September 2026. Step 2 of 10
Harvest
The flax is harvested when ready and gathered for retting.
Water retting in Egypt, September 2026. Step 3 of 10
Water retting
Stems are retted in water so the fibre separates from the rest of the stem. No chemical or extra treatments.
Flax in the open in Egypt, September 2026. Step 4 of 10
Spreading & drying
Retted stems are spread and dried before processing.
Processing line at the partner factory, September 2026. Step 5 of 10
Mechanical separation
At the partner factory, the fibre is first separated from the stems by machine.
Processing line at the partner factory, September 2026. Step 6 of 10
Scutching & sorting
Scutching removes the woody matter, and the fibre is sorted. This is where the fibre is checked for cleanliness and strength.
Hackled fibre at the partner factory, September 2026. Step 7 of 10
Hackling
Hackling combs out short fibre and remaining matter and leaves the long fibre straight and parallel, ready for flax yarn.
Step 8 of 10
High-density baling
Hackled fibre is pressed into high-density bales of 240–280 kg and tied with wire. Labels can carry buyer data.
Step 9 of 10
Storage
Export-ready stock is held year-round. Moisture is ≤ 12 %.
Bales loaded for export, September 2026. Step 10 of 10
Export
Bales are prepared for export from Egypt. Port of loading and Incoterms are confirmed in each quotation.
How the fibre is checked
The fibre is checked during scutching for cleanliness and fibre strength. Fibre strength is tested; the value is given on request.
Samples are available before you order.
Independent inspection: ask us.
Tell us what you need
Grade, quantity, destination and timing. Prices are quoted per request and never published.