Linen, derived from the flax plant, is synonymous with breezy, effortless summer style. Known for its exceptional cooling ...

Flax was widely grown 100 years ago to make ... for up to 10% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Although linen clothing can be more expensive to buy, it's a strong and hard-wearing fibre ...

This is taking place as part of the month-long British Textile Biennial 2021 festival of UK fabric and clothing production, being held at 13 venues across east Lancashire. The flax and woad were ...