PA Flax Project

Flax is a climate-positive plant that’s easy to grow. It requires little-to-no chemical inputs or irrigation. It protects waterways, remediates soil, and provides pollinator habitat. Flax’s most valuable use is for linen production. Demand for linen grows as consumers turn away from synthetics and demand natural fibers. Flax can also be turned into dozens of other products, making it a versatile and high-value crop. But in order to become linen and other products, flax must be processed. The United States has ample space for growing flax, but we lack the infrastructure for processing.

There used to be a significant textile industry in PA, but the equipment and infrastructure are long gone. PA Flax Project is organizing farmers, creating infrastructure for processing, and making American linen possible again.