Linen, precious as the future

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Linen, precious as the future

Linen, precious as the future

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Linen: natural par excellence.

Flax and hemp are natural fibres with exceptional properties, not only because they respect the environment, but also because they safeguard the health of human beings.

All yarns come with the highest certification, due to meticulous regulation throughout an entirely European supply chain. European suppliers and growers guarantee compliance with environmental and social standards, to reassure the customer of the integrity of each phase of the production process.

As verification of our continuous commitment to sustainability, the European fibre we use has certified traceability.

Transparent choices and processes, which we love to share: 

download our Sustainability Report (2022) to learn more

The production process that also favours nature.

If there is one word that best describes the sustainability of linen, it is circularity. 

The fibre is 100% circular because the by-products of its production process are used as secondary raw material. And that’s not all – linen fibre is 100% biodegradable and the energy used for its production is from 4% to 10% of that which would be required to produce synthetic fibres (in MJ/Kg).

The cultivation of flax has low environmental impact and contributes to the protection of the land.

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It does not require artificial irrigation, only rainwater.

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It has reduced need for fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides and requires little manuring.

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It contributes to the preservation of watercourses and groundwater.

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Its root system improves soil structure and fertility.

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One hectare of flax retains 3.7 t./ha of CO2 every year.


” 100% biodegradable and 100% circular: linen is the natural fibre that most stands out for its ecological profile and its ethical values. “

Linificio has completed the product Carbon Footprint (CFP) verification for its 100% linen yarns in counts 39 and 26, conducted by Bureau Veritas in accordance with the UNI EN ISO 14067:2018 standard and in line with the ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards.

The study quantified the products’ climate footprint by measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the entire life cycle of the linen yarn, from the cultivation of the raw material to the production of the finished yarn and its disposal (“from cradle to grave”).

The objective is to identify opportunities to reduce the associated Product Carbon Footprint.

As stated by Michele Pozzi, Commercial Director: “Obtaining this certification is not just a milestone, but a tangible commitment towards a more sustainable future.” This highlights how the calculation and verification of the Carbon Footprint are a concrete commitment to environmental sustainability, in a context of growing attention to these issues.

Obtaining the ISO 14067:2018 Verification Opinion consolidates the company’s commitment to reporting the product Carbon Footprint, adding to a structured and transparent sustainability journey, evidenced by numerous certifications already acquired:

  • Certified B Corp
  • ISO 9001 (quality)
  • ISO 14001 (environment)
  • ISO 45001 (health and safety)
  • SA8000 (social responsibility)
  • Oeko-Tex®
  • Master of Linen®
  • Master of Flax®
  • GOTS
Discover the certifications

Traced Sustainability.

In 2022 we created a digital passport for the 1873 The Ould Linen yarn: thus began the process of traceability from field to yarn based on blockchain technology.

The various steps can be seen by accessing a dynamic QR code, where each actor in the supply chain independently enters their own details.

Digital Passport 1873 – The Ould Linen

The passport can be easily integrated with any information relating to operations following spinning (weaver, finisher and garment manufacturer): the final consumer will thus be able to trace every step of the supply chain by accessing the QR code. With this technology it is possible not only to verify the location, but also the date on which the processing took place.

The numbers of linen’s ecological footprint.

0 ,7 t./ha
deductions per year per hectare of flax
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hectares of flax grown in Europe
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tonnes of CO2 stored *
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millions of cubic metres of water would be consumed if flax crops were replaced. with cotton
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tonnes of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions avoided every year in Europe.
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tonnes of oil equivalent saved per year
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tonnes of phytosanitary products saved per year
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millions of cubic metres of water would be consumed if flax crops were replaced. with cotton

* average calculated over the 2004/2011 marketing years in France, Belgium and the Netherlands – sources C.I.P.A.LIN (FR), A.B.V (B), C.V. (NL)

** Source: Audit Commission Européenne, Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament, Brussels, 2008 / ACV linen shirt, Bio Intelligence Service 2007

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