Flax, an environmentally friendly and sustainable choice

Linen has long been a part of our history and our future. Since the Stone Age, this natural, durable and sustainable material has been a faithful companion in man's textile heritage. We at Klässbols Linneväveri are proud to have managed this ancient tradition for over a century, weaving linen with the same dedication and precision as our ancestors.

That linen is one of our oldest textile fibers is not just a history lesson, it is living proof of the material’s timeless quality. Linen weaving is not just part of our history, it is part of us. Every thread we weave carries with it a promise of less environmental impact, a consideration that permeates our work and our products. Our linen stands not only for sustainability in the material itself, but also for a legacy of craftsmanship and care for our planet.

When you choose our linen products, you become part of this rich tradition. You are not just choosing an environmentally friendly option, you are choosing a piece of living history and craftsmanship. Our passion for linen weaving has lasted for over 100 years, and thanks to you, we can continue to carry this proud tradition forward.

Where does our linen yarn come from?

The flax yarn that we weave our linen products from today comes from flax shavings grown in France and Belgium. Everything is grown according to the rules for sustainable organic farming. lineis also prepared there, which means that thelineare processed into spinnable fibers that are then turned into raw yarn at various spinning mills around the world. The yarn is also dyed at the spinning mills.

We buy our GOTS eco-labeled linen yarn ( Global Organic Textile Standard ) from the Italian Linificio and the French Safilin . These companies are fully environmentally certified and are carefully controlled in European supply chains. Why do we buy linen yarn from these countries, you may wonder? It is mainly because it is unfortunately not possible to buy in Sweden. But also because these linen yarn suppliers can deliver the colors and volumes we want, they have the right environmental policy and that they have a certain CSR work ( Safilin ) ​​that we appreciate.
The dyes that the linen yarn is dyed with are also GOTS eco-labeled. This means, among other things, that no hazardous chemicals are used. You can read more about GOTS at medvetenkonsumtion.se .

Some of our half-linen products are woven from 50% linen and 50% cotton. The cotton yarn comes from German Otto Garne , which is also certified with Fair Trade, GOTS and more.

In this fascinating video, Safilin , one of our valued linen yarn suppliers, gives an exclusive insight into how their fine linen yarn is produced. We are proud to collaborate with dedicated artisans like Safilin, whose meticulous process not only guarantees the highest quality but also reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and traditional craftsmanship. Join us on a journey that shows the entire process from line cultivation to the finished yarn – a process that we find deeply fascinating and which lies at the heart of our quality products.

Video from SAFILIN.fr

OUR sewing thread

We use Gütermann polyester thread which is Oeko-Tex certified , which means that it is gentle on animals, nature and free from toxins. The thread, which is extremely durable, requires much less water and energy consumption in production than the equivalent production of cotton, for example. Thanks to the manufacturer's MCT technology, the fiber release is extremely minimal as they work with endless fibers unlike in a traditional Corespun technology.