So Conard's colleague Veerle Rots at the University of Liège in Belgium tried using a replica to make rope from a variety of materials, including sinew from deer, flax, hemp, cattail, linden ...

Some cordage, rope and webbing are made of glass or fiberglass, ceramic, or metallic fibers. Others are made of blended fiber structures. Textile products made of leather, hemp, jute, linen, and flax ...

The cooperative of farmers and textile producers wants to jump-start flax production to provide more linen clothing as an alternative to fossil fuel-based synthetic fibers. This story is part of the ...

This new-found abundance also offered a range of resource opportunities. Raupō's flax-like leaves were woven into mats, rope ...

Is flaxseed the new wonder food? Preliminary studies show that it may help fight heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer. Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. In the 8th ...

Another incoming interior design trend for 2025 is ‘Check mate’. Add a playful twist to a timeless black and white palette by ...

Flax was widely grown 100 years ago to make linen for garments and for ships' sails. But its decline was triggered by a move towards cheaper man-made fibres, which were often imported, and a shift ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - U.S. law enforcement has disrupted a second major Chinese hacking group nicknamed "Flax Typhoon" and wrested thousands of compromised devices from its grasp ...

Flaxseed oil, frequently consumed as a health supplement, is renowned for its myriad of health advantages. This oil is derived from flax plant seeds, and it’s rich in essential nutrients such as ...

Flaxseed oil, a popular health supplement, is obtained from the seeds of the flax plant. Its unique benefit comes from the rich concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for maintaining ...

Under these conditions, raupo evolved strategies for survival: aerated roots to cope with water logging; tiny, abundant seeds ...