From seed to product: the excellence of French linen
A committed value chain
Our Roots at NatUp: Flax Cultivation
📍 Normandy and Hauts-de-France
Lin de France belongs to the NatUp cooperative, a major player in responsible agriculture in Normandy and its surroundings. Some of NatUp's flax growers cultivate the flax used by Lin de France, adhering to a sustainable and local agricultural model. Thanks to the fertile soil and oceanic climate of our region, we obtain a naturally strong and refined fiber.
🌿 What this means for our products: superior quality flax, lightweight, robust, and pleasant to the touch.
Fibre scutching and preparation: Linière Saint-Martin du Tilleul
📍 Linière Saint-Martin du Tilleul (Normandy)
Before they can be spun, flax fibers go through several essential steps carried out at the Saint-Martin flax mill, owned by NatUp:
✔️ Scutching: separation of long fibers (textile), short fibers (technical), seeds, and shives.
✔️ Combing: refining of long fibers for more softness and regularity.
✔️ Preparation: assembly of several batches of fibers to obtain rovings of homogeneous quality.
These steps are crucial for obtaining flexible, resistant flax suitable for textile uses.
🧵 What this means for our products: Homogeneous, flexible, and resistant flax, ensuring a pleasant feel and perfect drape for our creations.
Spinning: the rebirth of French yarn
📍 La French Filature (Normandy)
We are proud to work with La French Filature, the first wet spinning flax mill in France of the 21st century. Located directly on the site of the Saint Martin du Tilleul flax mill, it ensures a meticulous transformation of roving into a fine and regular yarn, ideal for weaving high-end fabrics.
💎 What this means for our products: A fluid and breathable material, ready for weaving high-quality fabrics.
Weaving: a wide range of fabrics
📍 Hauts-de-France
Weaving is a key step that defines the weight, texture, and appearance of the fabric. At Lemaitre Demeestere, a historic player in French textiles since 1835 and also a member of NatUp, we perpetuate unique expertise in linen weaving. Threads are transformed into precisely designed fabrics that combine strength, elegance, and softness.
🎨 A varied range to meet all needs:
✔️ Colors: From natural shades to deeper colors, obtained through environmentally friendly processes.
✔️ Weight and texture: From light and airy linen to thicker linen, ideal for structured pieces.
✔️ Finishes: Classic, textured, or patterned weaves to offer a unique aesthetic.
🧵 What this means for our products: A fabric adapted to every use, and a palette of timeless colors that can be adapted to every season.
Garment manufacturing: traditional and ethical expertise
📍 France
At Lin de France, each product is carefully crafted in specialized French workshops. We select our partners for their textile expertise, and also work with professional integration structures, promoting local employment and inclusion.
🛍️ Special attention to every detail:
✔️ Precise cuts and finishes.
✔️ Respect for the volume and natural drape of linen.
✔️ Materials and packaging chosen according to sustainability criteria.
👕 What this means for our products: A meticulous finish for sleek, comfortable, and timeless pieces, to be worn year after year.