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textiles, comes from the long, strong bast fibers that form in the outer portions of the flax stem. flax fibers also are used in industrial applications, eg, composites, geo-textiles, insulation, and specialty papers. flax seeds are the source of linseed oil, which has been widely used in paints, varnishes
, cosmetics, and linoleum. more recently, flax seeds are being recognized as a health food, with nutritional benefits from lignans and omega- fatty acids. even the woody core tissue (shive), which is removed during cleaning of fiber, is used for particleboards and animal bedding. linen, which is valued...
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