Crailar begins flax fibre production in the US
17/01/2013
"We have waited a long time to be in direct control of our production line from the standpoints of fiber quality, integrity, and volume," said Ken Barker, CEO of the Canadian company. "This is an important milestone for us as a company and the industry as a whole as we execute Crailar flax fibre introductions at multiple sectors of retail and industry in 2013."
The company plans to produce 68,000kg per week, increasing to 136,000kg per week in February and then to level off 200,000kg per week. By the end of 2013, it anticipates expanding its production capacity to achieve more than 450,000kg of fibre per week.
Crailar supplies natural fibre in the form of flax, hemp and other bast fibres to apparel groups HanesBrands and Target, and Italy’s Tuscarora Yarns, among others.
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