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# Mallon Linen

Re-introducing Irish Grown Flax for Linen

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Sharing stories of flax cultivation and harvesting](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/news/) - Blog from Mallon Farm with news, random thoughts and flax inspired curiosities.
- [The weird mystery of the Frankenstein flax scutcher](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tradition-restarted-scutching-flax-at-mallon-farm/) - We found an old 1940's flax scutcher in a barn. It had plates from Mackies and Sirocco Works but the paint suggests Union or Depoortere. It's a mystery!
- [The Ballinderry River and Rethinking Retting](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/the-ballinderry-river-and-rethinking-retting/) - How we developed river friendly retting methods for flax processing on Mallon Farm to protect local waterways such as the Ballinderry River
- [Linenopolis: a world famous leader in linen](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/linenopolis-when-belfast-led-the-world-in-linen-production/) - Linen production was once a huge industry in Ireland, earning Belfast the nickname of “Linenopolis” and a reputation as a world leader in linen manufacturing.
- [The Exciting Arrival of the Wee Blue Blossom!](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/the-exciting-arrival-of-the-wee-blue-blossom-2/) - The beautiful flowers that appear on the flax plants are known here as the "wee blue blossom". They can be seen around the city as well as in the countryside!
- [River Friendly Retting in a Repurposed Cheese Vat](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/upcycling-a-cheese-vat-for-a-circular-regenerative-retting-system/) - Retting our Irish grown flax fibre using harvested rainwater which is spread on the fields afterwards, a circular and regenerative textile process.
- [The flax harvest rescued from the rain (almost)](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/the-flax-harvest-rescued-from-the-rain-almost/) - Harvesting Flax on Mallon Farm The Harvest Traditionally, flax is harvested 100 days after being sown. So far that has been our experience here at Mallon Farm, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. However, in 2021, a mix of strong sunshine and heavy rain meant that the flax ripened quicker than usual and some collapsed under
- [Sowing flax for fibre; a revival of Irish Grown Linen](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/hello-world/) - Mallon Farm started sowing flax for fibre in 2017 as part of a seven year crop rotation, the mission is to re-introduce Irish Grown flax for making linen.

## Pages

- [Irish Grown Flax: Rediscovering the lost Art of Linen Production](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/) - Re-introduction of flax for linen in Ireland, working with other small scale growers and processors to create regenerative and fully circular textiles.
- [Irish grown flax fibre to Linen, the magical transformation](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/flaxtolinenprocess/) - The magical transformation from field to fibre to linen makes for a regenerative and fully circular textile from Irish grown flax fibre.
- [The collaborative community breathing new life into the textile industry](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/community/) - There is a growing community all working together to create a localised, regenerative textile industry.
- [Process](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/process/) - The process Some of the secrets we've learned about growing and processing flax from field to fabric The magical transformation from field to fibre to linen makes for a regenerative and fully circular textile from Irish grown flax fibre. When we first planted some flax we did everything wrong. The wrong variety, the wrong seeding
- [Gallery](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/elementor-page-896/) - A gallery of images from Mallon Farm showing flax growing, harvesting, processing, people and products.
- [Shop](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/shop/) - Order small batch Irish Grown flax fibre and handspun thread from Mallon Farm County Tyrone. Regeneratively grown and processed.
- [Volunteer - Join the movement to restore local textile supply chains](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/volunteer/) - Get involved with the movement to restore locally grown and processed textiles. Visit the farm for one of our open days.
- [Get Involved](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/getinvolved/) - Become a part of the GROWING flax revival It will take a community to rebuild the flax growing industry. Whether you just want to stay in touch or you want to come and work on restoring machines, there are lots of ways to get involved.
- [Group visits to Mallon Farm](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/events-at-mallon-farm/) - Book a group visit to Mallon Farm Things to know before you go We are a working farm first and foremost, so please don’t expect a typical visitor attraction. There will be mud and insects and farm machinery.We have our own cats and dogs so please check before bringing yours. When you book we will email
- [Upcoming events](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/upcoming-events/)
- [What's happening on the farm - instagram news](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/whats-happening-on-the-farm-insta-feed/)
- [Gift Voucher for Mallon Linen](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/gift-card/)

## Products

- [Hand spun linen yarn (10m)](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product/hand-spun-yarn/) - #post_excerptHand spun linen yarn made from Irish grown flax fibre.
- [The Mallon Linen Field to Fabric Box](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product/field-to-fabric-box/) - The Mallon Linen Field to Fabric box contains our full range of flax fibre, hand spun yarn, a sample of linen and a factsheet about growing and processing flax.
- [Rough tow flax fibre 1kg](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product/516/) - Rough tow flax fibre suitable for a wide range of uses, grown regeneratively on Mallon Farm in Ireland. Short flax fibres with some chaff and straw. Free shipping for orders over £100 to NI, ROI and UK.
- [Hand hackled fine line flax fibre](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product/hand-hackled-fine-line-fibre/) - This is the high quality long fine line flax fibre suitable for hand spinning. We're told it is beautiful to work with; soft, fine yet strong. Free shipping for orders over £100 to NI, ROI and UK.
- [Donate a Flax 405 cordage kit](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product/donate-a-flax-405-cordage-kit/) - FLAX 405 Mallon to Mizen Cordage Kit Individual kits with 100g of scutched flax fibre and a guide for cordage making, or Community boxes with 1kg of flax fibre and 10 printed guides. Purchasing this 'Donate' box means we will donate a kit to an organisation representing marginalised communities - more info in the description below. Many threads make for strong rope. If you want a kit for yourself you can purchase one here
- [Good tow flax fibre](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product/good-tow-flax-fibre/) - Good quality Irish tow flax fibre suitable for hand spinning as well many other uses such as composites, upholstery and bedding. Free shipping for orders over £100 to NI, ROI and UK.
- [Flax 405 cordage kit](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product/flax-405-cordage-kit/) - FLAX 405 Mallon to Mizen Cordage Kit Individual kits with 100g of scutched flax fibre and a guide for cordage making, or Community boxes with 1kg of flax fibre and 10 printed guides. Use the kit to join the Flax 405 Mallon to Mizen project and support others to do the same - more info in the description below. Many threads make for strong rope.
- [Scutched flax fibre](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product/scutched-flax-fibre/) - Scutched flax fibre available to buy from Mallon Linen, Irish Grown Flax Fibre suitable for hackling and hand spinning for linen. Regenerative textile.

## Events

- [Wee Blue Blossom Morning event](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/event/wee-blue-blossom-morning-event/) - The 'Wee Blue Blossom' Event. Saturday 25th July at Mallon Farm, County Tyrone. Come for a farm visit which will include a visit to the flax field. Over the course of two hours we will discuss growing and processing flax as part of a regenerative farming system. You will see the flax field, have
- [Wee Blue Blossom Afternoon Event](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/event/2271/) - The 'Wee Blue Blossom' Event. Saturday 25th July at Mallon Farm, County Tyrone. Come for a farm visit which will include a visit to the flax field. Over the course of two hours we will discuss growing and processing flax as part of a regenerative farming system. You will see the flax field, have
- [Save the Date: Fibreshed Ireland's Annual Symposium](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/event/save-the-date-fibreshed-irelands-annual-symposium/) - Save the date for Fibreshed Ireland's annual symposium on Friday 21 November 2025, followed by an open day of activities on Saturday 22 November

## Categories

- [Uncategorised](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/category/uncategorised/)

## Tags

- [conservation](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/conservation/)
- [crop](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/crop/)
- [environment](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/environment/)
- [farming](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/farming/)
- [fibre](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/fibre/)
- [flax](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/flax/)
- [ireland](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/ireland/)
- [irish](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/irish/)
- [latest news](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/latest-news/)
- [linen](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/linen/)
- [nature](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/nature/)
- [regenerative](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/regenerative/)
- [reshoring](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/reshoring/)
- [restarted](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/restarted/)
- [natural](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/natural/)
- [seeds](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/seeds/)
- [sowing](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/sowing/)
- [sustainable](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/sustainable/)
- [textile](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/textile/)
- [tradition](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/tradition/)
- [nature friendly](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/nature-friendly/)
- [agriculture](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/agriculture/)
- [Linen Fabric Ireland](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/linen-fabric-ireland/)
- [Irish Flax](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/irish-flax/)
- [Northern Ireland](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/northern-ireland/)
- [Irish Fibre](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/irish-fibre/)
- [Regenerative Textiles](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/regenerative-textiles/)
- [Regenerative farming](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/regenerative-farming/)
- [Natural Fibre Textiles](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/natural-fibre-textiles/)
- [Ethical Textile Production](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/ethical-textile-production/)
- [Eco-Friendly Fabrics](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/eco-friendly-fabrics/)
- [Renewable Textile Resources](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/renewable-textile-resources/)
- [Regenerative Fibre Production](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/regenerative-fibre-production/)
- [Regenerative Agriculture](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/regenerative-agriculture/)
- [Sustainable Textiles](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/sustainable-textiles/)
- [Regn Ag](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/regn-ag/)
- [Nature Friendly Farming](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/nature-friendly-farming/)
- [Sustainable flax](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/sustainable-flax/)
- [Regenerative Agriculture Textiles](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/regenerative-agriculture-textiles/)
- [Regenerative Fabric Innovation](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/regenerative-fabric-innovation/)
- [Textile Regeneration Practices Environmentally Friendly Textiles](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/textile-regeneration-practices-environmentally-friendly-textiles/)
- [Circular Textile](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/circular-textile/)
- [Biodegradable Textiles](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/biodegradable-textiles/)
- [Agroecological Farming](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/agroecological-farming/)
- [Flax fibre](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/flax-fibre/)
- [Sustainable Fashion Materials](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/sustainable-fashion-materials/)
- [linenopolis](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/linenopolis/)
- [textile history](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/textile-history/)
- [heritage](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/heritage/)
- [history of linen industry](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/history-of-linen-industry/)
- [flax for textiles](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/tag/flax-for-textiles/)

## Product categories

- [Flax fibre](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-category/flax-fibre/) - Flax fibre for composites and spinning for yarn

## Product tags

- [flax](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-tag/flax/)
- [fibre](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-tag/fibre/)
- [spinning](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-tag/spinning/)
- [textile](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-tag/textile/)
- [yarn](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-tag/yarn/)
- [sustainable](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-tag/sustainable/)
- [handspinning](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-tag/handspinning/)
- [thread](https://mallonlinen.co.uk/product-tag/thread/)