March 09, 2026
The new bio-materials village has grown by more than 30% compared to the last edition in 2025, expanding from 250m² to 333m² and features 14 Alliance members and partners representing the full flax-linen & hemp composites value chain – from fibre cultivation and processing through to resins, fabrics and semi-finished materials. This growth reflects a strategic evolution in how European flax and hemp are positioned within the advanced materials landscape.
To support this growth -and in response to increasing requirements for transparency, innovation and regulatory alignment- the Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is stepping up to provide technical, scientific, environmental, and economic data for the industry and composite markets, backed by a strong, diverse, comprehensive, and evolving scientific ecosystem.
With the support of this European network -bringing together a European Scientific Council (ESC) composed of experts, as well as agronomic and technical institutes and research centres, the Alliance is proud to launch two essential technical guides at JEC World 2026.
The European Flax-Linen Environmental Footprint Guide delivers comprehensive LCA data for certified European flax fibres and processing, including newly released processed fibre datasets developed with Alliance members, enabling brands and manufacturers to quantify and communicate environmental performance for regulatory compliance and market access.
The Process Guide to European Flax-Linen & Hemp Composites Manufacturing, by the 2025 renewal Alliance's European Scientific Council dedicated to composite, provides composite manufacturers with industry-tested expertise spanning agriculture through industrial processing, addressing key process sensitivities and best practices to support informed industrial development.
All details and information in the press pack.
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