Emanuel Lang flax fibre reinforced composites are an eco-friendly alternative, ready for industrial processes, replacing glass or carbon fibre composites for a sustainable future.
Why Flax?
A Locally Resilient Product.
The geographical proximity of flax: 70% of worldwide flax is cultivated in Normandy, France, a mere 700 km from Emanuel Lang.
A natural and renewable fibre: Flax is an environmentally friendly material with a low carbon footprint, requiring minimal pesticide use and irrigation.
A sector poised for expansion in France: the sector is gradually expanding to include hemp and nettle, with French hemp already undergoing valorization studies.
Flax fibre reinforced composites have the potential to revolutionise your products while achieving your decarbonisation goals.
Lightweight
The lower density of flax compared to E-glass fibers (1.45 vs. 2.5) enables the reduction of weight in structures.
Low Carbon Footprint
Unlike glass fibers, the production of which is highly energy-intensive (requiring firing at 1500°C).
Excellent Damping Properties
Damping and vibration can contribute to material aging and premature failure, while also enhancing user comfort.
Noise Insulation
Enhancing comfort and reducing environmental noise pollution.
Aesthetic
The various weaves, combined with the natural aesthetics of flax, offer opportunities to distinguish synthetic materials with fresh visual attributes.
100% Biodegradables
Unlike glass fibers, which lack end-of-life solutions.
The versatility of flax fibre reinforced composites makes them suitable for multiple applications and various sectors.
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Our Products
Emanuel-Lang is a unique entity, mastering all stages of bio-based composites manufacturing. Strong local partnerships ensure industrial process optimisation.
Spinning
Warping
Sizing
Weaving
Our Emanuel-Lang flax fibre reinforced composites offer extensive benefits.
- We benefit from a unique, comprehensive, and integrated environment encompassing spinning to weaving, along with a dedicated industrial facility for yarn dyeing.
- The presence of an ecosystem of laboratories around Mulhouse is a significant asset, enabling various teams to develop competent multidisciplinary R&D expertise, spanning textile, chemical, and process domains.
- Only the close proximity of industrial facilities and the synergy between chemical and textile expertise enable the design of innovative bio-sourced composites.
- 100% French production
- 100% of our raw materials are secured and sourced from Europe's largest flax cooperative, based in Normandy.
- 100% linen fabrics and mixed polypro linen fabrics
- Conservation of the mechanical properties of the fibres during the weaving process
- Non-twisted fibres for improved mechanical properties and easier impregnation
- Non-coated fabrics, non-irritant for workers, and non-abrasive on toolings
We offer a large range of woven and UD fabrics.
- UD: 210, 250, 420 gsm - 100% flax
- 2x2 twill: 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500, 650, 800 gsm - 100% flax
- 2x2 twill - 50% flax / 50% PP for thermoplastics applications
- Flax / epoxy prepreg is newly available
*All flax fabrics can be dyed in any colours on request
Our History
Weaving specialists since 1856, we at Emanuel-Lang have upheld our unique expertise and industrial presence.
Through fostering local partnerships with industrial and academic stakeholders, we have promoted and advanced natural fibers and ecological materials.
This proactive approach has not only preserved our expertise but also mitigated the environmental impact of synthetic materials.
While the textile industry has led the industrial revolution, the emergence of bio-composites signals a new era of ecological innovation.
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