In 2023-2024, we explored the collective value chain together with various partners. This year, we are putting the findings into practice by collectively growing 3 hectares of flax. We are creating a learning community where knowledge sharing leads to fair risk distribution, solution-oriented thinking and shared responsibility.

The first steps have been taken: the seeds have been sown. Willem Groenenberg of the organic farm de Hooge Polder, located in the Biesbosch, has sown the organic fiber flax variety Iris from Van de Bilt Vlas en Zaden.

Partners: Organic farm De Hooge Polder, Van de Bilt Zaden en vlas B.V., Safilin Linen & Hemp spinner, Enschede Textielstad, Joline Jolink, KLEE – met de hand geweven and Avans University of Applied Sciences/The Centre of Expertise Wellbeing Economy and New Entrepreneurship.