1 pack contains 10 balls of 50 grams. What is flax? The history of linen in a nutshell. Flax is a fiber made of about 70% cellulose, derives from the plant linum usitatissimum. The advantages of flax products and why prefer it to other fibers? • Resistance • Dries faster than cotton • Excellent temperature regulator • Softness • Shine • Flax is used both in the treatment of allergies and in prevention • Also often used to make personal hygiene products Fun facts about flax fiber. In Indian medicine, it is preferred in the form of infusion or herbal tea to treat respiratory system diseases, in the West it is recommended especially in case of constipation, irritable bowel and gastritis.