The linen from La Droguerie is Franco-Belgian. 3/4 of the steps are done in France with a detour to Belgium for certain operations. The cradle of textile linen is the Lys Valley between France and Belgium. Oekotex certified fiber - European flax certified production. Linen is a tall stem with a mauve flower and a root nearly 1 meter deep. Natural, annual plant, linen grows in 100 days without fertilizer and with very few pesticides. It is a light and airy material. The more you wear linen, the more comfortable it becomes. Linen is cool and thermoregulating, it protects from the cold in winter and shields from the heat in summer. It is a recommended material for sensitive skin. Composition: 100% linen Packaging: 50 gr ball Yarn count: 100 meters Recommended needles: 3.5 mm to 5 mm depending on the pattern Stockinette stitch sample (10 cm): 20 stitches on 4 mm needles DK yarn The finishing and dyeing are done in the West of France at Couleurs et Textiles.