The quality of the flax fibers will decide the future of the harvest, and each vintage is different. Inspectors check the solidity and appearance of the plant to determine whether the future fibers would meet the quality standards required. The longest and most resistant will serve for quality textile production, while the shorter fibers will be destined to composite materials or serve as tows. No part of flax is lost as the straw will be transformed into animal bedding. Established in Saint-Pierre-le-Viger in the Seine-Maritime department, the Terre de Lin cooperative is renowned worldwide for the premium quality of its linen fibers.