Fiber Property
Moisture content changes in raw flax during sea or land transport correspond to the natural absorption of the plant fiber as it encounters different environmental conditions. Flax transit regain identifies the specific percentage of water present in the fiber upon arrival at the mill compared to its departure state. Monitoring these levels is necessary because flax is highly sensitive to humidity and can gain or lose mass without any change in the actual fiber volume.
Calculation Method
Calculation method for this value involves comparing the net weight at the shipping point to the net weight at the destination. If a container of scutched flax leaves a humid coastal warehouse and travels through an arid region, the total mass often drops. Logistics managers track these shifts to verify that no fiber was lost to theft or damage.
A higher moisture level can also lead to mold or rot if the fibers are packed too tightly for the duration of the voyage.
Contractual Compliance
Contractual compliance depends on the regain staying within the limits set by the purchase agreement. Excessive moisture upon delivery triggers a price adjustment to ensure the buyer pays only for the agreed dry weight plus the standard allowance. The invoice is recalculated based on the actual dry mass plus the allowed standard.
