There are strict limitations on the use of the label: it has to match a set of quality standards and a certificate can be obtained only by Belgian companies.

[2] These standards include that at least 85% of the product by weight contains natural vegetable flax fibres of European Union-origin.

Due to its strength, the fabric was very convenient for the army (sails for trucks and trains, tents, uniforms,..).

Partly due to the rise of flax within the Soviet Union, the (European) weavers formed an association to promote themselves internationally.

The aim of this confederation was to bring together people of the flax industry from different countries, create guidelines and coordinate the promotion of European linen all over the world.

The CICL organized ‘Fil d’OR’, an event that took place several times: in 1985 and 1987 in Monte Carlo and in 1989 in Paris.

During this event, young designers were able to compete with each other to participate in a fashion show, attended by international press.

The office coordinated the various entries by Belgian and Dutch designers together with the ITCB (Institut de Textile et Confection Belge).