Flax fibers were modified by radiation induced emulsion grafting of GMA.
Bleaching with 0.7 wt% Na-chlorite was essential for achieving high DOGs.
Effect of reaction parameters on the degree of grafting were established.
The incorporation of poly-GMA grafts was proved by SEM, FTIR and XRD.
The obtained poly-GMA grafted flax fibers have potential for adsorbent making.