Linen is a general term for any material that has been made using fibers flax plant or linum usitatissimum. It is a natural plant fiber, known as cellulose, which is renowned to be one of the strongest and most durable available. Thanks to its long strands it has brilliant longevity.

The flax strands are spun into yarns and can be blended with other fibers including cotton to make cotton linen fabric. Linen textiles come in all different weights and most are woven in closely sett plain weave constrictions.

The plethora of qualities of linen makes it the perfect fabric to wear in the warmer months, as it keeps the wearer feeling cool and comfortable. The weave of the fibers allows for excellent airflow, and the fabric billows away from the body drying out excess moisture and allowing it to become cool again.

Linen has a natural sheen and luster with an earthy base tone which varies from beige to grey linen fabric. Linen also has medical advantages and can be used for internal sutures and bandages. It stimulates blood flow and is anti-bacterial as well as resistant to mildew. It is also eco-friendly, as flax plants don’t require irrigation. They need little or no pest control and require very little energy in processing.