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Our most comfortable linen bedding ever. Naturally odorless, stronger and softer than cotton, built from Irish craftsmanship.
Linen has its own distinct style that differs from other materials. Because it's so porous, it can be easily dyed in rich colors. Linen washing techniques, like stone washing, then give it a cozy, lived-in feel and hue. And lastly, the natural wrinkling of linen, which signifies its quality, is unmatched in the textile world.
The growing awareness of people's negative impact on the environment pushes many of us to choose eco-friendly, sustainable products. The good news is that linen is one of the greenest fabrics around! Linen is made from the resilient flax plant, which can grow happily in poor-quality soil and requires far less water than plants such as cotton.
Not only that, but the flax plant is used in its entirety to make various types of products, from linseed oil to food for livestock, and even wood-finishing products. What's more is that linen is completely biodegradable, so once you decide to finally retire a linen garment, you can be confident you won't be creating long-lasting waste.
Absorbency. Linen can absorb up to 20% of its weight in moisture. It draws heat away from the body, keeping you cooler in the warmer months and gives warmth during the cold months of the year. It has great thermoregulation. Strength. It is the second strongest fabric after silk. Linen is about 30% stronger than cotton, making linen fabrics durable for several decades.
Thermoregulation. It draws heat away from the body, keeping you cooler in the warmer months and gives warmth during the cold months of the year. It has great heat conductivity. This makes linens highly desirable for sheets, clothing, and drapery in warm climates. Comfort. Being a natural fiber it is really cosy and comfy to wear. Abrasion Resistant. As linen is good in strength, it also has good abrasion resistance.
Antiallergic. Because of the natural flax, there are no allergic reactions using linen and hence it is helpful in treating a number of allergic disorders. Not electrifying. Since the line is made of flax, even a small addition of flax fibers to a cloth is sufficient to reduce or eliminate the static electricity effect.
Linen is a highly breathable and heat-conductive fabric. In the winter, when wearing linen clothing or sleeping under a linen duvet cover, you'll notice it keeps you nice and warm because linen retains heat from your body.
During the summer, however, linen cools you off. It's because of the natural properties of the flax fiber, which is hollow, thus allowing air to circulate freely and move around moisture that builds up. We've actually found even more reasons to choose linen for summer, especially when going on a vacation, which you can discover in this blog post.
Linen is known to be the strongest natural fiber in the world. It is 30% thicker and stronger than cotton, which makes it super durable and contributes the linen items' longevity. Linen fibers are so strong that, in fact, they are used in paper money, and were once woven into armor by ancient Greeks! The natural durability of the material makes linen a smart investment and is the reason why most of us have some sort of linen heirlooms passed down in the family for generations.
Linen can be washed in a washing machine at 40°C on a gentle cycle or linen wash setting. The spin setting should be set to low. There is no need to iron linen garments. Natural creases and crumples gives linen its drapey, relaxed, soft feel. But if you love ironing - iron while the fabric is still damp. Use a medium-hot iron on the steam setting.
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