What Is Linen?

Linen as a fabric is a very common textile that people love for ages now. But not everyone knows much about linen. Linen is well known as all-natural fibre textile. Linen is considered a luxury textile because of its unique structure. People tend to choose linen sheets for bed because they feel luxurious, is more suitable for them, their lifestyle or home.

So, linen is a durable natural fibre derived from the flax plant. This plant has been cultivated globally and has been used to make fibre for over 6 000 years.

Usually, linen fabric is heavier than any other fabric; for example, cotton and linen are approximately more robust by 30%. The feel of linen textile is often crisper, though through time and use, like washing the fabric, linen itself becomes softer and supple to the touch. Many linen sheet makers say that the bed sheet made out of this particular material boasts longevity, lustre and lovely drape. One of the most beautiful things about linen is that the fibres are thicker than cotton fibres and a lower trend count is necessary to guarantee high quality and longevity.

One more thing why linen makers love linen for sheets is for the absorbency. The fabric can absorb up to 20% of its weight in moisture. This fabric ability - to wick moisture makes it a favourite in any household because it keeps bedrooms and the sheets on the bed cool. Linen bedding is a popular choice in warmer climates and during the summer months because of its breathability.