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Midweight European Linen - White
Midweight European Linen - White

Midweight European Linen - White

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A versatile midweight that works equally well for soft, casual looks and more tailored applications and has been pre-softened/washed so it’s incredibly soft off the roll. While it holds a crisp edge when pressed, it also has a deliciously springy drape and a pronounced, slightly rustic weave.

Linen is naturally resilient, breathable, hypo-allergenic, anti-bacterial, and durable. It is incredibly easy to sew with and care for, not to mention delightful to wear due to its thermoregulating properties, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. This linen will work for a wide variety of garments from tops, button-downs, dresses and jumpsuits to casual jackets and relaxed trousers. Fully opaque, it does not require a lining.

 
Width: 57" / 145 cm wide
Contents: 100% Linen
Weight: 205 gsm or 6 oz.
Care: machine wash cold
Origin: Lithuania

More about linen:

Linen is naturally stain resistant, does not pile, and is moth repellent. It is easy to wash as it can sustain high temperatures, is has very little if no shrinkage and is very strong.

It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo allergenic and thermoregulating, it will also absorb up 20%  moisture before feeling damp.

As the linen fibres have low elasticity (which causes it to crease) it will wear in any areas that are repeatedly folded in the same place for a long time, however it does have much better abrasion resistance than say cotton.

Eco Credentials:

Flax is a strong plant best grown in northern Europe. It needs little or no fertilisers and due to the local climate, little extra water. It doesn’t really require many pesticides either as it can grow in poor quality soil. The Advisory Commission Report to the European Parliament stated that flax cultivation has positive effects on eco-system diversity as it allows for an “environmental pause”. One hectare of flax can retain 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Every part of the plant is used, what isn’t used to produce linen can be used to make linseed oil, paper, cattle feed or even soap.

Linen is therefore almost naturally organic. It is completely biodegradable, recyclable and due to its natural absorbency, it requires less dye than cotton. Linen therefore scores high on the ecological chart.





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