Despite its rich history, linen is now mainly a niche fabric only to manufacture a handful of textile products. It is considered one of the longest-produced textiles and its history may date back even further than the most ancient evidence that modern archaeology has uncovered.
FIBRE: Linen/Flax
SOURCE: Natural fibres obtained from the stalks/stem of flax plants
MAIN PRODUCER: China
POSSIBLE BLENDS: Cotton, Polyester, Lyocell, Woll, Polyamide
CHARACTERISTICS: Absorbent, Cool touch, Doesn’t stretch,Grants a wrinkled look to the fabric, Anti-static, Non-allergenic, Durable, High mechanical resistance specially when wet, Able to withstand high temperatures, Highly breathable, Low heat retention
COMMONLY USED IN: Clothing, Home Textiles and Technical Applications
POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS: Masters of Linen
FUN FACT: Ireland was the centre of European linen production in the 18th century, and the town of Belfast was known as “Linenopolis” because of its thriving linen trade.
CARBON FOOTPRINT (HIGG INDEX): TBD
