Linen fabrics love washing, as it makes them softer and enhances their natural sheen. We recommend washing linen products according to the care instructions on the product label, at temperatures no higher than 70°C.
Linen naturally shrinks during the first wash. For this reason, all of our linen fabrics are pre-washed before production, so our products will not change in size or shape with regular home washing.
For best results, wash linen using plenty of water and choose a washing machine program designed for natural fabrics. We recommend using a mild detergent without added fragrances.
Linen has a characteristic natural shine that becomes especially visible after ironing. Using a spin cycle that is too strong may cause excessive wrinkling and make ironing more difficult. After washing, we recommend leaving linen items slightly damp, as this makes them easier to iron. Iron on the reverse side of the fabric.
However, if you love linen’s natural wrinkles, ironing is not necessary.
Information Abot Linen
Linen fibre is a valuable material that is both environmentally friendly and highly durable. Its fibres have unique antibacterial and moisture-regulating properties. Linen is known for its breathability, beautiful natural sheen, and strength. Because linen fibres are not very flexible, the fabric develops a characteristic natural wrinkled texture.
Linen absorbs moisture very well and dries quickly.
Interesting Facts About Linen
Linen fibre is widely used in various industries, including textile production, building insulation, automotive manufacturing (as seat filling material), and paper production. Even the outer layers removed during fibre processing are used to make fibreboards or as animal bedding.
Lower-grade linen fibres are used to produce mats, rugs, ropes, bags, and similar products. Linen fibre is also used in the production of banknotes and cigarette paper.
Linen fabric is naturally antibacterial and moisture-regulating — people perspire up to 1.5 times less when wearing linen compared to cotton. Linen garments reduce the harmful effects of gamma radiation by up to 50% and reflect the full spectrum of solar radiation. Linen fabric also reduces static electricity and absorbs ionising radiation.
Studies conducted in Japan have shown that bed linen made from linen fabric helps prevent pressure sores in bedridden patients. Dermatologists around the world also recommend linen clothing for people with chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
Flax seeds and cold-pressed flaxseed oil are used to treat and relieve various illnesses and health conditions. Linseed oil is a traditional wood protection product and a key component of oil paints. Linen products are used in the treatment of burns (including sunburn), inflammation, digestive and respiratory irritation, various skin conditions, cholesterol reduction, and even in cancer treatment support.
Flax straw can also be used to produce biomass fuel pellets, which are used as an energy source in specialised heating plants. The heating value of one ton of flax straw is comparable to coal, but flax straw has a carbon-neutral balance: it absorbs carbon while growing and releases the same amount when burned.