About Linen
Flax is one of the oldest textile fibers in the world. The oldest woven garment dates back to the time of Ancient Egypt,
approximately 5000 years ago. Linen was brought to Europe through trade and around the 13th century, Western Europe had become the
world’s center for the flax industry, peaking in the 1800s. Since its arrival, flax has always been present in Western Europe
because the plant grows best here. temperate climate ensures the ideal alternation of sun and rain for a large and strong plant.
The longer and stronger the fiber, the better the quality of the linen. More than 75% of flax fibers used worldwide to weave linen
fabric come from France, Belgium and the Netherlands.To enable the separation of fiber from plant, flax is retted. The plant is
left lying on the field for up to 6 weeks while nature takes its course. The green stem dries out and turns woody and brown. The
exact color depends on the amount of sun and rain during the retting process. The unique beige color of linen fabric is the
natural hue of flax, the color of nature. You can find these colors in the shop as flax, natural and oyster. These products are
not dyed, only washed or bleached. It’s linen in its most natural form!
Flax is a strong fiber. It requires great knowledge to weave the stiff fiber into a quality fabric. A high-quality linen fabric
can last years and has a high resistance to wear and tear. Linen yarns have a very specific irregular structure and create the
unique look of the fabric. Flax fiber is hollow on the inside and can absorb moisture well, in fact a linen fabric can absorb up
to 20% of its own weight in water! The fiber also releases the moisture easily, which makes the fabric dry quickly. A useful
characteristic in towels, bath linen and bed linen. Flax fiber has great thermoregulating qualities ; the hollow strucuture of the
fiber breathes and makes it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
