Flax and Linen Fabric Properties, What is Flax Linen?

Linen fabric is a type of fabric obtained from the stem of the plant called Linum usitatissium. People also know it as flax linen fabric. Linen fabric is the symbol of the summer months. It is soft, durable, absorbent and easy cleaning. Thanks to these properties, it is frequently encountered in all areas of our lives. It has many uses such as curtains, clothes, covers, sheets, upholstery and carpets, etc.

Moreover to say,  It is a type of fabric consisting of flax fibers. These fibers are obtained from the body part of linum usitatissimum, which is a one-year-old plant. That is, although many people use flax and linen interchangeably, they are two separete things. Flax fibers are about 1 meter long. During processing its length decreases. When the fiber is ready to spin, the length is about 40 cm. The length of the fibers contributes to the lint and luster of the fabric.

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Properties of Flax Linen Fabric

Linen is a durable and natural fabric. It has good moisture absorption. Negative things about Linen Fabric is its high shrinkage and creasing properties.

It is used as upholstery because it is very durable and does not stretch. It does not fade in the sun. With its soft, absorbent and lint-free texture, it is ideal in the bathroom and kitchen. Since it is airy and comfortable, it gives a feeling of freshness and relief to people when used as a bedspread. It is three times stronger and brighter than cotton. Moreover, moisture absorption is higher than cotton. It has reflection feature because of its brightness. As a result of this, it is cool and resistant to heat.

• It is a natural fiber
• Durable
• Low flexibility
• Bright
• High moisture absorption feature, therefore it is frequently used in bathroom products
• Breatheable thanks to its large porous structure.
• Smooth and hairless structure,  therefore it does not get dirty quickly.
• Thanks to its reflective feature, it minimizes complaints such as discoloration in the sun and hold cool.
• Suitable for summer

Usage of Flax Linen Fabric

Its durability, non-dusting and self-releasing ensures its frequent use as upholstery. Linen is also fabric of curtains, napkins, carpets, seat covers, bedspreads, strips, cloths. Actually linen can be used anywhere. Its natural appearance and comfortable texture make it a reason for preferences.

How to Care?

• First to say, You should wash garments according to items care label.

You should wash Linen Fabric clothes in the shortest program with little detergent If It will be washed in washing machine. Water temperature should be cold or warm. These are important points to protect the fibres. Moreover, It is negatively affected by spinning programs. For this reason, it is the healthiest to remove it from the machine without spinning.

Household items such as linen tablecloths can be washed in the Cotton program.

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