Linen fabric
Linen, made from flax, is the hot-weather champion: the most breathable common fabric and the best at carrying heat away from the body. It is a low-input crop, very durable, and biodegradable. Its only real downside is that it wrinkles.
On your skin
Naturally low-irritation and breathable, a comfortable choice for warm-weather skin contact.
Comfort and performance
The most breathable common fabric and the best heat conductor, so it feels cool. It wrinkles readily and softens with every wash.
Durability
Stronger than cotton and uniquely stronger when wet. Linen garments last for years.
Environmental impact
A low-input crop: European flax uses no irrigation, and organic linen earns the top Made-By Class A fibre rating. Most of its lifetime footprint comes from washing and ironing, so cool washes help.
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Is linen good for sensitive skin?
Yes. Linen is breathable and low-irritation, a good warm-weather choice for skin comfort.
Why does linen wrinkle so much?
Flax fibres have low elasticity, so they crease easily. Many people accept the relaxed look as part of linen's character.
Is linen sustainable?
Among the most sustainable fabrics. European flax is rain-fed, low-pesticide, durable, and biodegradable.
- Sources
- Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp; Made-By Environmental Benchmark.
- CELC lifecycle data on the use phase of linen.