Linen: the hard-wearing and cooling fibre
Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to get your wardrobe ready for warmer temperatures. A well-known and popular summer fabric is linen. The material has excellent properties that feel wonderful against your skin during the summer months. Read on to find out more about linen and why you shouldn't miss out on linen clothing.
by CALIDA
May 20, 2024•3 min reading time
Linen: The perfect choice for style and comfort!
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What is linen and where does it come from?
Linen is one of the best-known and oldest fibres in the world. Once used for bed and table linen, it's now also used in clothing production. It's obtained from the flax plant, which has been used for textiles for decades. The flax plant can also be grown in a European climate, which means transport routes can be kept relatively short.
The properties of linen
Flax fibres are naturally extra-fine, which is why linen fabric is exceptionally smooth and pleasant against the skin. When well made, linen is very hard-wearing and dirt-repellent. Here's an overview of its key properties:
Robust and hard-wearing
Cooling and breathable
Fast drying
Light sheen for an elegant look
Linen top from the "Linen Nights" series
What’s the best way to look after linen clothing?
Linen clothing is generally easy to care for and can be machine washed. We recommend a wash cycle of 30–40°C. It's best to let it air dry afterwards. When ironing, you can use the "linen" setting. If your iron doesn't have this setting, make sure to iron on a low heat and, if possible, use the steam function.
Linen for sleeping
Linen works wonderfully for sleep textiles – mattresses, bedding and sleepwear alike. Its temperature-regulating properties provide pleasantly cool nights during the summer. The fibre helps create a balanced sleep climate and can absorb moisture, which has a positive effect on how well you sleep.
Are you won over by the miracle fibre linen? Then discover our latest linen styles for summer here:
