Linen is known to be the world’s strongest natural fiber. It is so
durable it’s even used in paper money to increase strength! It is
thicker than cotton and lasts a very long time. Linen textiles appear to
be some of the oldest in the world: their history goes back many
thousands of years. It was sometimes used as a form of currency in
ancient Egypt. Linen is a more expensive raw material than cotton, but
that’s pretty much the only con we could find.
Knitted linen sweater by GUDOknitwear |
Sleeveless top by CozyLinen |
The most common complaint about linen is that it wrinkles very easily. Dennis Green share a real story of a nightmare wearing linen shirt. Linen has poor elasticity and does not spring back readily, explaining why it wrinkles. It is smooth, making the finished fabric lint-free, and gets softer the more it is washed. And if you know how to soften linen fabric the nightmare can become a daydream. Thanks to the emergence of new technologies for processing linen fibers, manufacturers are able to significantly reduce the effect of crushing.
Loose linen tunic by d96p |
Handmade linen clothes is very high quality. You can read more in the CozyLinen blog how they value their clients and what is the purpose behind it.
Linen men's costume by BlackFicus |
Linen scarf by LapelisStudio |
Linen tunic by LinenDi |
Mens clothing by POWHA |
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