What you should know about linen

The woman took off her unruly hair and wiped her forehead with her hand. On the ground, just below her bare feet, rested a linen braid intricately woven with her tiny fingers. The color has taken on perfectly. The weave also seemed ideal to her. Yes, today she can rest feeling satisfied. She knew that the braid would serve a long time, after all, it was linen. She did not know just one

Namely, that it will last for such long 35,000 years. And it will finally be found in a small cave, in a country which was named Georgia many years later. That will provide the first proof of the use and processing of flax. Flax, which was not cultivated during the life of the woman. It was necessary to wait a few thousand more years for this, and then it was reserved exclusively for the very wealthy. In ancient Egypt flax was even a valuable currency. Only subsequent epochs brought further popularity of flax (this time not only in a narrow group of palace elites) and at the same time the increasing quality of linen fabrics. Why did this inconspicuous plant with humble blue flowers make such a career?

Natural pleasure

Wrapping ourselves up with the linen, we will feel how much nature cares about man. Linen fabric will cool us in summer and warm us in winter. On hot summer nights we will also appreciate how it perfectly “breathes and absorbs moisture (while remaining light and airy). Moreover, the absorbent properties of linen make it an excellent material for bathroom towels, whether used in the sauna or SPA. Such a towel not only dries the skin well, but also dries itself instantly. This, in turn, limits the growth of bacteria. Linen also blocks the development of mites and thanks to its anti-static properties, it also does not attract dust. Both features make it highly recommended for allergy sufferers. Contact with this fabric will also work well for sensitive skin (and even one with AZS). It is therefore a good choice for bedding or a blanket for a toddler. Reason? It is not just about the softness and delicacy of linen. It turns out that these fibers do not absorb heavy metals from the air or soil, so linen fabric is free of toxins.
Linen fibre is extremely durable. Subsequent washings do not destroy it but make the linen even softer and gentler. Thanks to this, we can enjoy its beauty for many years. This, in turn, makes it extremely skin-friendly, and friendly to pockets and… the planet.

Luxury requires skill

However, the fact that linen fabrics are so unique and at the same time more expensive than others is not only determined by their unique properties, but also by the complex production process. Our ancestors had enough fibers obtained by soaking, grinding, and combing (which is already extremely laborious). Today, however, linen can become even more noble thanks to stonewash softening. The fabric is then feathered with pumice stones and volcanic rocks until it becomes soft. The process of sewing linen products is also complicated.

All this makes them more expensive, but also more luxurious than, for example, cotton. However, it is a luxury worth its price. Both today and thousands of years ago.

10 reasons to love linen

• Thermoregulation master – cools in summer, heats in winter
• Absorbs moisture perfectly and cools instantly
• Does not allow bacteria to grow
• Does not cause an allergic reaction
• Promotes the treatment of skin diseases
• It is antistatic
• It is exceptionally durable
• Does not absorb toxins
• Recommended for delicate skin and AZS
• Perfect for kids.