The majority of us still have very common attitude towards linen fabrics. We imagine linen as hard, rough, tough cloth in flax color, at best, white, that is used for sewing bags and maybe kitchen towels. It used to be when grandmothers have been young girls. But over 20th century linen manufacturing companies grew and expanded rapidly. Weaving technologies improved, and most of the companies specialized in fashion and home textile industry. Linen fabrics changed totally. And now, in 21st century, there exists tremendous variety of linen fabrics which makes this material even more unique.

In this article, we will run through some characteristics of linen fabrics which make it idiosyncratic. You will get to believe that it is really amazing.

First - variety of qualities. Fabrics can be weaved in different textures, weights and densities. Ones can be light and transparent as fuzz others stronger, heavier and thicker. Fabrics can be heavy but sparse itself, as well as light but dense. It depends on yarns thickness and position when weaving. Here comes diverse use of fabrics - ones are perfect for curtains, clothes, accessories, others - for table linen, kitchen linen, upholstery and more.

Second - color options. As mentioned at the beginning it is incorrect to think that linen is just white and flax. Nowadays when using special approved dyes for yarns and fabrics it is possible to get almost any shade in the world. From black to wine red, aqua blue, orange or salad bowl. Just use your imagination. Invoking different dyed yarns combinations textile company’s weave different shade fabrics, for example, red + blue = purple or red + yellow = orange. PES can be added to get shining silver or gold accent. Jeans effect, mélange - everything is possible with linen. Fabrics can be piece - dyed in any color shade too.

Third - pattern designs. Here comes the most interesting part. Special weaving techniques let to get simple as well as complex patterns. From small peas, herringbone, rhombs, checks, small chains to impressive jacquard patterns - flowers, scenes, lettering. Fabrics can be double - sided. For example, small pink - purple checks on one side and blue peas on purple background on another. Wonderful, as you can wear it depending on your mood.

After integrating all these properties unique linen fabrics can be created for different uses.

Yours,
T.