Linen Bed Linen - Stalk Of The Flax Plant, Renowned For Its Spectacular Durability And Smoothness

Linen - renowned for its spectacular durability and long life

Author : dcss     Date : 06-Apr-2006

Linen is descriptive of yarns spun entirely from flax fibers, or fabrics woven from linen yarns. Pure linen fabric actually comes from the stalk of the flax plant making it one of the strongest materials on the market. It is durable and resists rotting in damp climates. It has a long staple, relative to cotton and other natural fibers. Linen will withstand washing in hot water and scrubbing, it can also be bleached.

Why Is Linen So good?

You will enjoy your Bed linens for years. Linen is renowned for its spectacular durability and long life. The tensile strength of linen thread is twice as high as that of cotton and three times that of wool. You will also enjoy your table linens for generations as they are often passed down over time. They actually get softer and finer with every wash.

How to choose?

White is the most popular color for bed linens because it's considered formal and attractive. Bed linen in white or ivory is greatly preferred. Whether you choose synthetic or natural materials for your bed, one thing is for sure, linen will add a touch of elegance and class to your bedroom decor.

Applications:

Linen cloth is differentiated by its application and designs as:

  • Table damask (Tablecloths and napkins).
  • Towel damask and terry-loop cloth.
  • Garment cloth used in hopsack, tricot fabric, etc.
  • Bed spread cloths, fine, terraced and ticking.
  • Coarse cloths, crinoline, tarpaulin, packaging and bag cloths as well as fire-hose cloths, etc.

Price:

Linen bed spreads start from around $50 and even better their table cloths starts from around $1. Towel damask start from around $2 onwards. Carie Attached Valance Panel can cost only around $10. So it’s better to choose linen not only for your beds but also for your interior home decor.


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