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The Importance of Flax

The importance of linen is historical, being one of the oldest fabrics that is still used and appreciated for its quality. 

LINEN IN FABRIC
Flax is one of the most important natural fibers.

It is one of the most sustainable materials that gives added value to any garment and benefits the environment and our society.

The importance of linen is due to the great advantages and possibilities it has to be used for multiple purposes, fashion, home decoration among other uses.

Textile fashion is one of the most popular choices where linen is used.

Although the first productions were for private consumption, due to its quality and value for the upper classes, its use soon became popular. Many households in rural areas had their own flax garden.

There were different trades related to this natural fiber and soon the textile industry began to produce it in large quantities.

It started out being used in underwear and lingerie, but later extended to outerwear as well. Today it is used in all kinds of garments, dresses, shirts, scarves and even household linen.

Belgium, France and Catalonia in Spain used to produce linen yarns, but nowadays Eastern European countries are also involved in industrial production.

Some fashion companies have made this material their hallmark, and it is especially appreciated in sustainable fashion.is especially appreciated in sustainable fashion.

This garment is very useful to wear at any time of the year, whether in winter or summer, as it is breathable, absorbent and cool. Although it is especially important especially important to wear in summer.

Linen is much more resistant than cotton, which is another natural fiber widely used in textiles, which is why one of the oldest undergarments in history is the linen shirt.

Do not forget that one of the characteristics of this natural material is wrinkles, but to eliminate them it is mixed with other natural fibers.

 

Linen is such a noble fabric, that no matter if it has wrinkles with the passage of time it ages very well, being one of the most sustainable fibers.

 

Handmade linen scarf Inés RiR & Co.
Handmade linen summer scarf - Avoa Collection - Inés RiR & Co.

A garment also widely used as a light warm garment are shawls or linen scarves. linen scarvesto protect from that cool breeze produced in the summer nights.

In our workshop we make a wide variety of handmade fabrics with this material, bags and summer scarves, which will accompany you on any cool night you go out for a walk.

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Don't you know in which other sector flax is being used a lot?

Indeed, in the decoration sector, thanks to the properties that this fabric has, it allows the elaboration of multiple products for the home. It brings freshness and a sense of cleanliness with a touch of yesteryear.

Due to their wide variety of colors and finishes, they can be successfully integrated into any room of the house.

Linen is most commonly used in the summer season, due to its freshness and quality.due to its feeling of freshness and quality.

It has always been very important and appreciated in household linen. The products in which linen was most commonly used were sheets, cushions, tablecloths and even bath linen. Decorative textiles made from this timeless material are a perfect complement to any style of decoration.

Linen tablecloths
Hand-woven linen tablecloths with stripes.

Here is a link in case you want to know more:

Linen, the oldest fabric of all - Marco Trade Magazine

Remember that linen is one of the fibers that throughout history has been considered of the highest quality, appreciated for its elegance and naturalness. Today we also value it for its sustainability.

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