Linen dates back as far as 8000 BC, a time when the Egyptians valued it as both currency and clothing. Today it enjoys the same favour on the runways of Paris and Milan. But why is linen playing such an honoured role in history?

“Linen is a carefree fabric. It is comfortable, fashionable and durable. It requires little maintenance and delivers an abundance of benefits,” says Baudouin Deboulle, marketing manager for Linenshed, a reputable name within the linen culture.

Much of it has to do with the hollow structure of the natural fibres. The hollow structure allows for easy ventilation which makes garments more breathable and delivers more comfort during wear. Especially in very hot and humid climates, linen is the preferred fabric to invest in for your closet. The structure also leans itself to being more hygroscopic, thus it has a much higher absorption level than most other fibres, either natural or synthetic. Linen will easily absorb sweat, leaving a dry feel to the skin which prevents chafing and discomfort.

All of these benefits contribute to the comfortable feel you can immerse yourself in at bedtime. Linen is an outstanding option for bedding. The luxurious feel of the fabric against your skin contributes to a night of restful sleep. The fibres are hypoallergenic and perfectly suitable for those suffering from sensitivities. Furthermore, linen doesn’t hold onto static electricity as you’ll often find with synthetic fabrics.

Linen is comfortable, luxurious, indulgent and aesthetically pleasing. The familiar crumpled appearance of the fabric offers a soft appeal to your finishes and is the perfect option for sheets and bedding as well as curtains. The fibres are extremely strong and durable and you can expect to reap the rewards of your investment in these quality items for a substantial period.

As our society is continuously becoming more aware of our carbon footprint and the impact of our modern lifestyles on the natural environment, we call home, we need to highlight the benefit of linen to the environment. The flaxseed plant is quite hardy and low on water consumption. In comparison with cotton, linen truly resembles the features of an overachiever on several levels. Cotton production relies on commercial farming, a practice which needs large parts of the natural habitat to be destroyed for the crops. These crops require the addition of fertilizers and pesticides to bring profit margins to a viable level. Coupled with the fact that most of the cotton plant goes to waste, the carbon footprint of linen is far more favourable than that of cotton.

“With all of these features in mind, maybe the question should never be why linen, but much rather why anything but linen,” Deboulle insightfully concludes.

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Our team at Linenshed is passionate about the wonderful features of the natural fibre and we want to share this passion with you through sourcing enchanting items made of the most premium quality linen globally available. Therefore, we are constantly at work to find the most magnificent ranges to offer to you in our online store. Our online store offers a user-friendly interface, several secure payment options and fast delivery to your door. You’ll be able to track your order throughout its entire journey until it reaches your door. Visit our website http://linenshed.com/ and indulge in the abundance of delightful items on sale.