Benefits of linen towels

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Linen fabrics have not lost their popularity for centuries, and now they are experiencing a new rise. This is due both to the fashion for everything natural and to the benefits of linen. In addition, this fabric looks very stylish and will fit into any interior: from an ordinary cozy apartment to a studio with a minimalist design. Now everything is made from linen: linen towels for the bathroom and kitchen, bed linen, clothes for adults and children, tablecloths, curtains, furniture upholstery and much more.

How linen is made

Flax plants are harvested by pulling from the ground to preserve the full length of the fiber. After pulling, the plants are left in the field to soften. This facilitates the subsequent separation of the fiber. It is harvested from plants and then rolled and stored in a shelter for 2-3 months where it continues to soften. The fibers are then combed to remove excess impurities and shorter or broken fibers.

Long fibers (commonly used for bedding andtowels) are lightly twisted and then processed using the "wet spinning" technique to achieve a smoother and softer yarn that is much more pleasant to the touch. And short fibers are collected and combined using the “dry spinning” method. This creates a stronger, heavier yarn that is ideal for harsh environments such as upholstery or tarps. The process of making linen textiles is completely natural, so the products retain the beneficial properties of the fiber.

Useful properties of flax

The bactericidal properties of flax were discovered by our ancestors, who used linen cloth to dress wounds. Due to its natural properties, flax prevents the growth of bacteria and has an antiseptic effect. During the war, linen bandages were widely used not only because of their bactericidal properties. The strength of the fabric and fast drying allowed the same bandages to be used many times. Nowadays, these properties are very useful in everyday life, and linen towels are gaining more and more popularity.

Advantages of linen over other fabrics:

• strength: linen is 30% stronger than cotton;
• absorbs moisture well;
• dries quickly;
• hypoallergenic;
• breathable;
• does not electrify;
• dense structure, thanks to which products retain their shape;
• Sustainable Fabric: Linen requires less water and chemicals to produce.

How to care forlinen towels

The benefits of these towels are visible from the first use. Due to the ability to absorb water, linen kitchen towels clean dishes well and do not leave lint. But, like any fabric, linen needs to be properly cared for:

• you can not leave them bent in one position for a long time, over time the fabric may become thinner at the fold;
• linen should not be soaked for a long time: it will swell and may lose its shape.

This is where the usage restrictions end. This is a very good buy, because linen kitchen towels can withstand up to 300 washes, while ordinary ones will hardly survive 50. Families with children, where washing needs to be done almost every day, will like this durability. This also pays for the somewhat high cost of linen textiles. Products made from linen are an order of magnitude higher than cotton and especially synthetic counterparts. This is due to the fact that linen is a completely natural fabric, only dyes are included from the chemical components. Nevertheless, the pros outweigh the cons, and the demand for linen products is quite high. You can buy them in almost all textile stores.