Linen







Uses





   Linen is the best for applications that benefit from cooling quickly (summer clothing and bed sheets) and superior for applications that get wet but need to dry quickly (bath mats). Linens antibacterial properties make it very healthy, resisting bacteria growth.




    1. Sheets

     Linen is antibacterial, thermoregulating, breathable, absorbs moisture without feeling wet and dry's quickly.




    2. Bath linens (except towels)

     Antibacterial, breathable, absorbs moisture without feeling wet and dry's quickly.




    3. Clothing

     Linen is antibacterial, thermoregulating, breathable, absorbs moisture without feeling wet and dry's quickly.







Properties





    1. Strength

     2-3x stronger than cotton and gets stronger when wet.




    1. Durability

     Abrasian resistant.




    2. Antibacterial

     Prevents bacteria growth .




    2. Thermoregulating

     Cools quickly .




    2. Breathable

     Doesn't cling to skin, and because of the natural hollow flax fiber allows exceptional air circulation.




    2. Eco-friendly

     Flax is a very low input crop and requires little water and is commonly organic .







Flaws





    1. Wrinkling

     Linen wrinkles a lot




    1. Moisture Absorbtion

     Linen doesn't absorb moisture well, so it is not ideal for bath and beach towels.