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What is linen?
I’m sure most people have heard of linen before, but aren’t too sure what it actually is, or how it differs from other fabrics. Linen curtains have seen a rise in undisputed popularity over the last couple of years, and with good reason too! So, what makes linen so special?
The textile is made from the fibres of a flax plant. Despite its delicate appearance, it is extremely strong and durable, absorbent, and dries much faster than cotton. One of linen’s most notable, and favourable, qualities, is its tendency to wrinkle, creating a beautiful, patterned effect on the fabric that is difficult to replicate, so any product made in this fabric is sure to stand out!
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How is linen different from other fabrics?
When deciding between linen or other fabrics, here is some important information that we think you should know that might help you to make your decision. Linen is a completely natural product that will be imperfectly perfect. You will likely see small slubs or knots in the fabric which is normal for a linen fabric adding rustic charm to the finished products. Imperfections are not everyone’s cup of tea so we would recommend checking a fabrics content if this is a concern and ordering a free sample from us first. There is always other options available to suit your design preferences. In terms of feel and design linen fabrics offer a more relaxed look to your made to measure curtains and roman blinds. We are seeing more and more linen puddled made to measure curtains (where the curtains sit puddled on the floor). The soft nature of linen fabrics create elegant folds and shapes to meet your design requirements perfectly.
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What makes linen special?
The linen that we stock on our website goes on a special journey before it arrives to you! The Peony & Sage linens are washed and tumbled with stones, which creates a beautiful, wavy, tumbled effect on the textile’s surface. Each order is expertly woven by the very best mills in the UK guaranteeing the finest quality of linens available on the market.
Why choose linen?
So, why go for linen? There are so many benefits to this beautiful and versatile fabric. Not only is the fabric extremely strong and durable, but it also has a beautiful, slubby texture, which is not only pleasing to touch, the light will play off of the linen’s texture, casting delicate shadows across into your room. If you are a fan of the rustic-chic interior style but do not want to compromise durability and longevity, then linen is the perfect option for you!