Linen
Is linen breathable?
Very well: linen is one of the most breathable fabrics – the coolest choice for hot weather.
What to do
- On hot days choose an open weave and a looser cut.
- For sport, synthetics wick sweat – but next to skin every day, natural or regenerated fibres feel better.
- Blends with cotton or linen breathe better than pure synthetics.
About linen
The stalks are retted, broken and combed, and the long fibres spun. One of the oldest fabrics in the world, and a Lithuanian tradition.
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Other questions
Questions and answers
Frequently asked
01What is linen?
Fibre from the stalks of the flax plant. The stalks are retted, broken and combed, and the long fibres spun. One of the oldest fabrics in the world, and a Lithuanian tradition.
02Is linen a natural fabric?
Yes – a natural plant fibre.
03Does linen shrink?
It can: linen may shrink about 3–5% the first time it's washed hot. Cool water and no dryer prevent it.