About Linen

Russian flax linen - hard to find, but easy to buy
Russian flax linen - hard to find, but easy to buy
Today, many shoppers are familiar with Lithuanian linen. It is very often that one can find Lithuanian linen tablecloths, bedding and napkins in... more
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil
Flaxseed and flaxseed oil
The name for flaxseed comes from ancient Latin language, and it means “very useful”, and that is very true. Flax got its’ name because every... more
What is better: linen vs half-linen
What is better: linen vs half-linen
What is half-linen, and what’s good about it? During the processing of flax stems, some parts of the fiber break off, and they are used for... more
The history of linen and flax
The history of linen and flax
“He who sows flax will reap gold,” said our ancestors, and these words contain golden truth. Flax has been valued for its beauty, practicality... more
How to soften linen
How to soften linen
Purchasing linen fabric, we can’t always say for sure what it will be used for. Let’s say you’ve bought fairly coarse quality linen for sewing... more
Linen and cotton: Everything is comparative
Linen and cotton: Everything is comparative
Natural linen fabric is often mistaken for its main competitor – cotton. And that is utterly wrong. These are completely different plants that give... more