linen History & Care
Linen History
Linen textiles appear to be some of the oldest in the world; their history goes back many thousands of years. Dyed flax fibers found in a cave in Southeastern Europe (present-day georgia) suggest the use of woven linen fabrics from wild flax may date back over 30,000 years. Linen was used in ancient civilizations including Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt.
How to care for linen
It is a common misconception that linen needs specialist care. This couldn't be further from the truth, and we want to help you see just how easy it is to care for linen and to keep it looking beautiful for years to come.
How to wash linen
Linen becomes softer and more absorbent after each wash, which is pretty neat. Wash Linen in lukewarm water, hand-wash is recommended, NEVER use bleach.
do i need to iron linen
In fact, we love the inherent natural creases and crumples - they are what give linen its drapey, relaxed, soft feel. But if you love ironing, or have an item that really needs pressing, iron while the fabric is still damp. Use a medium-hot iron on the steam setting. White linen is better ironed on both sides, whilst dark linen should be pressed only on the reverse side.
how do i store linen
Store your linens in a cool, dry place; avoid plastic bags, cardboard boxes and cedar chests. Linen has inbuilt insect-repellant properties so you should have nothing to fear from moths or other nibbly creatures. When you take linen out of storage, give it a good airing and wash if it needs a bit of a refresh.