Why Linen
(/ˈlɪnən/) is a natural fiber made from the stems of a flax plant. Arguably one of the most sustainable textiles in the world, linen is natural, renewable, recyclable and biodegradable.
As one of the oldest and strongest natural fibers to ever exist, it is also zero-waste meaning that every part of the plant is used so as not to produce any waste. From textiles to edible food sources, every single component of flax can be used from its seeds to the production of oil.
It is also thermo-regulating, meaning that it will keep you cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool and hygroscopic meaning it rapidly absorbs moisture, absorbing up to 20% of its own weight before it even feels damp.
Facts About Linen
Up to 200,000 tonnes of CO2 captured per year
6.4L of water needed to produce 1 linen shirt vs 2700L for cotton
Flax cultivation is zero-waste, meaning 100% of the plant is utilized
