With a breathable weave, sturdy construction, a versatile look, and an increasingly softer hand, linen is the premium fabric of choice in many categories. Whether it's breathable trousers, thermal suits, or used as napkins, table cloths, curtain fabrics, and upholstery.
Flax is made from the flax plant and is prized for its durability and versatility. While the mid-weight fabric contains hollow fibers, it's also naturally insulating, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
The popularity of flax dates back tens of thousands of years. The textile has long been praised for its ability to stay fresh and dry in warm, mild weather. But the virtues of this linen go far beyond its easy, effortless reputation.
Flax is also considered a sustainable product because it grows relatively quickly and does not require large amounts of water, energy, or other natural resources. Not only that, but the fabric itself is also recyclable and biodegradable.
Both linen and cotton are natural fibers derived from plants. Flax takes longer than cotton to harvest and turn into the fabric because working with flax fibers can be challenging. Once the fibers are extracted from the flax plant, they must be stored for a long time to soften. It's worth taking the extra time to make linen, as the fabric is more durable and long-lasting than cotton.
As bedding, how does linen compare to cotton? In most cases, linen is stronger than cotton, although it depends on the type. In terms of strength, for example, the exceptionally durable Pukalai cotton is the same as linen. However, lighter cotton types, such as percale and sateen, are not as durable.
In terms of feel, linen is heavier, but it's also crisp and breathable. Satin tends to be smoother to the touch, while percale has a more crisp, cooler feel. Then there is brushed cotton, which is very soft but also more insulating than another cotton.
Like most types of cotton, linen is light and warm, making it ideal for year-round use. Aesthetically, it's the perfect balance of casual and elegant. Whether your bedroom vibe is a modern farmhouse, laid back and beachy, upscale industrial, or somewhere in between, you can't go wrong with linen bedding.
When choosing to bed, people often use thread count as a measure of quality. The threads or fibers of high thread count cotton sheets are denser and richer than lower thread count sheets. With the development of fabric knowledge, the higher the thread count, the better the material. However, this is not the case.
For one thing, the bedding industry has no rules about how thread counts are counted and what claims companies can make. Linen generally has a relatively low thread count compared to other fabrics, but that's by design. Flax fibers are naturally more distant than cotton fibers. Its natural softness comes not from the high count, but from the unique texture of flax fibers. Plus, linen gets softer over time—the more you wash it, the softer it gets. High-line bedding is soft and warm but doesn't provide the breathability of linen.
Tongxiang Caiya Cloth Art Factory is a table cloth manufacturer from China, and also a Curtain fabric manufacturer. The company sells bedspread fabrics, cushion fabrics, curtain fabrics, and other home textile fabrics all year round.