Linen fabrics are an almost perfect material – it does not crease, it can be washed at a higher temperature, it is pleasant to the touch and looks perfect. It is perfect not only for clothes for historical reenactment, such as stockings, shirts or dress pants, but also for casual and elegant shirts, summer dresses and pants.
In our offer you will find various types of linen, including linen and wool blend fabric, diamond linen or plain weave linen. Our linen fabrics are of the highest quality and in many interesting colors.
Linen Thin Plain Weave Various Colours
| Width +/- 2cm |
140 cm, 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Grammage Note1: OZ - stands for Ounces per Square Yard. Note2: We are showing grammage as per 1 square meter (GSM). While you may be used to gramms per linear (running) meter from other shops (GLM). |
5oz, 170 g/m2 |
| Colour We have divided the palette into 11 basic colours. So this attribute is telling about the general, closest colour. For example BLUE : will include all different blue, navy and turquoise shades. This helps while filtering the shop searching for the fabric shade you desire. |
White, Beige, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, Grey, Black |
| Weave |
Plain weave |
Historical linen clothes
Linen fabrics have been used for thousands of years as a natural fiber. The oldest finds of fragments of linen clothes are even 7000 years old. It is still one of the most popular fabrics and is often used in clothing, bedding and tablecloths, and is also one of the most popular materials used in historical reenactment. Linen is made from plant fibers and has a long history of being used to make clothing and other items. It is a very durable material that does not crease easily, making it an ideal choice for underwear. Mainly because it is resistant to washing at high temperatures, and is also resistant to various washing agents.
Linen in everyday fashion
Linen fabrics are most commonly used in summer clothing because they provide a cool feeling when worn and allow air to circulate easily around the body. They are also easy to clean because they are much more resistant to washing agents. Some people also choose linen fabrics because they are pleasant to the skin and do not irritate them when worn directly on the skin.
Colored linen and with different weaves
Linen fabrics in our store come in many different colors, patterns and textures, so everyone will find something for themselves. You can find diamond linen, thin linen , as well as linen and wool blends. Linen comes in both solid colors.
Can linen be dyed with natural dyes?
Linen fibers can be dyed naturally, but the color will not be very intense and will easily fade in the sun.