Our Linen Fabric 'FILLIA' is suitable for:
Clothing:
Jumpers, Sweaters, Cardigans, scarves & shawls, Shirts
Homeware and Crafts:
Curtains
In a nutshell:
Material: 100% Linen
Width approx.: 162 cm
Colour: natural light beige
Weight: 85g/square meter
Not pre-washed
Expected Shrinkage: 10-15%
Wash: 40°C gentle cycle with organic detergent, turn inside out and spin a little, shape after washing and dry flat
Italian production
Environment:
Linen can be expensive, but it is also much better for the environment. Flax plants are very resilient, they can grow in poor soil, and require very little water. What’s more, every single part of the flax plant is then used in making all types of products, from linen clothing to varnishes.
Health:
Similar to silk, 100% linen is wonderful for people with sensitive skin and those prone to allergic reactions like "prickly heat" in hot weather. For women who suffer from "hot flushes", 100% linen is the most comfortable answer in warm environments.
Care:
Linen can't and shouldn't be ironed. The creasing is part of the natural allure. The creasing also molds the garment, and in practice the more creasing there is, the less evident it becomes as the whole garment softens.
Linen loves being washed and dries much quicker than Cotton. The more it is worn and washed the softer the fabric becomes. It also lasts much longer than cotton, as it is harder wearing and a much stronger material.
