When searching for luxury bedding, perhaps the two most popular fabric choices are linen and cotton. Something similar happens when we talk about summer dresses, linen and cotton are always the best to choose. Linen is a durable natural fiber derived from the flax plant. It feels more crisp initially, though through time and use, linen fabrics become soft and supple to the touch. The Ancient Greeks used linen to make garments and homewares, and the Phoenicians later introduced linen production to Western Europe. More than any other material, pure linen is synonymous with summer. Cooling, easy to wear and easy to care for (if you follow our guidelines below), skin-friendly and lightweight, it’s the perfect choice for the warmer months. Be careful when choosing your fit: you have to pick the right size! Baggy linen clothes are unflattering and will crumple almost instantly. Step two: pick a neutral colour, it is always the best!
Linen should be ironed while damp, so if the item you’re about to iron is dry, make sure you spritz it with water or a dedicated linen spray before you begin. The material can also absorb quite a bit of moisture before becoming damp, making it perfect for our humid climate. Plus, linen is also a sustainable material, seeing as it’s made from a natural fibre. All linen clothes, be it a button-down shirt or a jumpsuit, should be worn loose but still slim-fit. This adds to both the breathability of your outfit as well as the casual factor you’re trying to invoke. We’re not asking you to look like you bought something five sizes up though, as the material has some stiffness and you don’t want to resemble a box. As long as your garments aren’t clinging onto your body and cinching tightly at your waist, you’re good to go.
After your wash cycle, you should dry your linen clothes either on a padded hanger or flat on a drying rack.
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