You Will Love Naturally Antibacterial and Hypoallergenic Eco-Friendly Linen
Linen made from the European flax plant is one of the world’s oldest fabrics. Humans have been growing and turning Flax into natural woven fabrics for thousands of year. In many regions of the world, people have been passing pieces of fabric down the generations because of its renowned softening-with-time quality
Linen comes from one of the purest, pathogen-resistant cellulose based fibers in the world. This is primarily because of its distinctive moisture-retention properties of the Flax plant. Linen fabric can absorb up to 20% dampness without getting wet. This prevents bacterial growth and makes linen bedding healthier and more long-lasting than other options. Being a naturally antibacterial substance, which means that it doesn't provide germs with an ideal breeding environment. The anti-bacterial qualities in pure, natural linen can suppress bacteria, fungi and micro flora.
The Flax plant is naturally hypoallergenic, making linen anti-allergen as well. Historically, linen is the only natural skin-friendly fiber which is why it is commonly used in hospitals as bandages. You can trace this all the way back to the Egyptians.
Pure linen anti-allergenic. Linen is a breathable fabric that helps regulate your body temperature as you sleep. Pillow cases, pillow shams, and bedsheets crafted from linen are warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Linen requires less water and fewer pesticides to grow than cotton. It is biodegradable, so after its long life it will gently decompose without leaving any waste. All parts of the flax plant can be used, meaning there are no harmful bi-products as a result of our processing and manufacturing procedures.
The cultivation of flax and its conversion into linen is incredibly environmentally friendly. Although it is laborious and time-consuming, and requires a very specific type of micro climate to grow long fiber flax, farmers minimize the use of pesticides, fertilizers and the amount of water as compared to the irrigation processes of other plants like for instance cotton.