Linen Explained - Men's Summer Fabric Guide

Our in-depth guide to the sustainable, durable, time-tested, and quintessential warm-weather fabric: linen.
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Linen was found to probably be the oldest fabric from plant sources following that era. It is made from the flax plant, the oldest plant cultivated by humans. The plant’s Latin name Linum Usitatissimum is where the name linen was derived.

After centuries, many industries challenged the flax industry as linen was expensive to produce. The quality of linen, however, is undeniably there--it’s strong and sturdy, which is why it remains relevant in many industries.

Today, as the movement to more natural eco-friendly clothing has become more popular, linen is a sought after fabric, not just for summer. That’s because production leaves less ecological footprint than synthetic or artificial produced counterparts.

The natural linen fiber is much stronger, more lustrous, and also rougher than cotton. The fabric is crisp, absorbent, and wears cool because the weave is typically loose enough to let air through. Being porous in nature, linen has heat and moisture-wicking properties, and you won’t have static or pilling problems, unlike many artificial fibers. It’s perfect for hot weather, keeping you comfortable and in style.

Because of the long fibers (18-30 inches), it doesn’t bend or springs back easily, making it prone to wrinkling. Unlike wool, which hardly wrinkles naturally, linen has very pronounced wrinkles, and while cotton wrinkles look not very nice and like you simply forgot to iron, linen wrinkles are so bold, that it is part of the charm of the fabric. Linen makes you look casually stylish rather than wrinkled cotton, which looks frumpy.

As mentioned earlier, it’s absorbent, so it dyes easily, and you can see linen in many colors, other than the natural yellowish or beige color. Linen doesn’t stretch much naturally, so make sure you have enough room in your garment. But overall, it’s a comfortable fabric to wear and over time, it gets softer.

Caring For Linen
15:00 Washing
A lukewarm hand wash or machine wash in delicate cycle cleans linen best. Use mild detergents and softener to keep it in good condition. If you need to deal with stains, do not use chlorine bleach. Gently squeeze excess water and then simply hang dry. It’s best to read and follow the care label.
15:48 Ironing
Linen is mostly lightweight, it isn’t always easy to iron smooth. Iron or steam it before it is completely dry. Use ample heat so that it gets in shape, usually the highest setting. However, keep in mind that linen wrinkles easily and that is the charm of the fabric.

Linen is a great fabric for warmer months as it has airy features. It is made with such care and craftsmanship, and it’s hard-wearing which makes it valuable textiles. It’s eco-friendly, too, which is why it is sought after all year round today.

16:21 Outfit Rundown