Linen is a prestigious, expensive fiber. A material made from the fibers of the flax plant. The world's oldest and most useful natural fiber. It has a long "staple" (individual fiber length) relative to cotton and other fibers.
Fabrics in Jacquard design have complicated and intricate pattern woven or into knitted it as part of its structure.
Setting up a jacquard design is time consuming, even with today's modern methods; it can achieve very interesting and beautiful patterns, not otherwise possible by other methods.
Unique Characteristics of Linen:
1. Absorbs Moisture up to 20 times it weight.
2. Very Durable, Strong Fabric; one of the few ones that are stronger wet than dry.
3. None-allergentic, Antistatic, and Antibacterial.
4. It is Thermo Regulating; automatically adjusts to suit the environs.
5. Does not stretch and is resistant to damage from abrasion.
6. Resists Dirt and Strains.
7. Has no Lint or Piling Tendencies.
8. Can withstand high temperature and only has some moderate shrinkage.
