Pure, exceptionally lightweight linen with a weight of 150 g/m², made from very fine yarns that give it an airy, luxurious feel. It is vat-dyed. This dyeing process uses water-insoluble dyes (the best-known example is the indigo used for denim), which cannot bind to the fibre in their original form. To dye the fabric, the dyes are chemically converted into a soluble form in an alkaline bath through a process called reduction. The fibres absorb the dye deeply, and when exposed to air or an oxidising agent, the dyes return to their insoluble form, becoming trapped within the fibres rather than remaining on the surface. This makes the colour highly resistant to washing, light and rubbing. Combined with its exceptional width of 305 cm, this makes it the perfect choice for creating the finest home textiles without seams, from table linens to sheets (including king-size bedding) and elegant curtains, as well as table runners, napkins, pillowcases and unique, fresh, featherlight garments. Resistant to tensile stress and abrasion, it is designed to last and is also perfectly suited to freehand embroidery. This is not a counted-thread linen.
The fabric shrinks by approximately 3% during the first wash, so we recommend pre-washing it before cutting and sewing.
The price is for a cut of 50 x 76 cm; larger cuts can be chosen on the page.
Founded in Flanders in 1858, Libeco is still a family-owned company and has been carbon neutral since 2014. Its flax is grown in Belgium, France and the Netherlands, and the linen has been manufactured entirely in Belgium at its facilities in Meulebeke for over 150 years. Every piece of Libeco linen is inspected metre by metre. All Libeco linens are certified Masters of Linen and carry the Belgian Linen label, guaranteeing a high-quality European supply chain.
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