Why natural fibers?

One of Linen Way’s important goals is to raise consumer awareness and educate our customers. Contemporary textile markets offer a wide range of products, so sometimes it’s hard to make a decision. You make your choice based on the fabric, end use, and care of your textile products nearly every day. By making an informed decision regarding even a small purchase, you as a consumer have the power to affect the direction of the market and the future of our planet.

The products made from natural fibers are the most eco-green alternative on the market. The reason for this is the source is nature itself! On the contrary, the main source for synthetic fibers such as polyester, acrylic, and nylon is petrochemicals. Petrochemicals are chemical products made from raw materials of petroleum or hydrocarbon origin. In simple terms the base material for synthetics is oil. Most of the synthetic fabrics are not biodegradable, this means that unless it is properly recycled and utilized it will remain in your local landfill forever. The processes needed for man-made fiber production are very polluting to the environment, and one of the factors that contribute to global warming. On the contrary, natural fibers are completely biodegradable and unlike oil is a renewable resource. Increased use of natural fibers such as linen, alpaca, wool, cashmere, and silk means reduced dependency on oil consumption. The use of natural fibers supports the ecosystem of our planet. The plant is food and shelter for animals and insects and oxygen for mankind. Natural fibers have unique properties that cannot be substituted by the man made synthetic fibers. So if you are looking for quality, durability and environmentally friendly products welcome to Linen Way!



Growing linen

  • Linen products are unique eco-friendly fabric. Almost no fertilizers are used in growing flax. Cotton fields account for 50% of the world’s pesticide use; linen fields don’t even register on the scale. Conventional cotton growing, which depletes and pollutes our non-renewable resources, is heavily subsidized by the government, masking the true costs of production and costs to the environment.

  • The production of linen fabric uses 5 to 20 times less water and energy that the production of cotton or man-made fibers.

  • During the growth process flax enriches and enhances rather that depleting the soil.



Fiber Properties

  • Due to parallel arrangement of its fibers, linen is a stronger and sturdier than cotton. The tensile strength of linen thread is twice as high as that of cotton and three times that of wool.

  • Linen is extremely long lasting and linen tablecloths are often passed on through a family’s generations.

  • Linen is completely natural and is a fully biodegradable resource.

  • Can be machine washed and will launder beautifully.

  • Every time you wash Linen it will get softer.

  • Our products will not fade and colors do not bleed.

  • Due to its unique properties linen undergoes a molecular change when wet and becomes stronger, resulting in greater longevity than cotton.

  • It is highly absorbent, lint free and static free.

  • Linen fabric has antifungal and antibacterial properties, naturally insect repellent.

  • It gives protection against UV radiation.

  • Linen soils less quickly that cotton and therefore can be washed less often.



Facts about Linen

  • Linen is one of the oldest fabrics known to mankind.

  • Every part of the flax plant is utilized it have been used to make fabric, soap, dye, paper, medicines, in heat insulation, packaging, fiber boards, bank notes and more.

  • Linseed oil is used as a component in cosmetics, paints, and as a healthy food supplement.

  • Linen can absorb up to 20% of its own weight in moisture while still feeling dry to the touch.

  • Linen fibers are the most ecological of all natural fibers, compared to cotton it is 10 times more ecological to produce.

  • Linen absorbs moisture very rapidly and dries quickly so it is one of the most comfortable fabrics for warm climates.



What makes our Linen Way’s table linens special?

  • We have high fashion and quality European products. The linen yarn is produced from Belgium flax and the dyes come from Germany. They are weaved by the oldest textile mills in Russia with over 200 years of experience.

  • Is is long term investment which can be passed down to younger generations.

  • Creates a special ambiance for any occasion from patio lunches to formal dinners.

  • Meticulous hand finishing, like our intricate hemstitched detail that embellish all our linen tablecloth.

  • Is not JUST a tablecloth, it’s also a great fashion element of décor that can add a splash of color to your kitchen and dining room.

  • Our table linens have beautiful natural sheen and a nice heavy weight.

  • Our impeccable finishing allows for the linens to be used on both sides. Making our linens fully reversible.

  • General demand for natural fibers and simple elegance has increased as consumers are going back to natural fibers. The occasional slabs, streaks and gentle shadings in this fabric should not be regarded as defects. They are characteristics of the fine yarns which give this fabric its beauty and dramatic texture.



Alpaca fibre properties

  • Alpaca is as silky and soft as cashmere and is one of the world's smoothest, finest and most luxurious natural fibres.

  • Alpaca wool is lighter, stronger and five times warmer that wool.

  • The fibre bears no lanolin which makes it hypoallergenic. Lanolin is referred to as “wool wax” hold dust and microscopic allergens that create allergies to wool. People that have wool based allergies will not be allergic to alpaca.

  • The fibre from alpaca is not prickly or itchy next to the skin.

  • The unique properties of alpaca fibre does not require processing using harmful chemical washes before the yarn can be spun., This process can leave a chemical residue on product that later causes irritation.

  • The structure of alpaca hair resembles the human hair with a hollow center which allows it to “breathe” and makes wearing Alpaca comfortable in any season.

  • Alpaca does not shed as readily as sheep's wool or other animal fibres. An alpaca scarf shed on your favourite coat or jacket.

  • The finest alpaca fibre is baby alpaca. Baby alpaca is the first shearing from a young alpaca making the fibre much finer than the fibre from a fully grown alpaca.

  • The fibre is exceptionally strong and tough; it does not easily break or stain. Alpaca’s natural oils repel dirt and dust and are fade resistant.

  • Alpaca does not contain lanolin making alpaca products hand washable.

  • Alpaca fibres do not accumulate static electricity.



Facts about Alpaca

  • Alpacas have been raised for their wool since the Incas first domesticated them more than 2,000 years ago.

  • The animal can live an average of 20 years of age.

  • Alpacas are a very intelligent, gentle, docile, curious and timid animal.

  • There are 22 natural color variations of alpaca fibre, mainly white, brown, gray and black.

  • Peruvian law has granted the alpaca protection status, it is illegal to slaughter or trade in alpaca meat.


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