Linen Fabric
Why we love linen clothing
At Lavender Hill Clothing, we’re no strangers to putting real thought and consideration into every strand of fabric we put into our clothing. From our Modal to our cashmere, we use fabrics that are sustainable and ethical, that feel great and that are long lasting. The same goes for linen clothing. As summer is coming fast, we’re shedding our heavy winter layers in favour of something a little lighter, breezier and more comfortable. That’s where our linen clothing comes in. Not only does linen feel great against the skin, there’s a whole host of other reasons we love it, too. Read our take on why we love linen clothing below.
1. Planet Friendly
The most important point on our list: linen clothing ticks all of the boxes when it comes to sustainability and treading as lightly as we can on this planet. Not only does linen clothing have a lower environmental impact than cotton clothing due to less water being required during the production process, it is also made from the stalks of flax plants where almost all of the flax plant can be used, leading to very little wastage. Linen plants also flourish in poor soils with minimal, if any, fertilizer required. That’s a big win in our eyes.
2. Cool as a Cucumber
Whether you live in a busy city or the countryside, we can all be hit by the heat as we approach the spring and summer seasons. Wearing the right fabrics is essential for beating the sweat, and linen clothing could just be your next best friend. The fibres in linen clothing are hollow, allowing more airflow over your skin than other materials and also hold up to 20% of their dry weight in moisture without feeling damp to touch. Who knew that the breezy, light feeling that’s unique to linen clothing had such scientific properties?
3. Great For Sensitive Skin
Even for those who don’t have sensitive skin, linen clothing can be a breath of fresh air around your body. Not only does it lack the clinginess of standard cotton clothing, it is also hypoallergenic meaning it’s great for those with allergies or sensitive skin. Part of this is because linen fabric and clothing is produced in such a way that exposure to harsh chemicals is avoided, and the linen growing process tends to avoid fertilizers and pesticides. Have we convinced you on linen clothing yet?
4. No Need To Iron
Perfect for busy bees, linen clothing requires minimal effort one it has been washed. Linen clothing is actually one of the few fabrics that avoids creasing once washed, meaning there’s no need to iron it. Natural crinkles in linen clothing are expected, which are part of linen’s naturally textured look, but there’ll be no major creases. So you can wash it, dry it and throw it on.
5. Long Lasting & Strong
Linen is a natural fibre - like Modal which is used in many of our products and is derived from the pulp of beech trees - and has been used for centuries because of its amazing properties. Here at LHC, we love it because it is long-lasting, strong and durable - perfect for all kinds of activities, all year long. It is also biodegradable and recyclable, however we’d hope that any linen clothing items would be kept for many years to come without the need to replace due to the fabric remaining strong during wear-and-tear.
6. Luxurious Feel
It’s hard to beat the luxurious feeling of linen clothing against the skin. Whether you’re layering up in a linen top or trousers, there’s something about linen clothing that evokes a feeling of freedom and pure comfort against the skin. The distinct feeling of linen is no doubt due to the fact that it is a natural fibre which remains untampered during the production process. We also find that linen flatters all kinds of figures; from curvaceous women to the slimmer frames and shorter heights, there’s a linen clothing item out there for every woman. There’s not many other clothing fabrics that can have this claim.
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TENCEL™ Modal
Regarded as on of the most forward-thinking fabrics in sustainable fashion, this bio-based material is produced by spinning beech cellulose in a process that uses 10-20 times less water than cotton production.
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Cotton
We use a number of different types of cotton, most of which are sourced in the US; and all of which is knitted in Austria especially to our specifications. No toxic dyes are used, and all the cotton we use is OEKO-TEX®️ Standard 100 certified.
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TENCEL™ Lyocell
Just like modal - lyocell is made from wood cellulose or pulp, its soft-to-the-touch finish, eco credibilities and durability make it a firm favourite with both Lavender Hill and customers.
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Flax / Linen
Perennially stylish and brilliantly sustainable, linen is grown from flax plants using little water and nearly all of the plant. It is biodegradable and anti-bacterial, wonderfully cooling in summer.
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Scottish Cashmere
Our most indulgent fabric because of its silky soft feeling against the skin, cashmere is a sustainable, renewable and biodegradable natural fibre.
Crafted in Hawick, our makers use traditional methods to gently knit fibres combed from Mongolian and Afgan Goats.
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Merino wool is a completely natural and renewable fibre that comes from Merino sheep (who, once shorn, can grow more and more), so will take about a year to biodegrade.
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Alpaca fibre is a luxurious, natural, and renewable material sourced from alpacas in Peru. Known for its exceptional softness, warmth, and durability, it is naturally hypoallergenic and free from lanolin, making it ideal for sensitive skin. Once discarded, alpaca fibre biodegrades within a year, returning to the earth without harming the environment.