linen fabric

Practical ways to repair linen fabric, including fixing small holes, tears and worn areas with hand stitching, patches, backing fabric and careful fabric care.

Linen is a natural plant-based fabric made from flax. Learn how linen is produced, how it differs from synthetics and how to identify genuine linen.

Learn how to dye linen fabric safely, including choosing dye, preparing linen, testing colour on samples and caring for dyed linen after washing.

Buy linen fabric online with confidence. Check composition, GSM, width, samples, colour, shrinkage, quantity, dye lots, returns and intended use before ordering.

Explore Sara Martinsen’s Phytophilia exhibition and its archive of plant fibres, from flax to bamboo, with original exhibition photo credits preserved.

Discover why linen is used for premium bedding and home textiles, including its breathability, strength, moisture management, natural texture and softening with use.