Linen was first widely used by the Egyptians 10,000 years ago, and not just for wrapping mummies up. It’s been around for a long time and there are plenty of good reasons why it still has a lot of fans today. The more we learn about linen, the more we love it. We’re sure you’ll feel the same way if you read on.
The world’s best linen is grown in a region stretching from Caen in northern France eastwards to Amsterdam. This area has the perfect mineral rich soil and microclimate for flax plants to thrive. These healthy plants grow with very little in the way of fertiliser, pesticide or irrigation. They flower for one day in June and harvest starts in September as the plant starts to look a bit sorry for itself. While every part of the flax plant is used for something or other, it is the fibres in the flax plant stalks which become linen. These fibres are separated and sorted mechanically and turned into fine yarns, ready for weaving into your bed linen.
Take a look at our gorgeous collection of Frida French linen.