Amour Linen (sustainable clothing from Lithuania)
Amour Linen is a sustainable brand of linen clothing for men and women, from the beautiful country of Lithuania. Linen is from the flax seed plant. And unlike cotton, can be grown in Europe. Cool in summer and warm in winter, it is also easily laundered, without releasing microplastics in washing machines.
With a slogan of ‘buy less, buy better’, linen has deep roots in Lithuania, and all these items are made by the companies in-house seamstresses. The natural fibres are also locally sourced, and there is also a zero waste line of items, made from leftovers.
There are pretty dresses in plain or gingham style, plus trousers for summer days.
Plus shirts and shorts for men:
Amour linen bedding
Amour Linen also makes a line of linen bedding, much of it stone-washed. Ideal for a cheerful touch of decor to your bedroom. The range includes waffle blankets made cotton blend.
Wash natural bedding with mild laundry powder (unscented for pregnancy/nursing and if pets sleep on your bed. Avoid fabric conditioner (reduces absorbency) and line dry bedding where possible, smoothing by hand or ironing while a little damp.
Sustainable bedding and fire regulations
Organic bedding (and pyjamas) are free from chemical fire retardants. They still have to (legally) comply with fire regulations, but as with all bedrooms, use common sense to keep safe in the bedroom:
- Don’t smoke in bedrooms (or indoors – use a personal ashtray outside).
- Avoid overloaded plugs
- Choose oil radiators over convector heaters (these give off hot air through fans, and cause heatstroke in people and pets, as well as being very expensive to run).
- Don’t leave warm laptops or phones on beds.
- Test smoke alarms weekly
- Avoid fabric conditioners (these can increase flammability in fabrics). You can soften clothes naturally by adding half a cup of cleaning vinegar to the rinse cycle (or half a cup of bicarbonate-of-soda to the wash cycle).
Avoid perfumes, essential oils or scented candles in bedrooms near babies or pets. Avoid pet-toxic indoor plants (including sago palm and lilies).
