Linen is one of the most sustainable fabric for sewing clothes and sustainable bedding. It does wrinkle easily, but it grows in Europe (unlike cotton), it’s cooling in summer, gets better with age and biodegrades safely at end of use. And does not leach microplastics in the washing machine.
Amour Linen is a brand where you can buy swatches online, then choose your favourite colours, if you’re a keen sewer. Choose from:
Linen can absorb up to 20% of its weight in moisture, so it’s great to feel comfortable in warm weather. This linen is certified free from harmful chemicals. Wash in cold or warm water on a gentle cycle, and dry naturally in a shady spot. No ironing is needed, and don’t tumble dry. Do not dry clean, as it weakens the fibre. Stone-washed for maximum softness.
Beautiful Dresses Made from Linen
Bibico offers a nice range of slow-fashion dresses, mostly made from organic cotton or hemp. In pretty designs to wear again and again, the brand was founded by a fashion professional, who left ‘fast fashion’ to found an alternative label with her husband, with everything made ethically, and sent in recycled paper packaging.
This brand also offers some nice other feminine clothing including organic cotton culottes with matching tops.
Linen’s history dates back thousands of years, making it one of the oldest known textiles. Derived from the flax plant, linen has been woven into the fabric since ancient Egyptian times. But what makes it stand out in today’s eco-conscious age?
Elegant Linen Clothing from Lithuania
Amour Linen is a quality brand of linen clothing, from our friends in Lithuania. Linen is from the flax plant, and one of the few locally-grown (more local than cotton) fabrics to wear, which naturally biodegrades at end of use.
All the linen is locally sourced and the dying factory is nearby too. Everything is made by a team of in-house seamstresses. Any leftovers are made into other products, and all items are sent in zero waste packaging.
Cellulose fibres in linen are stronger, so expect them to last longer than cotton clothes. It does not have the same anti-bacterial and odour-resistant properties of some fabrics, so wash gently but more often and dry naturally.