Characteristics & Applications of Linen fibers?

Linen, one of the most expensive natural fibres, is made from the flax plant. It is labour-intensive to produce, hence produced in small quantities. However linen fabric is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather.

It is composed of 70% cellulose and 30% pectin, ash, woody tissue and moisture.
Characteristics:
  • Strongest vegetable fibre
  • Poor elasticity, hence wrinkles easily
  • Relatively smooth, becomes softer when washed
  • Highly absorbent
  • Good conductor of heat and feels cool
  • Lustrous
  • More brittle, constant creasing in the sharp folds,tends to break
  • Damaged by mildew, perspiration and bleach
  • Resistant to moths and carpet beetles


Applications:
  • Apparel - suits, dresses, skirts, shirts etc.
  • Home and commercial furnishing items - table cloths, dish towels, bed sheets, wallpaper / wall coverings, window treatments etc.
  • Industrial products - luggage, canvas etc.
  • Used as blend with cotton

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