What is Linen fabric

Linen is a type of fabric made from the fibres of the flax plant. It is known for its natural texture and breathable, cool feel, making it a popular choice for summer clothing, bedding, and table linens. Linen is durable and strong, and it becomes softer with each wash.

How is linen fabric made?

The process of making linen fabric can be broken down into the following steps:

1. Growing and harvesting flax: Flax plants are grown and harvested for their fibres.

2. Retting: The harvested flax plants are soaked in water to soften and separate the fibres from the stem. This process is called retting.

3. Breaking: The softened stalks are then mechanically crushed to separate the fibres from the woody stem.

4. Scutching: The fibres are then cleaned and straightened through a process called scutching.

What is Viscose?

Viscose is type of semi-synthetic cellulose fiber made from natural materials, typically wood pulp, through a chemical process. It has a soft, smooth feel and drapes well, making it a popular choice for clothing and textiles. Viscose can be produced to imitate the look of silk or cotton, which is why it has become such a popular choice for fashion designers at all price points. 

The history of viscose

Viscose was invented in the late 19th century. The exact year of its invention is widely considered to be 1891, when British chemist and inventor Charles Frederick Cross, together with English chemist Edward John Bevan and Belgian chemist Claudius-Louis-Leonard Meldola, patented the process for producing viscose fibers.

Why is viscose a popular fashion fabric?

1. Softness and Drapability: Viscose has a soft, smooth feel and drapes well, making it a popular