The Benefits of Linen The resulting linen fabric is two to three times stronger than cotton. Because of its porous nature, linen has natural heat and moisture-wicking properties that make it a good conductor of heat and a popular fabric to use for clothing or bedding in the summer. It also makes it possible for linen fabrics and accessories to hold dye colors better than some other fabrics. Linen is also naturally anti-bacterial, which had made it a popular choice for bandages for centuries and a favourite for window treatments and accessories such as accent pillows. Linen does have a few downsides as well. As a fabric, it has little elasticity so it can wrinkle quite a bit and difficult to align when sewing.
Linen fabric is made from flax fibers. The flax plant has been cultivated in just about every country in the world and has been used to make fiber for over six thousand years.
The Benefits of Linen The resulting linen fabric is two to three times stronger than cotton. Because of its porous nature, linen has natural heat and moisture-wicking properties that make it a good conductor of heat and a popular fabric to use for clothing or bedding in the summer. It also makes it possible for linen fabrics and accessories to hold dye colors better than some other fabrics. Linen is also naturally anti-bacterial, which had made it a popular choice for bandages for centuries and a favourite for window treatments and accessories such as accent pillows. Linen does have a few downsides as well. As a fabric, it has little elasticity so it can wrinkle quite a bit and difficult to align when sewing.
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This is only part of an “industrial" hessian or burlap wall hanging. You want the fabric to look recycled and as if it has achieved a purpose in its working life. Sacks were used a lot for carrying coal, potatoes and wheat, even meat in the not so long ago days. I’m experimenting with finding depth to portray images in order to honour the work of hessian. I find hessian an exacting medium. So many elements are involved with creating depth, labour and purpose. Even when you think you’ve achieved that then there is the art of balance and presentation. So many wall hangings, especially handwoven ones, can tend to twist or fail to hang straight against a wall unless there is a weighting mechanism. It is extremely difficult to achieve a satisfactory presentation. |
My name is Catherine Rowe. I live in Australia.I'm busy producing new creative items for my Etsy shop called Creatifbitsnpieces. Fashion is becoming more artistic don't you think? It's now a challenge to think of new things. Archives
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