Influenced by the "coarse linen clothes" in ancient times, in the public's mind, linen fabric is just like the flax and linen cloth passed down by the poor in ancient times, which is rough, itchy and binding, and is a low-quality and ordinary material. But in fact, contrary to popular impression, flax is different from flax. It has been loved by celebrities since ancient times.
In early Europe, linen was exclusive to the royal family. Today, it is still one of the royal familyâs favorite fabrics. When many European and American literary works describe the clothing of nobles and powerful people, linen material can be seen. When "Love in the Time of Cholera" describes the clothing of the elderly Urbino, linen fabrics are mentioned several times, for example: "He is still dressed as elegantly as when he was young: a linen suit, and a gold chain from his pocket watch hanging on his vest."
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Before the Tang Dynasty, fine linen fabrics were also exclusively for the enjoyment of princes and nobles. To this day, linen is still one of the favored materials for high-end luxury clothing and bedding, and it often appears in high-end home furnishing exhibitions and luxury brand catwalk events.
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Compared with cotton, which is widely known and loved by the public, the price of linen is higher, about 5-10 times that of cotton, and the price per meter is between 50-200 yuan. Extremely high-quality linen can also be purchased Up to 300 yuan. It can be said that linen is a fabric that has been misunderstood and underestimated by the public for a long time. So why is linen so popular among celebrities?
1, rare and precious
Unlike cotton, flax has strict requirements on the growing environment. Therefore, the global annual flax production is very small, accounting for only about 4% of cotton, making it rare and precious. Linen is popular among celebrities and wealthy people because of the unique advantages of the fabric and because the scarcity of the fabric can express unique personalities.
2, cool and breathable
Under normal atmospheric conditions, the moisture regain of linen can reach about 12%, the moisture absorption capacity is about 1.5 times that of cotton, and it can absorb 20% of its own weight of moisture. The breathability rate is as high as 25%, and it has a cooling effect. Cotton is more refreshing and can stay dry for a long time in summer when the temperature is often 30 or 40 degrees Celsius without getting sticky due to heat and humidity.
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3, natural and low-key
Linen color is not fast, so the fabrics are generally Morandi colors, low-key and elegant, with a sense of gentleness that has been quiet for a long time, which is in line with the middle and new middle class's current desire for nature and minimalism. The pursuit of lifestyle coincides with each other.
4, the softer it gets after washing
Linen has almost no elasticity, so compared with pure cotton, linen may be slightly less wrinkle-resistant and softer, but its fiber strength is 1.5 times that of cotton, so it is more durable and more durable the more it is washed. The softer.
5, antibacterial and anti-allergic
Flax fiber can emit a light hidden fragrance, coupled with its moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fiber characteristics, it can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, making flax have a natural antibacterial function, which can effectively prevent and reduce skin allergies.
Similar to cotton, flax also has different types, high and low ends, depending on fiber length, origin and processing method. So, with so many flax options, which one is better? Xiaoyuan teaches you a few intuitive ways to identify:
1. From the point of view of count, the higher the count, the better the quality.
Similar to cotton, flax also has counts. The longer the fiber, the higher the count, and the woven fabric will be better. Smoother, softer, more skin-friendly and comfortable. The count of domestic linen fabrics is generally around 14, and 32 is considered a high count.
2. From the processing method, rain dew linen is better.
flax can be divided into two types: warm water linen and rain dew linen according to the degumming process. Warm water hemp is degummed by boiling it in warm water, while rain dew hemp uses sunlight and dew to degumm under the decomposition of natural microorganisms, which can better maintain fiber characteristics.
3. From the point of view of origin, it is better to import from Europe.
High-quality flax in the current market is mainly produced in European countries such as France, the Netherlands , Belgium , because these countries have abundant rainfall, high air humidity, low sunshine intensity, and poor climate. The environment is particularly suitable for flax growth.
