Linen fabric or weave is made of fiber from the flax plant, which is widely valued for its durability and strength. There are various types of the linen fabric, which can be distinguished from each other by their texture and their weave pattern.
It typically has a check or striped pattern of red or blue on a white background. Glass toweling has a loose weave that makes it more absorbent and well-suited for cleaning purposes, but also makes it relatively less durable.
It is often used for making handkerchiefs, lingerie, doilies and sheers. Butcher's linen, which has a strong, plain weave, is stiff, coarse and commonly used for heavy-duty clothing such as butcher aprons. It's woven by using thin and thick yarns.
LOOSELY-WOVEN
DAMASK
Damask is a type of linen fabric that is woven on a jacquard loom, using a combination of plain and satin weaves. The fibers are usually flat and reversible, and the damask fabric itself has a smooth texture.
It usually comes in one color and is most often used for napkins, tablecloths, table runners and other household materials.Venise is a very finely textured variety of damask linen fabric. Unlike damask, however, it is characterized by large floral patterns.
It usually comes in one color and is most often used for napkins, tablecloths, table runners and other household materials.Venise is a very finely textured variety of damask linen fabric. Unlike damask, however, it is characterized by large floral patterns.
PALIN-WOVEN
It typically has a check or striped pattern of red or blue on a white background. Glass toweling has a loose weave that makes it more absorbent and well-suited for cleaning purposes, but also makes it relatively less durable.
It is often used for making handkerchiefs, lingerie, doilies and sheers. Butcher's linen, which has a strong, plain weave, is stiff, coarse and commonly used for heavy-duty clothing such as butcher aprons. It's woven by using thin and thick yarns.
LOOSELY-WOVEN
It is loosely woven to make it highly absorbent and is commonly used for diapers and sanitary towels. Huckaback is another loosely woven type of linen fabric that is commonly produced from a blend of cotton and linen. It is woven in towel lengths. Art of linen is produced from hand-twisted yarns and has a smooth finishing.
