Flax was widely grown 100 years ago to make linen for garments and for ships' sails. But its decline was triggered by a move towards cheaper man-made fibres, which were often imported, and a shift ...

The process of growing the flax and turning it into linen could be long and backbreaking work that involved most members of an Ulster-Scots family. Daughters were taught by their mothers from an ...

If they live in the country, you could ask your interviewee if they can tell you how flax was grown and harvested, or they live in a town, you could find out what they know about linen mills.

The company offers a Washed Linen/Cotton collection ... but the 100 per cent European flax linen gets softer with each wash. Handcrafted in Portugal, the linen set includes a flat sheet, a ...

Linen fabric, made from the fibers of the flax plant, is a great alternative ... with dry cleaning service company CD One ...

(Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) Linen is a rising fashion and lifestyle star. Last summer the European Confederation of Flax and Hemp organized its first Linen Day Paris, an event ...

With so many bedding start-ups promising premium-quality sheets for less, it can be hard to keep everything straight, especially now that it feels like every home company ... Linen is made from ...

When Coyuchi comes to mind, I think luxury, elegance and, most of all, sustainability. The brand’s eco-conscious initiatives ...

Created by the former Balenciaga designer Laura Tanzer and her partner Jessica Simpson, Millaux offers custom bed linens with ...

It's garment-washed to provide it with an airy and soft feel, while giving it an elegant look that can be coordinated with the company's bed linen bundles. This duvet cover is made from 100% French ...

The journey for one of Luca Faloni’s linen shirts begins in the flax fields of Normandy ... ‘I firmly believe that every company, especially a luxury clothing brand, should be considering their impact ...

Wilet (formerly Flax Sleep) – The Linen Duvet Set I slept under Wilet’s Linen Duvet set and have convinced myself to buy the full range. The company, formerly known as Flax Sleep, is Canadian ...