Is it worth choosing linen bedding?

Linen is the first fiber that was used for fabric weaving, with a history of nearly 8000 years. It was an easily accessible and popular fabric, which remained so even after cotton was brought to Europe in the 14th century. Later, during the 18th century Industrial Revolution, when cheaper cotton from North America became available, linen lost its popularity due to its long processing time and manual labor. However, today, as society turns back to natural materials and handcrafted quality, linen products are considered luxury items, valued for their exceptional properties.

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Handmade Linen Fiber

Linen is a natural fiber recognized as a top-quality material. The longer linen products are used and washed, the softer the fabric becomes. It is incredibly durable and, with proper care, can last for decades. Linen is the only fabric that cannot be replaced by any other. In the textile industry, linen represents only 1% of the total production – a rare, expensive, but extremely high-quality raw material for fabrics.

Extracting the fiber from linen takes quite a long time. First, the flax is pulled out, rather than cut, to preserve the longest fiber possible, which is where the terms long-fiber and short-fiber flax come from. The pulled-out flax is left in the field until the plant naturally begins to decompose, which helps separate the linen fiber from the plant. Once separated, the linen fiber is left under a roof for 2-3 months to soften.

Later, the flax is combed to remove various impurities and short flax fibers. Long-fiber linen, used for bedding, is easily spun and twisted using a wet technology, which makes the linen yarn smooth and soft.

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Linen or Cotton Bedding?

Linen and cotton are often compared fabrics, and indeed, they are similar materials, but their properties, appearance, and feel to the touch are different.

Strength. Linen is 3 times stronger and wears out 5 times slower than cotton.

Stiffness. Linen is stiffer but softens over time. Cotton is immediately soft and silky to the touch.

After 3 years. With continuous use and washing, linen bedding becomes softer and softer. Linen fabric is special because, over time, it not only does not yellow but becomes even whiter and more beautiful.

With proper care, cotton bedding will stay like new for about 3-5 years, until the first signs of wear appear.

Thermoregulatory properties. Linen bedding maintains a stable body temperature while sleeping – it cools on hot summer nights and warms in cold weather. Cotton bedding, depending on the weave, can either warm or cool.

Durability. Linen bedding can be passed down from generation to generation, lasting 20-30 years. Cotton bedding is typically used for about 10 years.

Suitable for sensitive skin. Linen has antibacterial properties and is suitable for allergic and sensitive individuals. Cotton is suitable for sensitive individuals, but it does not have antibacterial properties.

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LONAS HOME Linen Bedding - LEGENDA Collection

A night's sleep in linen bedding is such a unique experience that it cannot be described or passed on to another. "It's one of those things you have to try for yourself," says Domas Jakutis, CEO of the company "Lonas".

Linen bedding is breathable, absorbs moisture and sweat well, dries quickly, and maintains a stable body temperature. It is an ideal choice on hot summer nights when the bedding breathes and prevents the body from overheating. Linen bedding will also be appreciated by those who prefer to sleep warmer: due to its thermoregulating properties, linen bedding will warm you in the cooler months.

Soft, smooth, and gently draping LONAS HOME linen bedding is a guarantee of naturalness and perfect nights in the bedroom. Dense and woven from handmade long-fiber linen – this bedding will serve for decades. "In order for the linen fabric to be soft and pleasant to the touch, before sewing the bedding, we softened the fabric using stonewashed technology," says D. Jakutis.

On one side, we wove an ancient rhythmic pattern, which our great-grandparents used to decorate bedding. It is a symbol of our respect for ethnoculture. The bedding, woven and created in Lithuania, is very easy to care for – it can be washed by hand or in a washing machine. After washing, the linen bedding will dry quickly and be pleasantly crumpled – it does not need to be ironed.

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Linen sheets:

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