Linen is one of the oldest spun plants, with a history going back thousands of years. Find out where linen comes from, how it is grown, what its typical characteristics are, and why we have chosen it, in combination with lyocell and cotton, for our bedding collections.
Growing linen and processing it into linen yarn
The linen we use at Lejaan comes from France. France has ideal climatic conditions and soil for its cultivation. Furthermore, linen is not demanding on the soil and does not require a high amount of nutrients, which makes it an ecologically sustainable crop. It is sown in spring, and thanks to its rapid growth (approx. 4 metres in 3 months), it is harvested in summer. The entire plant is processed so that fibres are obtained not only from the stem, but also from the roots.
After harvesting, the linen is spread out in fields, where it is exposed to moisture, sun, and wind. This process, known as retting, breaks down pectins (pectin = a natural substance in plants that acts as a glue connecting fibres in their stems) and allows the fibres to separate. This is followed by mechanical combing and spinning of the fibres into yarn, which is used for weaving linen fabrics.
Week in Porto Collection – 50% linen, 30% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 20% cotton
Typical properties and main benefits of linen
If you are looking for a material that, thanks to its properties, is an ideal choice for bed linen, then it is linen. It excels in its excellent thermoregulatory properties, so it provides ideal thermal comfort in winter, while in summer it wicks away moisture and provides a cooling feeling. It is also naturally resistant to high temperatures and physical stress, which guarantees its long life and easy maintenance. In addition, linen does not accumulate electrostatic charge and is hypoallergenic.
Despite its many advantages, linen also has some disadvantages, such as a tendency to wrinkle or a coarser texture. However, these properties can be balanced by combining it with other materials, such as lyocell or cotton.
Combination of linen, lyocell, and cotton
At Lejaan, we decided to use the well-known advantages of linen and complement them with lyocell and cotton for an even better result. TENCEL™ Lyocell, made from eucalyptus tree cellulose, brings softness, smoothness, and reduces wrinkling of the material to our products, while cotton simplifies care. This combination preserves the natural qualities of linen, such as durability and thermoregulatory properties, while minimizing its disadvantages.
Stone Miracle Collection – 50% linen, 30% TENCEL™ Lyocell, 20% cotton
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