For centuries flax has been grown and transformed into linen throughout Belgium. The unique climate and the expertise of the Belgian artisans, explains the superior quality of their linen.
Linen has a unique combination of properties; lasting durability, unrivalled comfort and rich color absorption. The more it is used, the more beautifully it ages and gets a unique patine. It is highly absorbent, lint-free and non allergenic.
Flax is inherently ecological as it requires no irrigation and very little chemical treatment. Every part of the plant has value, eliminating any waste. Flax is biodegradable and is now commonly recycled. No other fiber can offer this unique blend of a truly natural product, with elegance and amazing comfort. It is the most natural and environment-friendly choice for dressing oneself and one's home.
By choosing Belgian Linen™, you choose for products manufactured with pride, from renowned companies. All have a long tradition (many are more than 100 years old) and a reputation of quality and service. Their manufacturing is extremely performant and respectful of high social and environmental standards.
By choosing Belgian Linen™, you choose for the finest Linen in the world.
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Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant.
Linen is laborious to manufacture, but the fiber is very absorbent and garments made of linen are valued for their exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather. Many products are made of linen : aprons, bags, towels (swimming, bath, beach, body and wash towels), napkins, bed linens, tablecloths, runners, chair covers, and men's and women's wear.
90% of European linen is destined for the textile market (60% for clothing, 15% for household linens, 15% for furniture and lifestyle) and already 10% is dedicated to technical opportunities : eco-construction, insulation, automobile parts, sports, equipment, boating, stationery, surgery and health items ...
Flax, with the binomial name Linum usitatissimum, is a member of the genus linum in the family Linaceae. It is a food and fiber crop that is grown in cooler regions of the world. The textiles made from flax are known in the West as linen, and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes and table linen. The oil is known as linseed oil. In addition fo referring to the plant itself, the word "flax" may refer to the unspun fibers of the flax plant.
Cultivated at close-proximity, flax is grown in a wide coastal band of Western Europe stretching from the South of Normandy in Northern France through Belgium and the Netherlands : from Caen to Amsterdam. The only plant textile fiber originating on the continent, European flax cultivation cannot be relocated, its excellence is thanks to a unique combination : a natural, damp ocean climate, flax's low thermal density, rich soil and the experience of flax growers.
