Growing flax for fiber to spin into linen requires many steps. Once it is harvested and the seeds removed, it needs to be retted. Retting flax is the process of freeing the flax fibers from between ...

Working at the history center is a very energetic and exciting place where people bring their passions of the past into action. I am always impressed by our many demonstrators who bring their ...

For those of you who value the beautiful linen tablecloth that’s been handed down in your family, I think you’ll be astounded to learn about the effort it took to produce the fiber from which it was ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Every piece of clothing has an impact on the environment, ...

Who said wrinkles are bad? Dive into the world of linen fabric—the breathable, eco-chic trend that’s stealing hearts (closets ...

Linen is a fabric that has been manufactured for thousands of years but its eco-friendly credentials be the answer to modern fashion sustainability. Linen is thought to be one of the oldest fabrics on ...