What are flax fibers about?
Flax fibers vary in length from between 2″ and 36″ and are 12-16 micrometers in diameter. There are two varieties of fibers: the tow fibers that are used for rougher fabrics and the line fibers used for finer fabrics. In all cases, however, the cross-section of the fiber is made up of irregular polygonal shapes, which make up the more or less coarse texture of the fabric. Basic qualities of linen In general, linen fabrics have a natural luster, and their color ranges between creamy white, tan, or gray. Though you can obtain pure white linen by heavy bleaching, there is a chance that the fabric may be partially damaged. When it comes to texture, linen can be stiff and coarse as well as soft and smooth. Typically, linen both absorbs and loses moisture rapidly, and an added benefit is that it can absorb quite a bit of moisture initially without feeling damp. This is a major reason why linen is doesn’t cling to the skin as cotton does when you sweat. Even it does become sweat-soaked, it wi
