Flax linen is a plant-derived material that originates from flax or linum usitatissimum.

Flax linen is a plant-derived material that originates from flax or linum usitatissimum. Your sheets start life as a cellulose fibre in the stem of the flax plant (also known as a bast fibre) which is harvested before being spun into fabric. This process of recovering a fibre from the inner bark of a plant is similar to how we might extract hemp or rattan.

What is flax linen?

Manufacturing flax linen is a labour of love; requiring time, attention and the ideal climate conditions to get right.

Manufacturing flax linen is a labour of love; requiring time, attention and the ideal climate conditions to get right. It takes roughly 100 days from sowing the flax seed to harvest alone, and the flax plant is rather picky with where it grows, preferring the cool, damp soils of France, Belgium and the Netherlands (known as the Western Europe flax belt). Linen is made when the woody bark surrounding the cellulose fibres (the good stuff that goes into your sheets) is decomposed to get to the useful part of the flax plant. It&apos;s then squeezed, dried, combed and spun; a process through which the stronger or longer flax fibres&#x2013;called line or dressed flax&#x2013;are separated from the weak&#x2013;called stricks. This separation is important: the dressed flax will produce more luxurious, hardwearing linen&#x2014;the kind that ensures your Threads will last years. Finally, these dressed flax fibres are spun and dyed to produce linen in all the hues you know and love.

How is flax linen made?

Flax linen is the ultimate in year-round comfort, keeping you cool in summer and cosy in winter...

The benefits of sleeping in pure 100% flax linen are countless, but if we had to name a few... Flax linen is the ultimate in year-round comfort, keeping you cool in summer and cosy in winter thanks to its high air permeability which helps your body temperature regulate. So, no more need to swap out your sheets as the seasons change. Plus, linen is incredibly durable, stain-resistant, and ultra-absorbent, meaning your sheets feel dry and fresh for longer. And the best part? Linen only gets better with time; softening and growing more comfortable with each wash and use. So when you invest in high quality linen, you&apos;re guaranteeing your softest ever sleep for years to come.

What are the benefits of sleeping in 100% flax linen?

We use eco-friendly dyestuff across our entire range and are OEKO-TEX 100 certified...

We use eco-friendly dyestuff across our entire range and are OEKO-TEX 100 certified (so, no nasty chemicals in your Threads). When a fabric is awarded a Standard 100 certification it means that it has been tested by OEKO-TEX for harmful substances such as formaldehyde, pentachlorophenol, nickel and more, and declared safe for human use. Because we have been officially certified by OEKO-TEX, you can be confident that every single thread, button and fibre in our 100% French Flax Linen and 100% Mongolian Cashmere has been tested for over 100 harmful chemicals and substances.

What is Bed Threads linen dyed with?

Our signature flax is grown in France and then turned into sets in China under ethical working conditions.

Our signature flax is grown in France by registered farmers and suppliers, and is then turned into sets in China under ethical working conditions.

Where is Bed Threads linen manufactured?

Not only is linen one of the most luxurious and stylish fabrics, it's also one of the most eco-friendly.

Not only is linen one of the most luxurious and stylish fabrics, it&apos;s also one of the most eco-friendly. Made from flax plant fibres, this strong material is resilient and can grow in poor soil, using significantly less water during production than other fabrics. The entire linen crop is utilised and it is a renewable, biodegradable and recyclable resource (when made with eco-friendly dyes like the ones we use at Bed Threads), meaning it won&apos;t rot in landfill. Bed Threads also operates carbon neutral and utilises plastic-free packaging, so you can feel good about your choice every time your head hits the pillow.

Is linen sustainable?

Linen doesn’t use thread count—it is rated by grams per square metre.

Linen doesn&#x2019;t even have a thread count&#x2014;it is a totally natural fibre, and its rating is measured by grams per square metre, which indicates how dense it is. With a cool GSM of 170, our bedding is light enough to stay breathable during summer, heavy enough to act as an insulator in winter, and thick enough to withstand wear or tear.

What is GSM?

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