PROFILE:
CONTENT: 100% Linen
ORIGIN: Portugal
VERTICAL REPEAT: N/A
HORIZONTAL REPEAT: N/A
WIDTH: 55 Inches
WEIGHT: 12.08 oz sq yard
WEFT / PICKS: 38/inch
WARP / ENDS: 88/inch
BACKING: None
REVERSIBLE: No
AVAILABLE COLORWAYS: 7

TESTING & PERFORMANCE:
ABRASION: Wyzenbeek – 90,000 Double Rubs / Heavy Duty

NOTES:
A characteristic often associated with linen yarn is the presence of "slubs", or small knots that occur randomly along its length. However, these are actually defects associated with low quality. Pure Linen from Joseph Noble has a very consistent diameter with no slubs. Pure Linen has a Quality System Approval under ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 14001at mill level. Pure Linen exceeds 90,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek.

Linen typically has a thick and thin character with a crisp and textured feel to it, but can range from stiff and rough to soft and smooth.

When adequately prepared, linen has the ability to absorb and lose water rapidly, which is why it can gain up to 20% moisture without feeling damp.

It is a very durable, strong fabric and one of the few that are stronger wet than dry.

It does not stretch and is resistant to damage from abrasion.

It is resistant to moths and carpet beetles.

Linen is relatively easy to take care of since it resists dirt and stains, has no lint or pilling tendency and can be dry cleaned, machine washed or steamed.

It can withstand high temperatures and yields only moderate initial shrinkage.