The Beauty of French Linen

Nothing compares to the texture and beauty of French linen. The Butler stocks a range of Charvet Editions linen, which has been making linen for more than 100 years.

Linen is a strong and yet soft fabric and has been used for bedding, and clothing for centuries. It is one of the oldest fabrics with mummies found wrapped in linen shrouds.

It is believed that linen weaving originated along the Nile where the fabric was called woven moon light due to it’s beauty, with only priests permitted to wear white linen robes as a symbol of purity.

It wasn’t until Roman times that it became a fabric used within the home for bedding, table linen and clothing.

Linen is also one of the most environmentally friendly fabrics as no part of the plant is wasted and the production of linen uses five to 20 times less water and energy than the production of cotton or synthetic fabrics. It is also recyclable and 100% biodegradable.

Interesting facts about caring for your linen:

• Linen is stronger when being washed, which allows for a longer life than cotton.
• Over time linen become softer and more comfortable.
• Linen can be as soft and fine as silk, or almost sack-like. It can be washed in hot water and will shrink on the first wash.
• Linen should be ironed when still damp.

Shop The Butler’s range of Charvet Editions Linen with free shipping on all orders within Australia.

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