History of Linen Fabric
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History
W.F. Leggett , after very intensive research into the history of linen,
has written in The Story of Linen
“It is truly impossible to learn which of the many natural fibres were first used for textile purposes, or even to be sure how that particular fiber came to be used, but of the four chief textile fibres, wool, cotton, silk and flax, the last is unquestionably the most ancient. Some anthropologist even declare that it is possible that linen had its origin not long after the advent of man.
It is known that linen cloth was produced in Egypt long enough ago to
be a well-developed art by 3400 B.C. This fact is attested to by the linen
cloth in a number of varieties and textures found in the tombs of the
dynasties which ended about that time. Although handmade, some of the
cloth was very fine and sheer – some of it was even called “woven
air” – having more than 500 threads per inch, a weaving feat
which is not duplicated even by modern machines. A robe of this fabric,
it is said, could be drawn through s small finger ring. On the other hand,
coarse linen cloth comparable to the canvas of today was also produced.
The rank of the wearer is believed to have been designated by the type
of linen burial cloth, the nobles and priests being wrapped in as many
as a thousand yards of fine, smooth linen and slaves being wrapped in
a few yards of coarse canvas like linen. All, however, were wrapped in
linen for burial, for this fiber alone was believed to be “pure”
and thus had religious signifigance.
From ancient Egypt, with the rise of the sea travel and trade, the use
of line spread all around the Mediterranean, Thence on to the other inland
territories, and with the Roman conquest of England, to that country:
at least fairly sophisticated manufacture of linen began in England at
that time. Linen is frequently mentioned in the Bible as clothing and
as partitioning and furnishing the temple of the Exodus in various ways.
Information about natural linen fabrics and linen curtain fabrics
Why natural linen fabric is great choice for curtain fabric?
Many of the curtain fabrics found on the market today are made from synthetic materials such as nylon and polyester. Nylon and polyester curtain fabrics are made from etrochemicals, which are very polluting to the environment, causing global warming. These linen curtain fabrics are also non-biodegradable, which means they don't break down easily and so are difficult to dispose of. ...
Curtain fabrics and ready made curtains
Our linen curtain fabric collection has been so succesful, that Ada & Ina has decided to launch curtain making service....
How does Irish linen compare to other linen fabrics?
Is there difference between Irish linen and linen fabrics which has been produced elsewhere in Europe?
European linen is as good as Irish linen and it is manufactured from the very same flax....
How to take care of linen fabrics and your linen curtains?
How your linen curtains will last for the next generation...
Why choose natural linen fabric for curtains?
100% natural linen fabric is known for its spectacular durability and long life. The tensile strength of linen thread is twice as high as that of cotton and three times that of wool. Find out more about natural linen curtain fabrics and properties of irish linen and linen fabrics ...
tips for curtain making, crafts and news about new curtain fabrics and furnishing fabrics etc.
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