Linen Is a fabric with a long staple made from fibres of the Flax plant.

Its labour intensive to manufacture but is valued for coolness and freshness in hot weather.

Other textiles in a linen weave such as cotton or hemp can be referred to as linen but have their own specific names.

similar to cotton in way it handles, though it creases more easily, has good absorbancy, washes well.

Produced from flax plant, commonly regarded as most ancient fabric.

Linen was traditionally used for woven or knitted bath,bed and kitchen textiles. Hence the term linens being used for these items.

Linen dates back thousands of years as far back as 36000 BP. Linen was sometimes used as currency in ancient Egypt as well as being used to wrap mummies because it was seen as a symbol of purity and as a display of wealth.

Hand woven linen fabrics compared to today's were very fine.

Lee Young Hee - A/W 2012/13 Couture - linen dresses

Menswear - linen blazer - Dolce & Gabanna http://store.dolcegabbana.com/us/dolce-gabbana/men/FW-2013/linen-blazer-g2bi1t-fu4ea_cod49124897qr.html

Buy Chesca Linen Zip Dress, Cream Online at johnlewis.com

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Chesca Linen zip dress
205.00 in Arnott's
155.00 in House of Fraser (Black)
sleeveless, zip fronted, dress length 100cm from shoulder neck point to hem
100% linen
hand wash
elasticated hem

Irish designer Winnie Magee's linen rain collection is made from rainproofed linen. The Winnie Magee Design Company is located at 17A High Street, Comber, Co. Down.

High Fitted Coat (HFC)

Tailored high necked zipped coat in rain-proofed linen

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Elegant long coat in rainproofed linen, with 'Peter Pan' collar (stand up feature) and buttoned cape. Inverted back pleat with roll up raglan sleeves. Moleskin collar, cuffs and facing.

Ukranian Fashion week, Marchi Bobkova a/w 2013

Ivan Grundahl a/w 2013

Knitted Linen - Neringa Ruke

Item Info

BRAND:	A&S
ITEM:	Puckering Coat
MATERIAL:	55% Cotton, 45% Linen
SIZE:	1, 2, 3 Length: 77cm (Size 1)
COLOR:	Khaki Green, Charcoal Top Gray (Photo)
DELIVERY:	September
AADM:	Trench Gaberdine Vintage: 100% Cotton / August Cotton Linen Serge Flannel: 55% Cotton, 45% Linen / September [Photo]

Duster coat

€840.00

Taupe Irish linen summer coat by Petria Lenehan. Features notched collar, fully lined sleeves, pleated front pockets, matte wooden buttons and removable tie at back waist.

100% Irish linen. 100% cotton liberty print lining. 30 degree wash.

Pleat chino

€380.00

Irish linen taupe pants by Petria Lenehan. Features waistband and side pockets lined in liberty print cotton, buttoned belt loops at front and back, back pockets and turn ups with button detailing.

100% Irish linen, 100% liberty cotton print. Wash at 30 degrees.

Wide drop sleeve shirt

€230.00 - Sold Out

Boxy Irish linen shirt in pure white by Petria Lenehan. Features dropped sleeves, simple straight collar and hidden fly front button panel.

100% Irish linen. Wash at 30 degrees.

Duster dress

€420.00

Navy Irish linen dress by Petria Lenehan. Features round neckline, short curved sleeves and buttoned...