The Types of Linen You Should Know About!
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If you’re into a profession that is related to apparel and fabric or is acquainted with the process of stitching and garment-making, then you must have come across the term ‘linen.’ Essentially made up from flax, linen is an absolute favorite among tailors and seamstress because of the versatility it offers. The durability, softness, flexibility, being light-weighted, and has antifungal and antibacterial properties add to the popularity of the types of linen.
The features present in different types of linen allow the fabric to be versatile and therefore, is used across garments, apparel, and furnishing. But did you know there are different types of linen? Yes, you heard us right! Despite its versatility, different types of linen exist in the market. Having a deep knowledge of these will help you choose better. So, let us get to know further which type of linen is best suited for which purpose.
Through this blog, we will be sharing details about different types of linen. Alongside, we will also be sharing tips for when to use the specific fabric, more importantly for which purpose.
Damask Linen Fabric
Woven with Jacquard Loom, this type of linen is ornate and delicate. This type of linen is mostly woven with a good mix of plain and satin weaves. The fibers are flat and reversible which gives it an extremely smooth texture and produces an end result that resembles aesthetic embroidered detailing.
Uses:
Usually produced in a single shade of hue, Damask Linen is best suited for making:
- Linen napkins
- Table cloths
- Table runners
- Other kinds of home textiles.
Plain-Woven Linen Fabric
This type of linen is mostly used for manufacturing cleaning towels, wiping towels, dish towels, hand towels, etc. Plain Weave linen comes mostly in checkered stripes. Traditionally, it has a loose weave, thus it is well suited for all kinds of cleansing and wiping purposes.
Uses:
Plain Weave Linen has sub-types and these have versatile usages, such as the following:
- Holland Linen
This type of linen is well-suited for making window shades and lamp shades because of its light-blocking properties.
- Cambric Linen
Being one of the thinnest and finest varieties of linen, this type of linen is particularly used in making delicate fabric like lingerie and handkerchiefs.
- Butcher’s Linen
This corser type of linen is well-suited for making apparels like that of aprons and other heavy-duty clothing.
Loosely-Woven Linen Fabric
Highly Absorbent type of Linen Fabric, this type of linen is mostly used for making sanitary napkins and diapers.
However, it also holds the record for being the least durable of all types of linen.
Sheeting Linen Fabric
This type of Linen fabric is mostly used in apparel and bedding due to its untextured and soft surface.
Sheeting Linen Fabric also has a higher thread count, feels heavier to touch, and has a close weave.
This brings us to an end to the different types of linen and the variety of purposes it is used for. So, the next time you go purchasing linen fabric, make sure to know the type of linen you have picked and the purpose it’s best suited for. Choosing the best type of linen for your respective purpose will definitely give you the smoothest and the most enriching experience.
Types of linen in food and beverage
The linen at any food and beverage service outlet is either disposable or non-disposable.
Disposable linen
These items are made of recycled paper with high absorbing capacity, to be used only once. For example, table napkins, restroom tissues, wrappers, and facial tissues. Facial tissues soaked in Cologne water are given to the guests. It is considered a good welcome gesture. Disposable table linen is usually offered to guests in trains or aircrafts before meals.
Non Disposable Linen
Made of flax, include table cover, dinner napkins, tea napkins, and table runners. Non-disposable linen must be clean and pleasantly scented. Apply starch if required.
Non-Disposable linen must be placed on the table tidily. The staff can fold them and arrange them in decorative shapes or just put them through decorative linen rings to catch guests’ eyes and start imparting a warm experience to them at the table.
