You might be heading off on a sunny holiday or looking forward to the warmer weather where you are. But either way, we call know when it comes to warmer weather, things can get a little uncomfortable. Finding breathable, natural fabrics in Plus Size can be difficult. We know all too well the horrors of shiny polyester that makes you feel like bursting into flames after five minutes of wearing.
That’s why we love sourcing breathable, natural fabrics here at Kasbah Clothing. We know how important it is to our customers to feel comfortable, and fresh whether they’re travelling, working or relaxing.
One of our favourite fabrics is Linen for this very reason.
What is Linen?
Linen is a fabric made from the fibres of the flax plant. It’s one the oldest known fabrics and completely sustainable too meaning it’s kind to the environment. To make linen from the flax, it goes through a process called retting, which is quite labour intensive, which is why linen can be a little more costly than artificially produced fabrics. But trust us, it’s worth spending that little extra to experience this wonderful fabric.
Why choose Linen?
Aside from the sustainability of the fabric, linen is naturally absorbent and incredibly breathable, so it’s your perfect warm weather companion. The composition of the linen fibre means it allows the air to move more freely about your person keeping you cool and fresh. And just like us, it improves with age! Linen actually gets more soft and comfortable the more you wear it.
Are there any downsides to Linen?
There’s no denying, linen does crease easily, it’s the nature of the fabric. But this is one small sacrifice to make for the benefit of comfort and wearability.
Top Tips for Your Linen
- When packing always roll, never fold to reduce creasing
- Hang your linen straight away when you arrive at your destination
- If your linen is still a little creased, try hanging it in the bathroom while you shower. The hot steam will help any creases drop.
- Avoid fabric conditioner and wash at a low temperature.
- Iron darker pieces on the reverse and preferably whilst still a little damp.
Yes, we all love Linen., but, when wearing a dress, oh the embarrassment of having a saggy back view on having sat for a while. Is there not a fabric out there that will give the same comfort as linen without creasing and giving you a saggy behind.
Hello there Phyllis, thank you for your comment! We were very sad to hear about your saggy behind 😉 you are right though, that is a downside to linen, it can bag and sag when sat for a while – we’ve found that a linen/viscose mix really helps with this and you’ll be happy to hear we have some pieces heading to the website very soon! Kind regards, Becky – Communications