Linen towels: varieties, tips for choosing and care

Flax, which was very common a few decades ago, is experiencing an upsurge in popularity today. Increasingly, residents of large cities strive not only for convenience, but also for naturalness, as a result of which they choose such fabrics both for clothing and for household items. Linen towels for kitchen and bathroom are pleasant to use and fit almost any interior. A variety of shapes and colors will allow you to choose the right kit even for the brightest bathroom or kitchen.

Flax is a plant that is cultivated and harvested in a special way in order to obtain natural fiber. The ripe stem is not plucked or cut off, but gently pulled out of the ground. This allows you to keep the length of the fiber to the maximum, facilitates the process of its separation.

Since ancient times in Russia, homespun canvases have been made from linen yarn on special machines by hand. Today it is carried out on special equipment using the "wet spinning" technology. Machine production allows not only to increase the speed and scale of production, but also to make the surface of linen fabrics smoother and softer.

The towel is an item for daily use. It is actively used, as a result of which there is a rapid deterioration of the fabric. Linen thread is stronger than cotton thread, and its weave in the canvas is denser.

Natural fiber perfectly absorbs moisture, which is especially important for large bath towels, which are used to wipe not only the body, but also the hair.

The linen towel is thinner than the rest. Due to this, it dries faster and is ready for new use.

Sensitive skin can react with irritation and peeling on contact with synthetic fabrics.

Small electrical sparks can be generated when synthetic fibers rub against human skin and hair. Natural linen does not accumulate electricity and does not magnet hair.

Those who are concerned about the ecological situation of our country and the planet as a whole will appreciate the process of production of linen.

Depending on the size and method of use, towels can be divided into bath and kitchen towels. The former are much larger and are used for the whole body, while the latter are essential for kitchen operations. They can wipe the dishes and hands, grab a hot saucepan, wrapping it with such a cloth, wipe the drops of water on the kitchen table. Depending on how the linen was made, there are several types of such towels.

The fabric for them is made of yarns dyed before weaving.

The threads of the canvas are intertwined in one way or another, due to which a unique pattern or volumetric pattern is created. Most often in kitchens you can find such checkered towels, which are called "waffle".

The color or pattern is applied after the threads have been woven into a single fabric or even on the finished product. The colors of these towels are brighter and the patterns are high definition.

The bathroom and kitchen are considered damp areas. In addition, the towels themselves are often in contact with various detergents and cleaning agents. All this has led to the emergence of some features for the care and storage of products made from natural fabrics.

It is necessary to choose the right product that will clean the towels when washing. It should remove even greasy stains without a trace and at the same time not destroy the very structure of linen threads. It is best to choose laundry detergents or gels without bleach. At the same time, linen towels can be washed both by hand and using a washing machine.

Do not pull or twist the towels too much, wringing them out after washing. It is best not to squeeze linen, as this changes and deforms the weaving of the fabric. With a machine wash, you can set the spin at minimum speed or, if the model allows, turn off the spin completely. It is best to dry flax in the fresh air or on a warm radiator. Before hanging a wet towel, you can shake it well. This will help reduce wrinkles on the dry garment.

It is necessary to iron linen fabric at a temperature not exceeding 200 degrees. It is best not to use an iron, but a special steamer. Hot towels are best laid out on a bed or sofa and allowed to cool slightly before rolling up and stowing away in a cupboard. This will reduce the creases that appear in the folds of the linen towel.

Linen fabric looks best in an interior where other natural materials and decoration are also present. These include: wall or window decor; furniture upholstery or tiles in the form of natural stone. The easiest way is to combine the towel fabric with another fabric, such as window shades or shower curtains. A set of bath towels, hung or laid out in the bathroom, matching the color of the plumbing or the pattern on the ceramic tiles, will look great.

The kitchen corner can be decorated with small pillows, which will be sewn from the same fabric as the kitchen towels.

It is best to buy and lay out several towels of the same color or pattern at once, as a lonely piece of fabric looks less attractive. Each product has its own place, it is not only beautiful, but also very convenient. You should not use those towels that are already worn out, torn and have lost their visual appeal. A new product is not so expensive, and a cozy home environment can cheer you up even on the most cloudy and rainy day.

See the following video for flax care tips.