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Linen Towels:
Originally linen was made from the stem of a flax plant. But today they are made from natural fibers like cotton, silk and modal, etc. Synthetic fibers like polyester and rayon are now manufactured.
Characteristics
The main characteristics of a linen bath towel are:
- It shrinks when washed for the first time.
- It may be washed at 95oC.
- It is very strong and durable.
- The fiber of flax is strong no matter whether it is wet or dry, rather it is stronger when wet.
- It does not rot easily in damp climate.
- Its color is usually white to ivory.
- Its natural color is beige, a light yellowish gray color.
Quaility Of Linen
Linen in its pure form or blended with cotton is very popular for making towels because it can fulfill to the tilt what a user looks for in a towel. Some of the most important points why linens are a good choice for a towel:
- Linen can withstand washing in hot water and scrubbing.
- Linen towels have a clean and crisp look.
- Linen softens after every wash.
- Linen is durable and absorbent.
- It gives a very cool feeling to the skin.
Variety
Linen is available in different types like silk-linen to sack-linen. The finest linen is very consistent with no knots which the inferior variety has. Linen towel can be decorated with different kinds of artworks like embroidery, monograms, fringe, hand paints and appliqué, etc. Beautiful pictures and designs can be printed on linen towels.
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