The benefits of sleeping on linen - 10 facts you should know
You've been missing out if you haven't slept on linen before, and I'm sure that it will only take one night for you to become a convert.
Here are 10 reasons why you should invest in linen bedding.
1.SOFTENS OVER TIME
It's common for bedding to pill after being washed a few times and look tatty. Unlike cotton, linen becomes softer, shinier, and even more luxurious with every wash.
With each wash, the material's superior moisture absorption properties deepen. The thing about linen is that it gets better with age - that's why it's often passed down through generations.
2. GOT ACNE PRONE/SENSITIVE SKIN?
Those who suffer from breakouts are often recommended 100% flax linen. In addition to being hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, linen fibres can also suppress bacteria, fungi, and microbes. Skin-sensitive people or those with allergies will likely have no problems with this material.
3. SUPER FAST DRY TIME
On those hot summer nights, linen's moisture-wicking properties keep you sweat-free because it dries very quickly. Night after night, you can sleep clean, dry and uninterrupted because it can hold up to 20 times its weight in moisture. The unique weave allows air to flow freely through it, keeping you cool and comfortable. However, do not mistake its ability to keep you cool in summer for its ability to keep you warm in winter. As a result, it's useful for both people who tend to get cold at night as well as people who tend to get hot during the day.
4. OEKO-TEX® CERTIFIED MEANS FREE FROM TOXINS
You can be assured that OEKO-TEX® certified materials have not been found to contain over 100 harmful substances known to cause harm to human health and the environment, including carcinogens, allergy-inducing colourants, azo dyes, phthalates, PFOAs, and pesticides. This is particularly important with bedsheets considering how much time you spend in them – it’s very easy for your body to absorb toxic substances that have been used to treat sheets.
5. LINEN IS INCREDIBLY DURABLE
There’s no getting around it: linen bedding does cost a bit more than the traditional cotton and polyester varieties. But think of it as an investment; it is stronger than those materials and can last for decades when properly cared for, which means you will get a lot of value for money out of it. Many people pass their linens down the generations and they become prized family heirlooms.
6. IT’S ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
We all want to do our part to help the planet, and it’s hard to go wrong with linen from an environmental standpoint. Nearly all parts of the flax plant are used during harvesting, it is minimally processed, and it doesn’t require much irrigation. It’s also completely biodegradable.
7. IT’S SUSTAINABLE
Linen is made from flax, one of the strongest natural textiles you can find. Toxic pesticides and herbicides are not needed to grow it. Moreover, once it has been harvested, its roots cleanse and fertilise the soil so the next batch can grow!
8. IT GIVES YOU A GENTLE MASSAGE
This may sound strange, but it’s a unique benefit afforded by linen that other materials just can’t offer. Linen bedding has very tiny breaks in the textured fabric that boast a light massaging effect and stimulate blood flow.
9. HANDCRAFTED LINEN HAS QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
Linen is a superior material, there’s no question about it, but how do you know if you’re getting the very best linen? Source Certified European flax linen from a mill that belongs to The European Confederation of Flax and Hemp, an esteemed and ecologically responsible agricultural program. All of our products are made in Europe and Australia and are handcrafted with love and care.
10. IT JUST FEELS GOOD
As we mentioned earlier, there is nothing quite like sleeping in between linen sheets at night. The feeling of luxury and comfort is hard to describe – but when you try it, you’ll see what we mean!