With over 30 years of experience working with European linen, we carefully select and develop fabrics that balance comfort, durability, and timeless style.
At FLAX, fabric comes first. Each linen weight serves a purpose — from airy summer layers to structured, cooler-weather staples — allowing you to choose the right fabric for your lifestyle and season.
Below is a guide to the linen fabrics used across our collections.
Gauze linen offers an ultra-light, breathable feel with subtle depth. It's perfect for effortless layering and warm-weather comfort.
Handkerchief linen is prized for its barely-there feel and graceful movement, making it ideal for lightweight summer pieces.
This is a versatile linen that balances comfort and coverage, making it a favorite for warm-weather dressing.
Yarn-dyed linen offers visual interest and depth while maintaining the breathability FLAX is known for.
This is the core FLAX linen — durable, comfortable, and ideal for everyday wear in all seasons.
Panama linen offers a unique hand feel with a slightly heavier, more textured look.
Homespun linen is FLAX's most substantial fabric, offering comfort and warmth without sacrificing breathability.
Our customer service team is always happy to help you find the perfect fabric for your needs.
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Linen is made from the fibers of the flax plant. FLAX uses premium European flax, known for its strength, breathability, and longevity. Linen is one of the oldest and most durable natural fibers used in clothing.
Linen fibers are naturally hollow, allowing air to circulate freely. This makes linen highly breathable and moisture-wicking, helping regulate body temperature and keep you cool in warm weather.
Yes. Linen is naturally hypoallergenic, breathable, and gentle on the skin. Because it allows moisture to evaporate quickly, it's a great option for people with sensitive skin or who overheat easily.
Yes. One of linen's best qualities is that it softens with every wash and wear. FLAX linen becomes more comfortable over time while maintaining its structure and durability.
Wrinkling is a natural characteristic of linen due to the structure of the flax fiber. FLAX embraces this relaxed look as part of linen's charm. Wrinkles soften with wear and can be easily smoothed with light steaming if desired.
Yes. Linen is temperature-regulating, making it comfortable in warm weather and easy to layer in cooler months. Heavier linen weights, such as homespun linen, are especially well suited for fall and winter wear.
High-quality linen is extremely durable. With proper care, FLAX linen garments can last for many years and often improve in feel and appearance over time.
Different weights serve different purposes. Lightweight linens are ideal for warm weather and layering, medium-weight linens are perfect for everyday wear, and heavier linens offer structure and warmth. This allows FLAX to design garments that work across seasons and styles.
Linen is one of the most sustainable natural fibers. Flax requires less water to grow than cotton and is fully biodegradable. FLAX works with European mills and women-owned factories that prioritize responsible production practices.
European linen, particularly from regions like Lithuania, is known for its superior fiber quality, consistent weaving, and long-standing textile traditions. This results in stronger, softer, and longer-lasting fabric.
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