Why linen only gets better with age

Flax fibre is hollow and pectin-rich, which is what gives new linen its characteristic crispness. Each wash gently relaxes those pectins, and the fibre opens up — softer to the touch, more absorbent, more breathable.

It's why we stonewash everything before it reaches you: you skip the stiff first month entirely and start at the good part. From there, time does the rest.

Cared for simply — a cool wash, a low tumble, no fabric softener — a set of our sheets will outlast almost everything else in your home, and feel better for it.