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2. Linen - Wikipedia

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   Linen (/ ˈ l ɪ n ə n /) is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. Linen is very strong and absorbent and dries faster than cotton. Because of these properties, linen is comfortable to wear in hot weather and is valued for use in garments. Linen textiles can be made from flax plant fiber, yarn, as well as woven and knitted.

3. Plain weave - Wikipedia

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   Plain weave (also called tabby weave, linen weave or taffeta weave) is the most basic of three fundamental types of textile weaves (along with satin weave and twill). [1] It is strong and hard-wearing, and is used for fashion and furnishing fabrics. Fabrics with a plain weave are generally strong, durable, and have a smooth surface.

4. Lint (material) - Wikipedia

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   Lint is the common name for visible accumulations of textile fibers, hair and other materials, usually found on and around clothing.Certain materials used in the manufacture of clothing, such as cotton, linen, and wool, contain numerous, very short fibers bundled together. [1]

5. I Switched from Polyester Bedding to Linen—And I'll Never Go Back

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   A More Affordable Option: Linen Blends. Hanley says that their linen bedding is made from high-quality, sustainably sourced flax after it is woven into a fabric and washed for its signature softness.

6. Bedding - Wikipedia

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   Thick-woven or knitted wool, cotton, acrylic or other microfiber synthetics, or blends of these, are typically used for blankets. The fabric produced from the cotton warp and weft, cotton warp and lyocell weft has a significant improvement in all manner and is best suited for making bed linen. [5]

7. Clothing material - Wikipedia

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   The other natural fibers used for the yarn were flax , silk, and cotton. [1] Earliest indications of linen use come from Ancient Egypt, silk production originated in China (according to a legend, 5000 years ago). Deuteronomy contains a prohibition on mixing wool and linen in clothing material. [4]

8. Sock - Wikipedia

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   A hand-knitted sock Argyle socks. A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the calf. Some types of shoes or boots are typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. In the late 16th century, machine-knit socks were first produced.

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