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Linen Look

What is linen look fabric?

Linen look fabric is a fabric with the natural, slightly irregular appearance of linen, but it does not always contain real linen. The term mainly refers to the visual effect: a woven surface with subtle slubs, a dry hand feel and a relaxed, natural character. Depending on the composition, linen look fabric can feel crisp, soft, fluid or more structured.

Linen look fabrics are relevant for summer clothing, interior textiles and decorative items because they combine a natural appearance with different care and performance options. Some qualities contain linen, while others are made from cotton, viscose, polyester or blends designed to imitate the texture of linen.

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Specifications

  • Construction Usually woven, often plain weave or linen-like weave with visible slubs
  • Composition Can be linen, cotton, viscose, polyester or blends
  • Fabric weight Within the Nooteboom Textiles range, current Linen Look qualities are mainly around 120 to 225 g/m²
  • Stretchability Usually little to no stretch, unless elastane is added
  • Abbreviations LI = linen, CO = cotton, CV or VI = viscose, PES = polyester, EL = elastane

What are the properties of Linen Look?

Linen Look is usually created through the yarn structure, weave and finishing rather than through the presence of linen fibre itself. Visible yarn irregularities and slubs help reproduce the naturally uneven surface associated with flax-based textiles. Fibre composition strongly influences the final behaviour: cotton-rich qualities generally feel more natural, while polyester-rich versions tend to be more dimensionally stable and crease less. Linen Look therefore describes appearance first, while performance must be assessed from the individual composition and construction.

How does Linen Look feel?

Linen Look usually has a dry, slightly textured hand with a matte and natural surface. The exact feel varies considerably because the name does not describe one specific fibre.

Cotton-rich qualities can feel more natural and slightly softer, while polyester qualities generally feel smoother and more stable. Recycled blends can retain the characteristic woven appearance while changing the hand and performance depending on their fibre proportions.

Applications

  • Summer shirts and blouses.
  • Loose trousers and shorts.
  • Dresses with light structure.
  • Skirts with a natural look.
  • Curtains and cushion covers.

Care instructions

  • Wash linen look fabric usually at 30 to 40°C, depending on composition and finish.
  • Wash darker colours inside out and with similar colours.
  • Air drying is preferred to help reduce shrinkage and creasing.
  • Iron at low to medium temperature, depending on the fibre content.
  • Pre-washing is recommended when shrinkage could affect the final size.

Certificates

  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100 may be available depending on the specific article.
  • GOTS may be possible for qualities made with certified organic cotton or organic linen.

Practical tip

Check the composition before choosing a linen look fabric, because the appearance can be similar while the behaviour is very different. Use viscose-rich qualities for more drape and cotton, linen or polyester blends for cleaner structure.

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Dave Van der Steen Nooteboom Textiles

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