Summer's most pleasant choice: linen

Light and breathable, carefree and stylish, linen can be associated with many positive adjectives. Nanso's selection of more environmentally friendly materials always includes linen in the spring. Many consider it ecological as a natural fiber, but for some it may come as new information that its cultivation really requires only a small amount of fertilizers, pesticides and artificial irrigation. Flax grows well even in barren soil. The possible environmental impact of material production is caused by soaking the fiber, and in the production of the fiber, it must be ensured that it is done in separate water basins, after which the waste water is treated appropriately.
Flax is one of the world's oldest crops and was once widely cultivated for textile use, until with the industrial revolution it was almost completely replaced by cotton. Today, the share of flax in the world's fiber production is around one percent.

All in all, the greatest environmental impact of linen clothing is caused by the maintenance of the clothing. Therefore, it is good to remember that the wrinkling characteristic of linen is part of the nature of the material, and does not necessarily require ironing. Linen is a durable and long-lasting material and occasional washing is good for it - it becomes softer and more flexible after washing.

The most defining feature of linen is the coolness that arises from the weaving and fiber structure of the fabric. Linen clothing sits lightly on the skin, its thermal conductivity is good: it breathes when warm and warms when cool. A certain stiffness characteristic of the material keeps the garment airy away from the skin and it therefore dries quickly. Linen also reflects heat effectively and the clothes are perfect for protecting yourself from the heat.

As midsummer approaches, our selection of linen clothes is at its best, and you can find our beautiful monochrome shades and our patterned linens in the online store and in our brick-and-mortar stores.

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