| Linen is one of the most comfortable fabrics you can | | | | Before washing any clothing, it is important to look at |
| buy. It also requires a little extra care to own, this is due | | | | the label to view the manufacturers care |
| to the fact it is made from the flax plant, which | | | | recommendations. Although linen may be laundered |
| produces long fibers from its stalk. These natural | | | | with great results, the garment label will take in account |
| "yarns" are what wick moisture away from the skin to | | | | any special instructions that may be necessary for the |
| help create the fabric's light, airy feeling. The drawback, | | | | particular item you want to wash. Some garments |
| however, is that the "breathing" fibers are quite stiff. | | | | may include different fabric types used for their lining, |
| Once they bend, they stay bent, and the result is linen's | | | | or some may be a blend of linen with another type of |
| trademark wrinkles. Even more frustrating is that the | | | | fabric. If the label says it's best to dry clean the |
| more you sweat, the more the fabric wrinkles. | | | | garment, it would be wise to follow this advice. |