Linen
Butcher fabrics, produced from flax fibre, are very popular
for spring and summer apparel.
Because the flax fibre is a stem or bast fibre, the fibres are
long, stiff and irregular in shape, lt is these irregular-shaped
yarns, containing lumps or 'slubs' that give this fabric its
appearance. the yarn size and density of the weave will determine
how the fabric is used. Suiting-weight fabric will use very thick
yarns as compared to handkerchief linen. The thicker the yarn, the
more pronounced are the slubs and irregularities.
Today, linen fabrics are used for suiting, trousers, dresses and
jackets, While it has a crisp hand for a very drapable hand. However, linen