Linen fabric is one of the oldest textile in the world, it has been used for many thousands of years. It was used as a form of currency in ancient Egypt, they have also used it for wrapping pharaoh mummies, as a symbol of light, purity and wealth.
Over the years people discovered the benefits of linen, like durability and high absorbance, and started to use it more frequently as household goods (bedding, towels).In the last 40 years linen fabric become even more popular as a home and fashion textile. Linen fabrics have a textured interesting look which is on trend right now