Linen Tales

Linen Tales — Linen Tradition from Lithuania

The Linen Tales manufacture represents linen tradition from Lithuania. Linen Tales textiles are home textiles made from Baltic linen, exceptionally high quality in craftsmanship and feel, and particularly durable in use. Dish towels, tablecloths, and bedding have been produced by this family business in Vilnius for 30 years. Linen Tales linen textiles are colorful yet simple. This reflects Baltic design, which lies between minimalist Scandinavian and slightly more opulent European design. The soft, pre-washed linen fabrics have a unique feel and are simply wonderful to touch.

Linen Tales — Home Textiles from Baltic Linen

Baltic linen was once something very special, a luxury that only the wealthy could afford and that was passed down from generation to generation. Linen Tales preserves the proud traditions of Lithuanian linen deep within its brand identity and shares its passion for the natural fabric. They support local producers by managing the supply chain and general production in Lithuania. While the family business from Vilnius shares its inspiration and love for linen with people around the world, it remains committed to a strong dedication to quality. The sophisticated products and their unbeatable quality are the result of first-class production processes achieved through years of experience working with the finest linen fabrics. You can feel the heart and soul put into every single item. Therefore, we hope that you will be completely satisfied with the magical linen products from Linen Tales.

Linen — Naturally Sustainable

Linen is one of the oldest textile fibers in the world. It is derived from flax, the plant fiber of the flax plant, a blue-flowered, undemanding crop. Unlike cotton, flax grows in Europe and requires significantly less water, fertilizer, or pesticides than its plush competitor. In addition, other parts of the plant are used after harvest, for example, to produce flaxseed oil and flour. Since flax does not require chemicals to be processed into linen fabric, linen is completely biodegradable.

Traditional cultivation countries for flax, in addition to the Benelux states and France, include Baltic countries like Lithuania. This enables sustainable textile production with short transport routes. The small Baltic country of Lithuania has a long linen tradition; flax has been cultivated here for several millennia, and the flax fibers are extracted from the stalks, spun, and woven into linen fabric. For a long time, it was considered luxurious, but then it was supplanted by cotton. Fortunately, linen from European flax, woven and processed in Europe, has been experiencing an immense renaissance in recent years, not least due to sustainability considerations.

How to Care for Linen Textiles? — Fabric Care Guide

Natural fabrics are precious. Our main goal is not only to provide the best quality linen textiles but also to ensure you have the best care instructions. We have therefore compiled the most important tips to help you care for your Linen Tales products.

Linen is considered the strongest natural fiber in the world; it is extremely abrasion-resistant and not very susceptible to wear and tear. This means you can enjoy your favorite linen pieces for many years without having to replace them after just a few washes. However, proper care is one of the most important prerequisites for enjoying your linen laundry for a long time. Below are a few tips on how to properly care for fine linen laundry so that it remains soft and supple even after many washes.

• WASHING
  It is best to wash Linen Tales linen textiles separately at 40°C in the washing machine on a gentle cycle at max. 600 revolutions/minute. Only if necessary due to stubborn stains that should be washed out as quickly as possible, you can also wash them at 60°C. However, frequent high temperatures will cause the linen fabric to shrink. Please use gentle and neutral detergents without bleach for sensitive, colored linen fabrics.
• SHRINKAGE
  Linen Tales linen products are pre-washed and therefore quite resistant to further shrinking. Pre-shrunk items usually only shrink by 3 percent or even less.
• DRYING
  You can briefly tumble dry linen at low temperatures to prevent the fiber from shrinking and pilling; otherwise, you can hang it on a line or lay it flat on a white towel to dry.
• IRONING
  If you want to iron linen textiles, do so while they are still slightly damp. You can spray water on the fabric or iron them inside out with steam. If you like the natural, slightly wrinkled look of linen, you can skip ironing and simply smooth the fabric after drying.