What is a “natural” fiber?
Do natural fibers shrink when washed?
What is linen?
What is the difference between flax and linen?
Which part of the flax plant contains the fibers used to make linen?
Why is linen so highly regarded as a textile fiber?
How is linen created?
When did linen originate?
Is linen eco-friendly?
What are the best stain removal methods?
Which methods of payment do you accept?
Are the data transferred from my computer to you secure?
What is your return policy?
What is a “natural” fiber?
Natural fiber refers to fibers that are obtained from plants—such as cotton and linen--or fibers that are derived from animals--such wool and silk.
Do natural fibers shrink when washed?
Yes. Shrinkage between 4-10% is normal and to be expected after the first washing.
What is linen?
Linen is the fabric obtained by using parts of the stem of the Flax plant.
What is the difference between flax and linen?
“Flax” refers to the plant and the fibers (flax plant, flax seeds, flax yarn), whereas “Linen” applies to products made from flax (linen fabrics, linen clothing, linen tablecloths etc.)
Which part of the flax plant contains the fibers used to make linen?
The flax fibers used to produce linen are contained in the central part of the stem of the plant.
Why is linen so highly regarded as a textile fiber?
Linen is luminous, fresh, soft and durable. The brightness of linen comes from the nodes in the fibers that reflect light, and the fresh feel and scent of washed linen is a indulgence for the senses. Linen has traditionally played a leading role in fashion; nearly every designer has experimented with this fiber. Recently, the durability and practicality of linen has been enhanced by modern technologies, for example, our breakthrough stain-resistant tablecloths and placemats that make caring for your table linens worry-free!
How is linen created?
First the pulled flax plants are left in the field (“retting”) for a certain period of time, allowing the fibers to separate naturally.Then the process begins by “scotching”—a process that extracts textile fibers from the bark and separates them from the wood particles with crushing and breaking motions. Finally, the flax fibers are combed into smooth, even slivers that will be spun into yarn.
When did linen originate?
Linen has been used since ancient times, making it difficult to say exactly where and when it originated. Known since antiquity, flax is the oldest textile fiber in the world. The earliest traces of its use date to 8000 B.C. when the Egyptians Pharaohs were wrapped in linen fabrics at burial because of the quality, natural nobility, and strength of the material. Linen reached Europe when the Phoenicians bought flax in Egypt and later exported it to Ireland , England and Brittany . Today European linen is the most cherished luxury fabric in the world.
Is linen eco-friendly?
Yes! Flax needs very little chemical fertilizer to grow and once the fiber has been extracted from the plant, it supplies a number of useful by-products, including flax oil (used to produce soap, cosmetics, paints, printing inks etc.) and fibers (paper and even the American dollar contain flax fibers). Nothing is wasted.
What are the best stain removal methods?
There is not a single best stain removal method, but rather the most appropriate method for each type of stain and fabric. For a more detailed explanation please visit our stain removal methods page.
Which methods of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check, money order and credit cards (American Express, Visa and Mastercard). You can purchase our items online only using your credit card. The internet system transmits the information relating to your order only when the check out process is completed. This means that unless you submit your credit card data your order will not reach us. So if you prefer to pay in a different way, please call us or email your order to us. We shall be happy to process your order manually, and deliver as soon as we receive your payment.
Are the data transferred from my computer to you secure?
Yes. All orders placed through our web site are protected by our Secured Socket Layer (SSL) technology. Each time you send us credit card numbers and credit card information our site redirects you to our secure server. The information are encrypted when transmitted from your computer to our server and decrypted by our server. This way, when in transit over the internet, your sensitive information cannot be read by anybody. You can see that you are working with a secure server because the protocol indicator in the URL changes from "http:" to "https:". The letter "s" you see after http in your browser's navigation bar means that the server is secure.
What is your return policy?
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return it to us, unused and in its original condition, within 30 days from the date you received it. Include a copy of the invoice and a brief description of your complaint. We shall be happy to prompltly exchange the item or issue a refund. Shipping fees are not refundable.
Please ship the returned items to:
Essentials for Entertaining
Att: Returns
105 Deer Valley Drive
Eugene, OR 97405
Should you need additional information about our return policy, please feel free to contact us via the form on our contact page.
