And why, once you have switched, you will never go back.

Washed linen: the answer to summer nights

Every summer the same question comes back: what do you put on your bed? Cotton? Jersey? Bamboo? The options are endless... But anyone who really wants to get through the summer in comfort needs only one answer: linen. More specifically: washed linen.

Here are the five reasons why linen wins year after year.

1. Linen breathes like no other material
Linen is made from flax fibres, one of the oldest and most cleverly designed textile materials in the world. The structure of the fibre allows air to flow through it with ease. That means heat is not trapped but carried away. While you sleep, linen regulates your body temperature in a way that synthetic fabrics simply cannot match.

The result: you sleep cooler, drier and more peacefully. Even on warm nights.

2. It absorbs moisture and dries incredibly fast
Linen can absorb up to 20% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp or heavy. Do you perspire on warm summer nights? Linen draws that moisture away from your skin and quickly releases it into the air. You feel fresh all night long. Not clammy, not sticky.

And the best part: linen also dries incredibly fast after washing. Handy in summer, when you wash more often.

3. Washed linen gets softer with every wash
New linen has a slightly structured, stiff feel. That is the nature of the fibre. It can also shrink during the first few washes. Washed linen has been pre-washed to take away that initial feel and so no longer shrinks. On top of that, it becomes softer, suppler and more pleasant with every wash.

4. It has a timeless, relaxed look
Linen has an authentic, slightly crumpled look that is both nonchalant and stylish. Your bed doesn’t have to be perfectly made; linen makes it look even better. That natural, organic look suits any interior, from minimalist Scandinavian to warm Mediterranean.

5. Linen is sustainable and lasts a lifetime
Linen fibres are by nature among the strongest textile fibres in the world. With good care, good linen bedding lasts for decades. Moreover, flax is a crop that needs little water and by nature requires few pesticides.
Choosing linen is therefore not only a choice for your sleeping comfort, it is also a choice for a more sustainable interior. Replace less, throw away less, enjoy more.

Ready to make the switch?

Washed linen is not a trend. It is the logical choice for anyone who wants to get through the summer in comfort and at the same time invest in bedding that gets more beautiful year after year.

Discover the washed linen collection by DOUXE at douxestore.nl or in stores.