Materials · Linen

Linen — flax turned to cloth-cool calm

Flax pulled whole from the ground, retted, scutched and spun into a fibre with a cool touch and a subtle slub — the texture that makes linen unmistakable in a rug's surface.

See how linen is used across our four constructions on the manufacturing overview.

The story of linen

Linen

01 · Flax in the field

Pulled, not cut

Linen begins as flax, pulled whole from the ground rather than cut, to keep the fibre's full length. The retted stems become the raw material for spinning.

02 · Retting & scutching

Loosening and cleaning

Dew or water retting loosens the fibre from the stem's woody core; scutching beats the core away, leaving long, pale strands with linen's famous cool touch.

03 · Spinning

Crisp, dry, slubby

Flax spins into a crisp, dry-handed yarn with a subtle slub — the texture that makes linen unmistakable in a rug's surface.

04 · In the rug

Quiet, matte, refined

We use linen for its quiet, matte elegance: flatweaves and low pile with a cloth-like drape of colour, often blended with wool for body. It reads refined where jute reads rustic.

Olive and ivory herringbone linen flatweave with fringed edge — Herringbone linen flatweave with hand-finished fringe.

Chunky linen flatweave in a warm neutral ground — Chunky linen cushion cover in a warm neutral ground — bulk only.

Ivory linen with a fine grid, shown in a styled setting — Ivory linen cushion cover with a fine grid — bulk only.

FLAX FIBRE
COOL DRY HAND
SLUB TEXTURE
WOOL-LINEN BLENDS

Who this fibre is for

Designers looking for a refined natural surface, brands adding a linen or wool-linen line, homes that want a rug with the same tactility as their curtains.

Designers. Specifying for a project? We work from your palette and pile spec.
Personal. Furnishing your own home? Custom starts at one sample.
Brands. Building a range? MOQ is 10 sqm per design per colour.

Frequently asked

Is linen good for rugs?

Yes for flatweaves and low-pile constructions. Linen wears well and holds its shape; it is not the fibre for a shag or a deep-pile piece.

Linen vs jute — what's the difference?

Linen reads refined; jute reads rustic. Linen is more expensive, softer to the touch, and less forgiving of heavy moisture. Jute is more affordable, more textural and larger-scale.

How to care for a linen rug?

Vacuum gently without a beater bar, blot spills immediately, professional clean every 12–18 months. Keep it out of prolonged damp.

Send us your design. Quotation within hours.

A CAD, a sketch or a reference photo is enough — we return pricing, material options and a sampling plan the same working day.

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