Linen

Linen fabric by the metre for clothing and historical garments

Anyone looking to buy linen fabric is usually searching for a natural fabric with characteristic structure and good everyday suitability. Depending on weight, weave and handle, linen is suitable for light to medium-weight clothing, historical garments, reenactment, LARP, costume, tailoring and textile equipment.

Linen is especially popular for dresses, shirts, blouses, tunics, undergarments, skirts, aprons, bags, head coverings and accessories. For medieval clothing, linen is often used because it is a traditional natural material and harmonises very well with wool fabrics, broadcloth loden and other historical fabric qualities.

Buying linen fabric by the metre: what to consider?

When buying linen by the metre, you should consider the planned use. For fine clothing or undergarments, lighter qualities are often more comfortable. For skirts, overgarments, bags or more robust textile projects, a medium-weight or stronger linen can be useful.

Colour, weight, handle, transparency, width and care are also important. Depending on the quality, natural linen can appear lively, calm, rustic or finer. It is therefore always worth checking the information on the respective product page.

Linen for dresses, reenactment and LARP

Linen for dresses and historical garments is especially interesting when a natural material with an authentic appearance is desired. For historical clothing, medieval representation, reenactment or LARP, linen can be used for visible garments as well as for undergarments and lining solutions.

Whether a linen fabric drapes softly, feels firm, fine or rather rustic depends on the individual item. If you are unsure which linen fabric suits your project, we will be happy to advise you personally.

Care of linen fabric

Linen is a robust natural material, but it should be cared for according to the respective quality. Please always follow the care instructions for the specific item. Especially with natural fabrics, it is useful to consider shrinkage, washing temperature and the intended later use before cutting.

Our care instructions are also helpful. Examples from customer projects can be found in our gallery. If you have questions about a specific linen fabric, please feel free to contact us.