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Linen has been favored for centuries. It's been used for everything from wrapping mummies to constructing the sails of huge ships. But what makes it so popular? Sarah Rich, Associate Professor of Art History at Pennsylvania State University, explains on a microscopic level why its popularity endures.

Switching to natural and sustainable fibres is need of the hour ! #slowfashion

Hazwani Che Din

French speaker IT analyst

2mo

Amazing, i love the linen fabric even though you need to iron it all the time😅

Michael Howard

Higher Education Professional, Retired

2mo

Cooling in summer, warming in winter. Can be woven to differing densities for varying sail wind retention. Easy to grow and process.

Elias Mbvukuta

Grounds Specialist at UC Davis Retired.

2mo

Interesting!

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