Natural Threads

“Linen is a very soothing fabric,” says Mayuri Das adding,“Once you wear linen you do not feel the irritation against your skin unlike cotton.” Linen has a peculiar absorbent quality that makes it perfect for the summers; especially linen summer dresses and linen trousers can never go out of style. “It ensures you individuality and makes you look stylish at the same time,she says.

Linen suits for men and a classic linen white shirt to team up with a nice well-fitted pair of denims for women are must have clothing for the summers. A very quick way of re-inventing existing linen could be by accessorising it with natural materials like wooden beads etc. These days’ linen jumpsuits and dyed linen are also making the headlines. Linen is not only available in white and cream but also orange,tangerine and fuchsia and is quite a hit with many designers.

An expensive fabric to manufacture,linen is one of the oldest fabrics available. The cross section of the fabric,which is irregular in shape,lends it the coarse texture. Its usage as a fashion fabric has only gone up over the years. Amit Parashar,senior sales person,Store One,“Italian linen is also much in demand . The sales of linen shirts especially in men’s wear have gone up due to the summer season,” he adds.

Tips for upkeep of your linen
* While travelling,Linen should be wrapped in cotton because it is a very delicate fabric
* It should be hand washed.
* Do not use a steamer to remove wrinkles from your linen clothing
* Hang it immediately after ironing,do not fold them.