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A Simple Guide to Buying Linen Fabric Online

7
May
2021

It has never been easier when it comes to choosing and buying linen fabric online. Whether you're looking for home decorating supplies or want to find the perfect linen fabric for clothing or craft projects, you can browse, sample and order just the right fabric for your needs. 

In this guide, we'll take you through the process of buying material online, and explain why natural linen fabric is a sustainable choice for your home. So, if you'd like some essential tips and hints on buying linen fabric online, read on.

buying linen fabric online

Buy from a reputable source

Firstly, make sure you buy from an established company that uses high grade flax for linen fabric production. European certified linen is guaranteed to be top quality and durable, so look for fabric endorsed with this certification. A long-established brand like LinenMe have three generations' worth of knowledge and experience of working with linen. Which means they know how to get the most out of every inch. 

Think long-term

Thanks to its incredible durability, natural linen fabric lasts for years. Which means your home furnishings or clothing items need to be timelessly stylish and have a longevity that outlives fast fashion fads. Consider colours and patterns that you'll love over the long term.

linen fabric by the yard

Measure carefully

To make sure you have enough fabric for your project, measure precisely. Check out this guide for tips on measuring for linen curtains. It's best to over-order – if you have any spare fabric leftover, use it to make linen napkins or bags.

Try before you buy

Most online fabric retailers offer samples so that you can feel the texture of the fabric, and see it in place in your home. If you're buying large amounts of linen fabric by the yard this is a useful way to make sure you've chosen the right one, and avoiding expensive mistakes. When you get your swatch, look at the quality of the fabric, the closeness of the weave and the purity of the colours. 

natural linen fabric

Think about sustainability

By buying flax linen fabric you're already supporting a sustainable product. Linen is naturally biodegradable, requires fewer resources to grow and produce than cotton, and last for a lifetime. If sustainability is important to you, look at what other actions the retailer is taking to reduce their carbon footprint. For example, LinenMe use green energy to power their production process, and use every last piece of linen fabric to reduce waste.

 

Follow these easy steps and you should find your perfect linen fabric to spruce up your home or bring some fresh elegance to your wardrobe. 

 

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Inga

I'm Inga and this is a space where I celebrate simple, slow living. It's a place to be curious and creative, to share ideas on how to live and work sustainably and mindfully. Being the creative force behind LinenMe.com I also write about my love for linen and natural fabrics. Linenbeauty weaves inspiring stories of slow living with interior style features, travel and cookery tips and outfit ideas. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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