Linen fabric is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Flax fibers are extremely strong and durable.
Linen is relatively easy to take care of, since it resists dirt and stains, has no lint or pilling tendency. Linen textile is resistant to sunlight and practically does not fade . Linen  is a very good heat conductor, conducting heat 5 times better than wool and 19 times better than silk. Linen fabric is antibacterial and antiperspirant (people sweat 1.5 times less than wearing cotton clothes). Linen fabric feels pleasantly fresh and cool on the body. Clothing and textile products made of linen fabric are more resistant to various microorganisms and do not cause allergic reactions, is not prone to static-electricity build-up.