Kristin s.

I have been looking for a good source for Linen as I create historical costuming & linen fabric is period & preferred in historical reenactments. I am pleased to say that I am very happy with the samples I received & the pricing is fair for the quality of the fabric. Linen is one of the oldest woven fabrics in human history and was once considered suitable only for royalty. Here is a list of the samples I revived & my thoughts about it.
EGYPTIAN This is a very soft & light weight almost sheer fabric. I would be using this fabric for creating lightweight period undergarments. Its nice & light & airy so it is perfect for use under many layers.
ITALY This one again is a light weight fabric. Its just a bit thicker & not so shear as the Egyptian. I would be using this fabric when a more solid undergarment is needed. I would also use this fabric for lightweight under skirts. It really is a lovely fabric.
IRISH This is an excellent medium weight fabric. It has an excellent feel & would be perfect for making chemises & shirts. Its weight makes it a perfect choice for warmer weather garb. Its solid enough to be worn alone but light enough to be used or layering.
BELGIAN this is a wonderful medium to heavy weight fabric that is perfect for any number of period garments. It is light enough for the warmer weather but also heavy enough for when it stars getting chilly. It is also a great fabric for layering multiple garments.
BRAZIL This is a nice heavy weight fabric that is perfect for creating tons of period garments & is the perfect fabric for the cool weather events
Pros:
Linen is an extremely durable fabric & has the ability to wick moisture away from the body making it a wonderful choice for creating period garments
Cons:
Linen is very prone to wrinkling & is a bit more difficult to iron than say cotton fabrics. TIP ironing linen is easier when you spray down the fabric slightly or use a steam iron