Hemp is an essential material for summer in Japan.

The refreshing comfort of linen clothing

I think many people will like it.

There are different types of hemp,

What is "linen" that you often hear?

Flax

Obtained from varieties of the Cannabaceae family

It is a linen cloth woven from threads made from plant fibers.





Among them, European linen is

It is said to be the highest quality in the world.

The main production areas today are northern France and

It is mainly found in relatively cold regions such as Belgium.

Even though Europe is vast,

Flax can only be grown in limited areas.

To grow high-quality flax,

The soil is fertile, the climate does not have extreme temperature differences,

Drought and rain alternate frequently,

An important condition is that the land has a gentle breeze.


The home of European linen is mainly

All of these conditions are met,

Starting from Normandy, Northern France,

Through Belgium to the Netherlands,

It is a belt area along the coast.





The blouse we will introduce this time is

Belgian linen

I used fabric from Libeco Lagae.

Libeko Ragae is

In every step of the linen production process,

Always reducing the burden on the environment

We are taking the least expensive approach.

Please feel the texture of the fabric in your hands.

It's one of the materials you should definitely check out.


Linen and other hemp fibers are

It is said to be four times stronger than cotton.

This material boasts extremely high water absorption.

Not only absorbent

It also has excellent breathability and dissipation properties,

It has the characteristic of drying quickly even when wet.

Linen fibers are hollow inside,

The cavity contains air.

This air releases excess heat, keeping you cool in the summer.

In winter, the air inside retains heat

It feels warm.

In this way, linen

It acts like a natural thermostat,

It has excellent breathability and heat retention.

Linen has a cool look

Some people think it's a summer material.

There may be many, but

In fact, throughout the year

It is a material that can be used.

The longer you wear it, the softer it becomes

It's a piece you won't be able to put down.