Linen is basically a cellulosic fibre that is derived from the stems of the flax plants or say it is a fabric that is made from these fibers. It is not only comparatively stronger but at the same time more lustrous. It finds use as lace for dress. The cotton fabric manufacturers in India say that after cotton, linen is popular among people. Here we are going to discuss about diverse properties of commonly used fabric linen.
Physical Properties of Linen
Tensile Strength of linen is 5.5 to 6.5 gm/den meaning that the fibre is strong and does stress easily which means that it can easily be used as embroidery lace. In addition to this, it is bright but does not have appropriate elastic recovery properties plus its resiliency is also very poor. Heat has a negative impact on it as it degrades the fibre. Not only is linen comfortable having good strength but at the same time it is diverse in weight ranging from light weight to heavy weight having no static or pilling problems. Apart from this, it is fair abrasion resistant having strong physical properties.
Chemical Properties of Linen
Linen is one of the most natural cellulosic fiber that gets easily damaged by densified acids but has an excellent resistance to alkalis. Also, cool chlorine as well as hypo-chlorine bleaching agent have no effects on it and it enjoys great resistance to normal cleaning solvents. However, fungi and bacteria easily attacks the material as these feed on it thereby causing it to become week. You can make use of certain types of chemicals to protect it against them. The best part remains that moth-grubs or beetles do not attack it. You must know that linen in no case is suitable for dye and can be used in dresses, suits, separates, skirts etcetera.
All in all, these are the diverse properties of commonly used fabric linen. In case you were not aware about these, then this will act as a benefit for you as you can now go in for using the fabric depending upon your needs and preference patterns.