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	Linen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax plant.
		Linen was used in the Mediterranean in the pre-Christian age.
		Linen is a stiff fabric and is less likely to cling to the skin and when it billows away it tends to dry out and become cool so that the skin is being continually touched by a cool surface.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Linen (1584 words)

	Irish linen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Linen has been spun and woven in Ireland for centuries, and during that long period the Irish have gained the skills to produce the best quality fabrics.
		Linen is made from the flax fibre, which was grown in Ireland for many years before advanced agricultural methods and more suitable climate led to the concentration of flax cultivation in northern Europe (Most of the world crop of quality flax is now grown in Northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands).
		Linen damask weaving in Ireland has less capacity, and it is confined at very much the top end of the market for luxury end uses.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Irish_linen (511 words)

	LINEN - Online Information article about LINEN
		Linen thread is prepared from the various counts of fine bleached line yarn by winding the hanks on large spools, and twisting the various strands, two, three, four or six cord as the case may be, on a doubling spindle similar in principle to the yarn spinning frame, excepting, of course, the drawing rollers.
		Weaving.—The difficulties in the way of power-loom linen weaving, combined with the obstinate competition of hand-loom weavers, delayed the introduction of factory weaving of linen fabrics for many years after the system was fully applied to other textiles.
		The fine linens are cambrics, lawns and handkerchiefs; and lastly, printed and dyed linen fabrics may be assigned to a special though not important class.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /LEO_LOB/LINEN.html (5885 words)

	Ulster Linen - History of Linen
		Linen is, therefore, the earliest vegetable fabric to be woven.
		The use of linen for priestly vestments was not confined to the Israelites, but from Plutarch, who lived and wrote one hundred years after the birth of Christ, we know that also the priests of Isis wore linen because of its purity.
		Although the linen industry was already established in Ulster, Louis Crommelin found scope for improvement in weaving, and his efforts were so successful that he was appointed by the Government to develop the industry over a much wider range.than the small con fines of Lisburn and its surroundings.
	www.ulsterlinen.com /2.htm (829 words)

	Linen is from the Flax of the plant -
		Linen is from the Flax of the plant -
		Linen is the strongest of the vegetable fibers and has 2 to 3 times the strength of cotton.
		Linen is from flax, a bast fiber taken from the stalk of the plant.
	www.fabrics.net /linen.asp (257 words)

	Linen - History for Kids!
		Linen is one of the earliest fibers to be made into string and cloth.
		Linen can be spun coarse, or it can be spun very very fine, depending on the skill of the spinner and what you want to use it for.
		By the Roman period, however, many people wore linen tunics for comfort with wool robes over them for warmth, and in the Middle Ages in Europe this continued to be common, so that "linen" got to mean something like "underwear".
	www.historyforkids.org /learn/clothing/linen.htm (447 words)

	linen. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		The industry suffered in relation to cotton because many textile inventions were not applicable to linen, the inelasticity of the fiber causing it to break readily under tension.
		After the flax fiber is removed from the stems, it is delivered to the mills, where it is hackled to separate and straighten the fibers, overlapped on a spreadboard to form a continuous ribbon, drawn out through rollers, then wound from the roving frame on bobbins in a loosely twisted thread.
		Linen may be bleached in the yarn or in the piece.
	www.bartleby.com /65/li/linen.html (342 words)

	Silk Road Fabrics - High quality european linen and Irish linen textiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Linen is strong, soft and lustrous with a distinctive drape, a luxurious touch and crisp coolness.
		Linen sheets are again popular, and we have all always loved linen for the kitchen and table.
		Linen fibers won't shrink from the flame, will burn with a yellow flame while in it, continues to burn when the flame is removed, and smells like burning paper.
	www.srfabrics.com /linens/linen.htm (620 words)

	Linen (WebBible Encyclopedia) - ChristianAnswers.Net
		The finest Indian linen, the finest now made, has in an inch [2.54 centimeters] one hundred threads of warp and eighty-four of woof; while the Egyptian had sometimes one hundred and forty in the warp and sixty-four in the woof.
		Pharaoh arrayed Joseph in a dress of linen (Gen. 41:42).
		The word "linen" is used as an emblem of moral purity (Rev. 15:6).
	www.christiananswers.net /dictionary/linen.html (230 words)

	Linen Fabric - Linen - Luxury Linen Fabric
		Whilst the children of Israel were wandering in the desert, and had strayed far from the paths that Moses had laid down, ensnared in the worship of the Golden Calf, it became necessary to lead their feet once again back to the Tabernacle.
		The use of linen fabrics for priestly vestments was not confined to the Israelites, but from Plutarch, who lived and wrote one hundred years after the birth of Christ, we know that also the priests of Isis wore linen fabric because of its purity.
		Although the linen fabric industry was already established in Ulster, Louis Crommelin found scope for improvement in weaving, and his efforts were so successful that he was appointed by the Government to develop the industry over a much wider range.than the small con fines of Lisburn and its surroundings.
	www.interiormall.com /cat/collections.asp?c1=Linen (1024 words)

	Sundance
		Not only is the linen fiber strong, it is smooth and lint free.
		Linen table cloths and napkins have long been cherished heirlooms, handed down generation to generation.
		Though linen is highly absorbent and a good conductor of heat, it has poor elasticity and does not spring back readily.
	www.sundancecatalog.com /sdx/177149.jsp (249 words)

	Linen
		Linen is sold by weight and not by thread count.
		Suggested uses: Church linens of all types, dining room table cloths, napkins, place mats, pillowcases, sheets, duvet covers, throw pillows, draperies, and slip covers.
		Your first linen purchase will be discounted $5.50 to offset the sample shipping cost.
	www.threadpro.com /linen.htm (271 words)

	Daily Bible Study - Linen
		Linen is the cloth or yarn made from fiber of the flax plant, the seeds of which are the source of linseed oil.
		Still in wide use today, linen is one of the most ancient textiles - it has been found in 3,500 year old Egyptian tombs (see Mummies), and was used throughout Bible History for clothing, bedding and burial shrouds.
		And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own new tomb [see The Garden Tomb], which he had hewn in the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed.
	www.keyway.ca /htm2002/linen.htm (565 words)

	Linen
		Linen is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		Linen is descriptive of yarns spun entirely from flax fibers, or fabrics woven from linen yarns.
		Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax (and historically, cannabis) plant.
	www.experiencefestival.com /linen (1772 words)

	Belgian linen manufacturer, fabrics and household products
		The preferred method still requires the intervention of Mother Nature as the flax is spread out in the fields and exposed to rain, dew and sunshine for several weeks.
		Bleaching linen requires consummate skill—enough chemicals to remove any pectin or shive residue, but not so much as to compromise the structure of the fibers.
		The utility of linen in the kitchen is unrivaled.
	www.thelinenhouse.com /EN/AboutLinen_FromFlaxToLinen.htm (701 words)

	Linen Lovers Paradise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Linen was often used for underclothes because it was light, cool, comfortable, and easier to wash than wool.
		Both men's and women's coats and cloaks were often woven of linen, and many women's dresses were made of linen woven at home on a loom.
		Damask, a reversible, patterned linen weave, was used for tablecloths and napkins...
	www.fabrics-store.com /ofr/fabrics.php?source=google&campaign=fabric (1379 words)

	Irish Linen
		Irish linen has a rich history and is widely acknowledged as the world's finest quality linen.
		Linen sheets, tablecloths and towels have been coveted and prized possessions ever since it was first discovered that the flax plant could be processed and woven into fabric.
		Strong, smooth and cool to the touch, Irish linen is made with one of nature's most impressive fabrics.
	www.a1-linens.com /irish-linen.htm (171 words)

	Linen Fabric - Save Up to 50%
		Linen fabric is made from the fibers found in the flax plant.
		Historically, Linen and wool were the two common fibers, often combined in linsey-woolsey, a fabric with warp threads of Linen for strength and weft threads of wool providing bulk and warmth.
		Linen rugs are strong and durable, resistant to wear and abrasion, yet are lustrous and flexible.
	www.denverfabrics.com /pages/static/linen/linen-fabric-facts.htm (1125 words)

	Linen Consultants - Bed
		Linen Consultants offers the finest bedding available in the world, with a focus on custom orders.
		With access to unique fibers like cashmere/silk blends, 100% linen, and the highest grade cottons, customers will find bedding to suit the most luxurious sleep environments.
		Unlike most luxury linen marks, Matouk’s main production and distribution facility is American, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
	www.linen-consultants.com /Bed.html (94 words)

	Bedding, Table Linens, Kitchen Linens in Pure Linen. Luxury bedding. LinenLine Store
		We strive to bring the comfort and natural warmth of linen to every home to let ever more people appreciate its unique properties and advantages.
		Depending on the complexity of crafting each line of our items, we offer our products in various price ranges to enable each of our clients to pick what suits their budget and needs the most.
		We hope that our linens and bedding will help to create a joyful mood, special ambiance and comfort in your home and also help you find your own style and accentuate you individuality.
	www.linenline.biz (250 words)

	Linen Rental Service
		We have found that the initial cost of the linen is only about 10% of the total life cycle cost.
		Linens must be cleaned and processed after each use.
		The size and quantity of the linens also means that you can't just wash them in a regular washing machine like you have at home.
	www.super-linen.com /linenrental.htm (484 words)

	Linen Inc.® - Linen in India, Bed Linen, Bath Linen, Restaurant Linen, Uniform Linen.
		Linen Inc. introduces itself as the leading manufacturers & suppliers of an extensive range of linen items that are designed to spruce up your environments.
		After it is spun into yarn, it becomes linen.
		I would like to thank Linen Inc. for the exellent quality of linen that they have been supplying to us, almost all the guests have complimented me on the towels, bedsheets and table linen and for that we share the compliments with the entire team of Linen Inc.
	www.lineninc.com (196 words)

	linen clothes
		In addition to the wide range of linen clothing, ViVi-direct has introduced elegant gypsy skirts and a stunning Chinese jacket.
		The collection now features new styles essential for spring and summer including a linen wrap skirt, a pretty linen embroided blouse and short combat trousers.
		As travel wear, holiday clothes, cruise wear or beach wear, separates and summer dresses in cool, crisp linen are the essential basis of any warm weather wardrobe.
	www.linen-clothes.com /linen-clothes.htm (419 words)

	Table Linen Hemming
		Table Linen can be sewn with either a chain or a lock stitch.
		The edge of table linen can be either folded over as shown above, or edged with stitching commonly called a pearl stitch.
		However, by folding the hem you have two layers of fabric at the edge versus one in the middle.
	www.super-linen.com /table_linen_hemming.htm (242 words)

	Sierra Trading Post: Custom Search
		Linen is a smart choice for the office during the warmer months as it's naturally lightweight...
		On the dressier side of linen, these capri pants by Nannette Keller artfully mix and match for...
		Linen blend shorts from Rendezvous by Glen Oaks are just right for those lazy summer days and nights.
	www.sierratradingpost.com /Search/CallSearchEngine.aspx?SearchType=Glossary&Keyword=Linen (645 words)

	The Linen Closet - Specializing In The Finest Linens For Bed, Bath And Table
		We also carry pure Egyptian cotton as well as blends of cotton, linen and silk with thread counts of 200 to 600 per inch.
		Added to our fine linens is an array of Egyptian cotton towels and luxury laces to compliment our custom shower curtains and liners.
		The Linen Closet also offers floral arrangements to compliment bed and bathrooms as well as soaps, lotions and fine fragrances.
	www.thelinencloset.com (246 words)

	linen blouse from ViVi-direct
		The front has a pattern of self-coloured embroidery cut-outs and embroidered leaves of fine linen voile.
		For example, choose a white Embroidered Linen Blouse over a Natural Linen Camisole and Natural Drawstring Linen Trouser for a great and stylish effect.
		Alternatively, reverse this to a Natural Embroidered Linen Blouse over White Linen Camisole and White Drawstring Linen Trousers for a chic summer linen outfit.
	www.linen-clothes.com /embroided-blouse.htm (278 words)

	Dingle Linen, Quality Aran Jumpers and Knitwear from Co. Kerry Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Linen is a natural product of the flax plant and results from the interaction of sun, rain and soil.
		Fine linen has a cooling effect for the wearer.
		To ensure that your Irish linen is of the highest quality, please look for the Dingle Linen Label.
	www.linenmanufacturing.com (68 words)

	Baron Boutique: linen club
		Please contact us to custom tailor dresses, shirts and trousers out of Pink Linen.
		Please contact us to custom tailor dresses, shirts and trousers out of Natural Linen.
		Please contact us to custom tailor dresses, shirts and trousers out of Black Linen.
	www.baronboutique.com /linen.htm (320 words)

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