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The Linen Edit

July 25, 2025

Our love affair with linen, and why this soft, sustainable fabric is perfect for summer bedrooms.

We’ll never tire of linen’s quiet beauty – a fabric spun from flax, shaped by nature and softened by time. Linen is lightly rumpled and pleasingly tactile, inviting you to live slowly and simply, with texture at your fingertips and calm in your surroundings.

Our love affair with linen

We return to linen each season for its effortless elegance and its remarkable versatility. Woven from long fibres of the flax plant, linen is one of the oldest textiles in the world and cherished for both its strength and its gentle, breathable weave.

Linen is cool to the touch and quick to dry, making it the perfect companion for warmer days and balmy nights. The fabric naturally regulates the body’s temperature – something we’ve appreciated during the recent heatwave – and linen is kind to the most sensitive skins.

A textile that holds time

We also love its ability to tell a story. Over time, linen becomes softer, more lived-in, gathering gentle creases and a character all its own. It’s a fabric that rewards use, woven with soul and sustainability.

Our 100% linen duvet covers and pillowcases, available in a palette of putty and fresh white, feel featherlight on the skin while allowing air to circulate through warm evenings. Layered with crumpled throws and printed cushions, they add a relaxed refinement to any bedroom.

Linen, everywhere you live

The linen story continues with this season’s cushions, designed by artist Sophie Harpley, in whimsical prints that blend beautifully with our bedding. Elsewhere in the home we have linen pieces in many of our product categories, from napkins and tablecloths to bathroom towels. So whether you’re refreshing a guest room or dressing a table for quiet summer hosting, our linen offers timeless texture to be treasured and passed down through the family.

Linen is designed to live with you and get better with every wash. To keep yours looking and feeling its best, follow our care instructions:

Wash gently: Machine wash with cold or lukewarm water on a gentle cycle. Use mild (preferably eco-friendly) detergent and avoid fabric softeners, which can coat the fibres.
Skip the bleach: Even natural or oxygen-based bleaches can weaken linen’s structure and affect colour.
Air dry when possible: hang to dry for a softly crumpled finish. Remove while slightly damp to reduce creasing.
No need to iron: Linen’s relaxed texture is part of its charm. If a smoother look is preferred, iron while still damp using a medium-hot setting.

With the right care, linen becomes softer, more supple, and more soulful, growing more beautiful with age.

By Amy Tarrant.