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	Some people think that newly purchased linen tends to shrink a lot, so make sure you prewash and dry it at a slightly higher temperature than you will normally use, once or twice before you cut out garments from it. Linen used in [[period]] [[garb]] doesn't need dry cleaning or ironing - after a few washes it will get softer and most creases will fall out. The [[Viking]]s did however use a device like an iron - a [[glass]] ball which was used (cold) on linen fabrics. This was probably used not to remove creases, but to polish the fibres of the linen, giving the surface of the garment a sheen.		Some people think that newly purchased linen tends to shrink a lot, so make sure you prewash and dry it at a slightly higher temperature than you will normally use, once or twice before you cut out garments from it. Linen used in [[period]] [[garb]] doesn't need dry cleaning or ironing - after a few washes it will get softer and most creases will fall out. The [[Viking]]s did however use a device like an iron - a [[glass]] ball which was used (cold) on linen fabrics. This was probably used not to remove creases, but to polish the fibres of the linen, giving the surface of the garment a sheen.

			== External Links ==
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=575 Atlantian A&S Links: Linen]

	[[category:Fabric]]		[[category:Fabric]]

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	==Colouring Linen==		==Colouring Linen==
	Linen doesn't take or keep [[dye]] well, due to its silkier fibres. That means it uses more dye to achieve the same colour as ~~pie~~ [[silk]] or [[wool]], and loses the colour more rapidly. Therefore most linen was used bleached white or off white. One exception to this is [[blue dye]] from [[woad]] or [[indigo]] which sits on the surface of fibres, rather than soaks in. The [[Viking]]s definitely used [[madder]] (red linen) as well as [[woad]] (blue linen) in [[clothing]] (possibly only for special occasions or [[burial]]). This, however this is a rare usage compared to other times and places.		Linen doesn't take or keep [[dye]] well, due to its silkier fibres. That means it uses more dye to achieve the same colour as [[silk]] or [[wool]], and loses the colour more rapidly. Therefore most linen was used bleached white or off white. One exception to this is [[blue dye]] from [[woad]] or [[indigo]] which sits on the surface of fibres, rather than soaks in. The [[Viking]]s definitely used [[madder]] (red linen) as well as [[woad]] (blue linen) in [[clothing]] (possibly only for special occasions or [[burial]]). This, however this is a rare usage compared to other times and places.

	This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.		This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.
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	Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.		Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.

	i like pie

	Linen only used for outer garments in a limited number of times and places. Linen is superior to [[cotton]] and [[wool]] for its ability to hold pleats and be starched stiffly. It was very probably the fabric used for one variety of [[12th Century]] dress called the [[chainse]], which was known for its heavily pleated appearance, and was most commonly white. [[Silk]] is reputed to hold pleats well, but was many times more expensive than linen.		Linen only used for outer garments in a limited number of times and places. Linen is superior to [[cotton]] and [[wool]] for its ability to hold pleats and be starched stiffly. It was very probably the fabric used for one variety of [[12th Century]] dress called the [[chainse]], which was known for its heavily pleated appearance, and was most commonly white. [[Silk]] is reputed to hold pleats well, but was many times more expensive than linen.

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	==Colouring Linen==		==Colouring Linen==
	Linen doesn't take or keep [[dye]] well, due to its silkier fibres. That means it uses more dye to achieve the same colour as [[silk]] or [[wool]], and loses the colour more rapidly. Therefore most linen was used bleached white or off white. One exception to this is [[blue dye]] from [[woad]] or [[indigo]] which sits on the surface of fibres, rather than soaks in. The [[Viking]]s definitely used [[madder]] (red linen) as well as [[woad]] (blue linen) in [[clothing]] (possibly only for special occasions or [[burial]]). This, however this is a rare usage compared to other times and places.		Linen doesn't take or keep [[dye]] well, due to its silkier fibres. That means it uses more dye to achieve the same colour as pie [[silk]] or [[wool]], and loses the colour more rapidly. Therefore most linen was used bleached white or off white. One exception to this is [[blue dye]] from [[woad]] or [[indigo]] which sits on the surface of fibres, rather than soaks in. The [[Viking]]s definitely used [[madder]] (red linen) as well as [[woad]] (blue linen) in [[clothing]] (possibly only for special occasions or [[burial]]). This, however this is a rare usage compared to other times and places.

	This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.		This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.
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	Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.		Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.
			i like pie


	Linen only used for outer garments in a limited number of times and places. Linen is superior to [[cotton]] and [[wool]] for its ability to hold pleats and be starched stiffly. It was very probably the fabric used for one variety of [[12th Century]] dress called the [[chainse]], which was known for its heavily pleated appearance, and was most commonly white. [[Silk]] is reputed to hold pleats well, but was many times more expensive than linen.		Linen only used for outer garments in a limited number of times and places. Linen is superior to [[cotton]] and [[wool]] for its ability to hold pleats and be starched stiffly. It was very probably the fabric used for one variety of [[12th Century]] dress called the [[chainse]], which was known for its heavily pleated appearance, and was most commonly white. [[Silk]] is reputed to hold pleats well, but was many times more expensive than linen.

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	==Colouring Linen==		==Colouring Linen==
	Linen doesn't take or keep [[dye]] well, due to its silkier fibres. That means it uses more dye to achieve the same colour as ~~pie~~ [[silk]] or [[wool]], and loses the colour more rapidly. Therefore most linen was used bleached white or off white. One exception to this is [[blue dye]] from [[woad]] or [[indigo]] which sits on the surface of fibres, rather than soaks in. The [[Viking]]s definitely used [[madder]] (red linen) as well as [[woad]] (blue linen) in [[clothing]] (possibly only for special occasions or [[burial]]). This, however this is a rare usage compared to other times and places.		Linen doesn't take or keep [[dye]] well, due to its silkier fibres. That means it uses more dye to achieve the same colour as [[silk]] or [[wool]], and loses the colour more rapidly. Therefore most linen was used bleached white or off white. One exception to this is [[blue dye]] from [[woad]] or [[indigo]] which sits on the surface of fibres, rather than soaks in. The [[Viking]]s definitely used [[madder]] (red linen) as well as [[woad]] (blue linen) in [[clothing]] (possibly only for special occasions or [[burial]]). This, however this is a rare usage compared to other times and places.

	This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.		This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.
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	Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.		Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.

	i like pie

	Linen only used for outer garments in a limited number of times and places. Linen is superior to [[cotton]] and [[wool]] for its ability to hold pleats and be starched stiffly. It was very probably the fabric used for one variety of [[12th Century]] dress called the [[chainse]], which was known for its heavily pleated appearance, and was most commonly white. [[Silk]] is reputed to hold pleats well, but was many times more expensive than linen.		Linen only used for outer garments in a limited number of times and places. Linen is superior to [[cotton]] and [[wool]] for its ability to hold pleats and be starched stiffly. It was very probably the fabric used for one variety of [[12th Century]] dress called the [[chainse]], which was known for its heavily pleated appearance, and was most commonly white. [[Silk]] is reputed to hold pleats well, but was many times more expensive than linen.

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	==Colouring Linen==		==Colouring Linen==
	Linen doesn't take or keep [[dye]] well, due to its silkier fibres. That means it uses more dye to achieve the same colour as [[silk]] or [[wool]], and loses the colour more rapidly. Therefore most linen was used bleached white or off white. One exception to this is [[blue dye]] from [[woad]] or [[indigo]] which sits on the surface of fibres, rather than soaks in. The [[Viking]]s definitely used [[madder]] (red linen) as well as [[woad]] (blue linen) in [[clothing]] (possibly only for special occasions or [[burial]]). This, however this is a rare usage compared to other times and places.		Linen doesn't take or keep [[dye]] well, due to its silkier fibres. That means it uses more dye to achieve the same colour as pie [[silk]] or [[wool]], and loses the colour more rapidly. Therefore most linen was used bleached white or off white. One exception to this is [[blue dye]] from [[woad]] or [[indigo]] which sits on the surface of fibres, rather than soaks in. The [[Viking]]s definitely used [[madder]] (red linen) as well as [[woad]] (blue linen) in [[clothing]] (possibly only for special occasions or [[burial]]). This, however this is a rare usage compared to other times and places.

	This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.		This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.
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	Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.		Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.
			i like pie

	Linen only used for outer garments in a limited number of times and places. Linen is superior to [[cotton]] and [[wool]] for its ability to hold pleats and be starched stiffly. It was very probably the fabric used for one variety of [[12th Century]] dress called the [[chainse]], which was known for its heavily pleated appearance, and was most commonly white. [[Silk]] is reputed to hold pleats well, but was many times more expensive than linen.		Linen only used for outer garments in a limited number of times and places. Linen is superior to [[cotton]] and [[wool]] for its ability to hold pleats and be starched stiffly. It was very probably the fabric used for one variety of [[12th Century]] dress called the [[chainse]], which was known for its heavily pleated appearance, and was most commonly white. [[Silk]] is reputed to hold pleats well, but was many times more expensive than linen.

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	[[category:Fabric]]		[[category:Fabric]]
			[[category:materials (medieval)]]

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	==What was linen used for?==		==What was linen used for?==
	Coloured linens become more common in non-clothing items. For example [[embroidery\|embroideries]] and [[bed]] [[cushion]]s need to be washed and exposed to sunlight less often, and thus remain more colourfast. One cushion was painted with red [[paint]] to achieve as strong colour. [[Silk]] appears to have been the favoured material for colourful backgrounds of embroideries, when it could be afforded, but linen was preferred (presumably being easier to work with) where it would be completely covered by embroidery.~~gay~~		Coloured linens become more common in non-clothing items. For example [[embroidery\|embroideries]] and [[bed]] [[cushion]]s need to be washed and exposed to sunlight less often, and thus remain more colourfast. One cushion was painted with red [[paint]] to achieve as strong colour. [[Silk]] appears to have been the favoured material for colourful backgrounds of embroideries, when it could be afforded, but linen was preferred (presumably being easier to work with) where it would be completely covered by embroidery.

	Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.		Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.

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	==What was linen used for?==		==What was linen used for?==
	Coloured linens become more common in non-clothing items. For example [[embroidery\|embroideries]] and [[bed]] [[cushion]]s need to be washed and exposed to sunlight less often, and thus remain more colourfast. One cushion was painted with red [[paint]] to achieve as strong colour. [[Silk]] appears to have been the favoured material for colourful backgrounds of embroideries, when it could be afforded, but linen was preferred (presumably being easier to work with) where it would be completely covered by embroidery.		Coloured linens become more common in non-clothing items. For example [[embroidery\|embroideries]] and [[bed]] [[cushion]]s need to be washed and exposed to sunlight less often, and thus remain more colourfast. One cushion was painted with red [[paint]] to achieve as strong colour. [[Silk]] appears to have been the favoured material for colourful backgrounds of embroideries, when it could be afforded, but linen was preferred (presumably being easier to work with) where it would be completely covered by embroidery.gay

	Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.		Some styles of embroidery developed which take advantage of the stark white colour, and even thread count of linen - [[blackwork]], [[whitework]], coptic embroidery, pulled thread and drawn work.

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	This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.		This silkier property of linen fibres is also supposed to make it more difficult for dirt and other stains to stick to linen, making white linen easier to keep clean. Linen can also be [[bleach]]ed. For these reasons white or unbleached linen was the favoured, and most common material for [[underwear]] for both [[medieval]] men and women. [[Hemp]], [[Nettle cloth]] and [[Ramie]] may have been used as cheaper alternatives in some times and places. [[Cotton]] was used extensively in the [[Middle East]], but was never as common as linen in [[Europe]], as it has shorter, harder to spin fibres and produces a weaker cloth.

	There is also some mention of "[[blackened linen]]" in some [[period]] texts, generally as a material used for making [[armour]] (specifically [[gambeson]]s). It is assumes that this is some kind of waterproof material (used by [[~~sailors~~]] etc), but no-one is sure exactly how the linen was blackened (e.g. [[tar]], [[pitch]], [[charcoal]], a [[bog]]).		There is also some mention of "[[blackened linen]]" in some [[period]] texts, generally as a material used for making [[armour]] (specifically [[gambeson]]s). It is assumes that this is some kind of waterproof material (used by [[sailor]]s etc), but no-one is sure exactly how the linen was blackened (e.g. [[tar]], [[pitch]], [[charcoal]], a [[bog]]).

	==What was linen used for?==		==What was linen used for?==

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	'''Linen''' is a [[fabric]] made from the [[flax]] plant. Naturally creamy white to a pale tan, modern processing can also produce subtly coloured blues, greens and yellows, but such processing does not appear to have been known in [[medieval]] times. The shorter [[flax]] fibres are called ''tow'' and the longer ones, ''line''. The line are used to make fine cloth, tow to make coarse cloth.		'''Linen''' is a [[fabric]] made from the [[flax]] plant. Naturally creamy white to a pale tan, modern processing can also produce subtly coloured blues, greens and yellows, but such processing does not appear to have been known in [[medieval]] times. The shorter [[flax]] fibres are called ''tow'' and the longer ones, ''line''. The line are used to make fine cloth, tow to make coarse cloth, and also unspun as a stuffing material.

	==Colouring Linen==		==Colouring Linen==