Extended use of linen fabrics: Embroidery

February 15, 2025

Garment fabrics in addition to dyeing, printing, there are many finishing processes. Today briefly introduces one of the most popular blended linen fabrics plus embroidery finishing process.

Apparel made of embroidered linen fabrics combine the natural properties of linen and the artistry of embroidery craftsmanship, and have the following advantages:

1️⃣ Comfortable and breathable, naturally skin-friendly
Moisture wicking: The loose structure of linen fibers can quickly absorb and evaporate sweat, keeping the skin dry, especially suitable for summer or hot and humid environments.

Good breathability: The natural pore structure promotes air circulation, making it cool and not stuffy to wear.

Hypoallergenic: Linen is gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, reducing irritation.

2️⃣ Unique aesthetic value
Exquisite embroidery: Handmade or machine-embroidered patterns add a three-dimensional and artistic sense, enhance the sophistication and uniqueness of clothes, and are suitable for retro, ethnic or high-end designs.

Natural texture: The natural rough texture of linen contrasts with the delicate embroidery, and the layering is rich

3️⃣ Environmentally friendly and sustainable
Natural material: Linen is made of flax plant fibers, which are biodegradable and more environmentally friendly than synthetic fibers.

Strong durability: Linen fibers are strong, wear-resistant and durable, and can still maintain their texture after long-term use (may be softer after washing).

4️⃣ Practical functionality
Temperature regulation: warm in winter and cool in summer, the thermal insulation of linen keeps you warm in winter and cools you down in summer through its breathability.

Antibacterial and deodorizing: Linen naturally inhibits bacterial growth, reduces odor, and is suitable for long-term wear.

5️⃣ Diversified styles
Wide application scenarios: Embroidery can be customized to simple or gorgeous styles, suitable for daily leisure (such as embroidered linen shirts), holiday style (long skirts) or formal occasions (exquisite embroidered dresses).

Cultural charm: Traditional embroidery patterns (such as Chinese and Eastern European styles) can reflect cultural characteristics and are suitable for personalized wear.

6️⃣ Easy to care (some advantages need to be weighed)
Wrinkle resistance: Linen is naturally easy to wrinkle, but the wrinkle feeling has a lazy and casual style, which can be ignored when pursuing a natural feel; if you need to flatten it, you can blend it with other fibers or steam iron it.

Emely textile: (HSY-NRL205 is a blended linen, easy to care for and very cost-effective)

Softer with each wash: The fabric will become softer and skin-friendly after multiple washes (it may be slightly stiff when worn for the first time).

💌 Remark:
Higher price: High-quality embroidered linen fabrics are usually more expensive than ordinary cotton clothing due to the complex craftsmanship.

❗ Care requirements:
It is recommended to hand wash or gently machine wash to avoid embroidery snagging, and dry with the reverse side facing outward to protect the color of the embroidery thread.