Growing your own fiber to spin and weave into fabric for clothes is an exciting endeavor. However, it requires many skills that are no longer the norm. We have to relearn what and how to grow, how to ...

Growing flax for fiber to spin into linen requires many steps. Once it is harvested and the seeds removed, it needs to be retted. Retting flax is the process of freeing the flax fibers from between ...

It’s a hot, sunny August day in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley and I’m crouched in a field, surrounded by mature flax plants. Farm work isn’t typically my forte, but I am a lover of linen. So when I ...

I've led Tested coverage at Forbes Vetted since 2022. Here are our expert tips on how to shop for the best linen sheets for your needs. Ultimately, the best linen sheets for you will come down to your ...

We all spend a lot of time sleeping in our beds, so why not outfit them with the luxury of the best linen sheets? Though linen may not be as soft as cotton sheets at first touch, the way linen is ...