Linen care

The proper care of our fabrics does not call for too much effort. To ensure that you will enjoy our products for a long time, there are a few helpful tips you should follow.

Linen and half-linen

Linen loves to be washed.
Washing must not be placed in the washing machine when folded.
Linen wants to float: fill the washing machine with only a few items and little detergent.
Linen and Cotton prefer a gentle wash at 40°C on a low spin cycle.
Use detergent without an optic whitener, bleach additives or softener.
Don’t wash products made from natural fibers with watersaving-programs.
Linen wants to be ironed when damp.
Spots should be dealt with as long as they are fresh.
Even items such as curtains should be washed occasionally to prevent their drying out.

Cotton

Cotton prefers a gentle wash at 40°C on a low spin cycle.
Use detergent without an optic whitener, bleach additives or softener.
Washing must not be placed in the washing machine when folded.
Don’t wash products made from natural fibers with watersaving-programs.
Spots should be dealt with as long as they are fresh.
Even items such as curtains should be washed occasionally to prevent their drying out.

Terry towels & robes

Wash terry before first use, otherwise it wont absorb.
Terry loves gentle detergents without an optic whitener, bleach additives, softeners and 60°C.
Terry items like to be close together in the washing machine.
Terry does not like watersaving-programs.
Terry likes to dry in a dryer but not on a radiator, which makes it stiff.
Please do not place terry in a washing machine with clothing that has hooks or zips.
Please do not try to pull out any loose threads, you can simply cut them off.

Why Leitner Leinen

Colours

The method of so called vat dyeing stands out with a superb stability and durability of colours. Even after countless washing cycles our fabrics fascinate with their brillant colours.

Look and feel

Our linen fabrics have no equal when it comes to thread counts. This not only allows for an outstanding level of pattern details but for more durability and a long lifespan of our products.

Thread counts

Our linen fabrics have no equal when it comes to thread counts. This not only allows for an outstanding level of pattern details but for more durability and a long lifespan of our products.

Sleep

Linen has a very positive influence on your good night’s sleep. It ensures a perfect atmosphere in bed, due to it’s unique ability of exchanging air and moisture with the environment.

Dirt & Stains

Due to it’s special surface structure, it’s natural coat of wax and it’s antistatic properties, linen is less prone to staining and stains can be removed more easily.

Good health

Dust repelling, anti-bacterial and breathable – the natural properties of linen have an impact on our well-being. That’s why it’s often the first choice for people suffering from allergies.

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