Discover the exceptional qualities of linen fiber, a premium natural material celebrated for it’s durability, breathability, and timeless elegance. Linen, derived from the flax plant, has been a cherished fabric for centuries, and it continues to stand out for it’s remarkable properties and versatility.
Physical properties:
| Length: 2 to 5 cm |
| Tenacity: 5.5 to 6.5 gm/den. |
| Elongation at break: 2.7 to 3.5 %. |
| Specific gravity: 1.50 |
| Diameter: 12-16 micrometers |
| Standard moisture regain: 10-12%. |
| Strength (MPa): 500-900 |
| Density (g/cm3 ): 1.4-1.5 |
| Specific Modulus: ~41 |
| Specific Strength: ~480 |
| Diameter [µm]: 10-80 |
| E-modulus [GPa]: 50-70 |
| Tensile strength [GPa]: 0.5-1.5 |
| Elongation to fracture [%]: 2-3 |
| Specific E-modulus [GPa per g/cm3 ] : 36-50 |
| Specific tensile strength [GPa per g/cm3 ]: 0.4-1.1 |
| Color: yellowish to grey |
| Resiliency: Very poor |
| Cross section: irregular polygonal shape |
| Feel: cool to touch because of higher conductivity |
| Effect of heat: It has an excellent resistance and a good conductor of heat |
| Effect of sunlight: not affected by sunlight |
| Luster: It is brighter than cotton and slightly silky |
| Abrasion resistance: moderate |
| Absorbency: It can absorb up to 20% of it’s own weight in moisture |