Why our linen gets softer every time you wash it
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What “60 lea” means, and why it matters more than any label.
“People tell me linen is scratchy. Usually that’s because they’ve worn coarse linen. We only use fine 60-lea linen, and it does something lovely: every wash makes it a little softer.”— Vaishnavi
What “lea” means
Lea is a measure of how fine a linen yarn is. The higher the number, the finer and smoother the thread. Everyday linen is often spun coarser; at 60 lea the yarn is fine enough to drape softly while staying dense enough to feel substantial.
Every wash makes it a little softer.
Softer with time
Linen fibres relax with washing and wear. A fine 60-lea weave relaxes beautifully — the crispness of a new kurta slowly turns into something closer to a favourite old shirt, without losing its shape.
Wash gently in cold water, dry in the shade, and iron while slightly damp. That’s all it asks for.
