Linen cap, the most beautiful entrance 7 May 2022 - Posted in: Headoniste values, Lifestyle
Eco-friendly, comfortable, durable.... Here are 10 good reasons to fall for our linen caps.
Cool in summer, warm in winter, our Headoniste linen caps are very pleasant to wear in all seasons. Thanks to its absorbent qualities, linen dries very quickly and does not allow moisture or sweat to settle in. But at Headoniste, our linen caps offer much more than that.
Linen, a 100% local fibre for caps that are 100% made in France
80% of the world's flax production is of European origin and France is the world leader.
From the plant to the transformation into textiles, all stages of production and processing are represented and all trades are involved, from farmers (about 6000 in France) to processing companies.
Flax is therefore a crop that cannot be relocated and is the result of a unique combination of favourable climatic conditions, generous soils and the know-how of flax growers.
Linen, an eco-responsible material for environmentally friendly caps
Flax is one of the most environmentally friendly materials. Flax does not require any irrigation; rainwater is sufficient for its growth.
Flax is a hardy plant that needs very little fertiliser and pesticides (5 times less than cotton), or none at all when produced organically.
It is a plant that is not genetically modified.
Flax is a real carbon sink. The cultivation of flax enables 250,000 tonnes of CO2 to be retained each year in Europe.
A zero wasteculture and cap
Zero waste is the promise of linen.
Linen is a vegetable fibre and its treatment is natural: the material is completely biodegradable.
The cultivation of flax produces no waste, every element of the plant is useful and used. Flaxseed, rich in omega-3, is used in human and animal food. They can also be used in the form of oil, for food or paint.
The fine fibres are used to make clothing or household linen (65% of linen).
The thicker fibres are used as ecological insulation material or integrated in composite materials, notably to replace glass fibre in industry. The natural advantages of flax, its lightness and strength, are attractive to manufacturers. Flax fibre is used, for example, in the sports and automotive sectors.
Linen, for a durable and long-lasting linen cap
Flax is one of the lightest and most flexible natural fibres. Its mechanical strength is second only to that of special steels. Flax fibres have the same fineness and are 2 to 3 times higher in tensile strength than cotton fibres.
Headoniste linen carpets are therefore very durable and have a long life without warping or fluffing. They are not affected by rain. The pectins - the compounds that bind the fibres together - are dissolved with every contact with water, making them more flexible. It is the only fabric that has this quality!
An ideal material for a soft and silky linen cap
Linen is very pleasant to wear, it offers a soft and silky contact with the skin and a feeling of well-being and freshness due to its lightness.
Thanks to its natural qualities, it has always been used in textiles. The etymology of the word "linen" is the origin of words such as "linen" or "lingerie" which refer to softness.
A living, thermoregulating material for caps that are pleasant to wear all year round
Linen is also very pleasant to wear because it is a thermo-regulating material: it provides natural coolness in summer and retains heat in winter. This is due to its insulating properties and its high water absorption capacity.
Linen for vegan linen caps
Linen is a 100% vegetable fibre and therefore vegan. As it has thermoregulatory properties it can be an alternative to wool in winter.
Linen, a hypoallergenic and antibacterial fabric
A hypoallergenic and antibacterial fabric, linen is also used today in the manufacture of surgical threads. Linen is therefore very well tolerated in the case of skin diseases. It is even recommended because it can accelerate the healing of certain skin diseases.
An elegant and timelesslinen cap
A versatile fibre par excellence, linen can be presented in any density and can be combined with other fibres. It lends itself to all styles, from casual to sophisticated. But always with the elegance of timeless minimalism. Linen is recognised as a noble material, a symbol of elegance and distinction.
This means that linen clothing can be worn in all seasons and on all occasions!
A noble material for exceptional caps
Linen is the oldest textile material in the world. It is believed to be the first trace of textiles worked by man!
The Egyptians called it "woven moonlight", as a symbol of purity. Egyptian priests wore linen clothes and mummies were wrapped in linen strips, a very strong fabric to preserve them! A Headonist linen cap is made to last!