Where is your linen from?
All of the linen used to produce Fog Linen Work goods is from Lithuania. There, the flax is grown and woven into linen fabric. Our finished linen goods are also made in Lithuania.
How do I care for my Fog Linen item?
All of our linen items are NOT pre-washed. You can expect some shrinkage-anywhere from 10-15%.
Proper care of your linen purchase will not only extend the life of your item, but simply, allow you to enjoy it longer. Our items can be hand-washed or machine washed. If using a machine, please wash on temperatures no higher than 30 C / 86 F and wash with like colors. Line-dry is always the best option, but if you must use a dryer, only tumble on a low setting. Drying on high heat can result in more shrinkage.
Why is there lint when I tumble dry my linen?
As mentioned above, Fog Linen Work linen is not pre-washed. Nor is it treated with chemicals to make it artificially 'soft'. You can expect your linen items to lint while in a tumble dry cycle. This is normal and is part of the life cylce of linen fiber and any natural fiber item. Lint production means that your linen is just getting softer and softer. Linen is a natural fiber that softens and gets smoother over time, and it does so by shedding excess fibers. Line drying your linen items can reduce lint. Linting is not faulty or indicative of defect. As with most natural fiber products, it's simply a normal and natural occurrence.
Do I need to iron my linen?
If you run a house like Downton Abbey, then yes. However, if you’re like the rest of us, a smoothing out straight from the line or dryer will render your linen socially acceptable. It’s really just a matter of what you are comfortable with. If using an iron, a medium to medium-high setting will have you smooth in a jiffy.
