Foundry linen-wool mix from Libeco

Foundry linen-wool mix from Libeco is inspired by the industrial style of La Brugeoise. The designer says: “La Brugeoise has been around since 1818 and retains its original pre-war splendor, just 40 km away from us. La Brugeoise is a real beauty and we are happy to spend a few days here and shoot our collection with our lovely model Ira. La Brugeoise was originally the largest ironworks in Belgium and later one of the most important international producers of railroad wagons and track material. The site is no longer used as a production facility, but if you browse through the photos, you’ll get an idea of what this gem once was.”

“This collection of linen/wool plaids and cushions is lighter than the decorative linen and wool blankets, but has just as much body and structure. These plaids have no seams. They have a selvedge on the sides and a fringed hem at the top/bottom. The cushions are finished with a decorative woven detail and zipper. It really is a must-have collection! Foundry: Beeswax and black stripes on a bone background.”

European organic linen

Linen bed linen allows the skin to breathe better. When it comes to our skin, linen is the perfect fabric. Due to its long, smooth fibers, linen absorbs a lot of moisture and repels dirt. Linen is an intelligent fabric because linen balances out temperatures. Linen ensures a pleasant coolness in summer and creates cozy warmth in winter. The long linen fibers ensure that linen bed linen stays fresh for much longer. The linen fabric has been treated purely mechanically and is therefore very soft and skin-friendly. Linen treated in this way creases less and retains the naturalness and all the advantages of linen. Libeco is convinced of organic linen and unconditional sustainability in all stages of production, so the creation of certified linen bed linen according to the GOTS standard in the Heritage collection was a logical next step.

The Weaving Mill

In 2006, Libeco received a knighthood from the Belgian royal family: “Belgian Royal Warrant Holder” is the impressive recognition of the quality of this linen. The “Belgian Linen” quality seal is the guarantee of a quality product in accordance with all the rules of sustainable management. All Libeco fabrics bear the coveted “Masters of Linen” label. This guarantees that the fabrics have been tested to meet the extremely high requirements of this master class and that they are manufactured exclusively in Europe. “Eco Line” and “Oeko-Tex” provide the assurance that Libeco fabrics are free from harmful substances and that they have not been treated, bleached or dyed with chemicals.

We recommend the fine Heritage linen sheets and fitted sheets from Libeco.

The product: Foundry linen-wool mix from Libeco

Available as a plaid, cushion and bag
70% linen, 30% washed wool. Heavy quality of 610 grams per square meter, CO₂ neutral production
Cushion with zipper
Fabric: Linen weave with wool
Thread count: Nm 28
Pattern: Leather
Masters of Linen quality.
Made in Belgium.

Care Instructions

Colored linen can be washed up to 60°, white up to 95°. As with all materials, linen will last longer if washed at a lower temperature. What linen does not tolerate are detergents with optical brighteners, they bleach out the natural colors and the fabric becomes light Wrinkling: Linen needs sufficient residual moisture so that it does not wrinkle so much. Do not overload the machine so that the fabric can move, do not spin linen too hard or for too long. If you want to iron linen, iron the garments on the hot setting of your iron when they are still a little damp. Even if it is convenient: avoid drying linen in the dryer. Overdrying can cause it to shrink.