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Material Deep Dive
Linen
Linen scores 82, driven by very low cradle-to-gate fibre carbon (mass-allocation LCA), strong weighted water performance, and excellent biodegradability.
Plant
Virgin
End of Life
2 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Moderate
60/100
Pollution
Moderate
60/100
Water Usage
3,783 L/kg
88/100
Carbon Footprint
0.41 kg CO₂/kg
98/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
98/100
Linen produces approximately 0.41 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
0.41 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
98/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Moderate
Available certifications
GOTS, EU Ecolabel, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, European Flax, Masters of Linen, Organic Content Standard, Cradle to Cradle
Key properties
breathable, highly moisture-wicking, strong, durable, cool touch, natural luster, hypoallergenic, biodegradable, antimicrobial tendency, good UV resistance
Common uses
shirts, blouses, dresses, trousers, summer suiting, knitwear, bedding, table linens, towels, home textiles, upholstery blends
Also known as
flax, flax linen, linen flax, lin