You may have come across the soft, washed linen used for these simple yet elegant pillowcases before. The Finnish linen weaver Lapuan Kankurit also uses it to make the large, versatile linen towels that we’ve carried in our assortment for years. A sturdy, undyed linen is used for the background of the fabric, while dyed linen yarn is used for the wide stripe, available in either fresh blue or yellow. The linen fabric is sanforized (pre-shrunk through an initial wash), giving it a very soft, supple feel and ensuring it shrinks only minimally. The pillowcase features a hotel closure. Please note the unusual size of 40 × 60 centimeters.

Linen offers many advantages, especially in the summer. It absorbs a lot of moisture without feeling damp and can release it quickly. Linen fibers are antistatic, and their smooth surface repels pollen, dust, and dirt—making the fabric very easy to care for overall. Since linen naturally wrinkles and has a lively texture that is characteristic of the material, ironing is not necessary. Lapuan Kankurit uses only the finest linen yarns made from European long-staple flax (bearing the Masters of Linen® seal); you can recognize the high quality by the fabric’s subtle “luster” and the characteristic shimmer of linen.