Linen yarn is a plant fiber spun out of the long, straight fibers from the stem of the flax plant.

The yarn has some really nice qualities that make it suitable for warm weather garments like summer tops and wraps.
Linen yarn is:
Strong and durable
Inelastic
Lustrous
Yield cool
Absorbent
Easily wrinkled
Machine washable and can be tumble-dried, as well as hand washed or dry cleaned
Easy to dye
Resistant to pilling and doesn’t get static
Antibacterial
An eco-friendly choice it’s a renewable source, almost chemical free and biodegradable
Great stitch definition. The inelasticity keeps stitches crisp and nice.