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Linen Way is a family-owned Canadian company that imports the finest linen which has been handpicked from around the world.  The linen yarn is produced from Belgian flax and the dyes are from Germany.  They are woven by the oldest textile mills in Russia, with over 200 years of experience. Tournesol is happy to present their collection to you.  

Linen Way recommends the following tips for caring for their lovely linen:

   Linen is a natural fibre that launders beautifully and gets softer every time.  Due to its natural sheen and smooth surface, linen releases stains easily.  Linen soils less quickly than cotton and thus can be laundered less often. It does require ironing, but the tendency to wrinkle is often considered part of  linen's particular charm.

     *    For the first time, wash separately in cold water using regular (non-bleach) detergent.  After the initial washing, you can wash with similar colors in warm water, if necessary.
     *    Use plenty of water because linen is very water-absorbent.
     *    You can use higher temperatures for the touch stain removal, however, temperature should not exceed 40°C for colored linens and 60°C for pure white linens as it can affect fabric strength and elasticity.
     *    Remove stains while still fresh.  If allowed to set, stains may be hard, if not impossible, to remove at a later date.
     *     Never use chlorine bleaches to avoid damage to the fiber.
     *     After washing, line-dry or dry flat.  Acceptable standard of shrinkage is 3-5%.
     *     Do not tumble dry linen.
     *     Avoid drying natural and dyed linen in bright sunlight.
     *    If your linens are dry and difficult to iron, you can put them in a plastic bag and place it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, to make ironing easier.
     *  Press with a hot iron while damp.  If the table linens are completely dry, you may dampen with a fine mist before pressing.  Remember, pure linen can withstand the highest temperature settings.
     *   Store linen rolled rather than folded in dry, well-ventilated areas.

Linen tablecloths are NOT only for "special occasions"!  Linen can take any amount of washing and benefits greatly from regular use and laundering.      

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