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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Linen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Linen is labor-intensive to manufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather. Textiles in a linen-weave texture, even when made of cotton, hemp and other non-flax fibers are also loosely referred to as "linen". Such fabrics generally have their own specific names other than linen; for example, fine cotton yarn in a linen-style weave is called Madapolam. The collective term "linens" is still often used generically to describe a class of woven and even knitted bed, bath, table and kitchen textiles. The name linens is retained because traditionally, linen was used for many of these items. In the past, the word "linens" was also used to mean lightweight undergarments such as shirts, chemises, waistshirts, lingerie (a word which is cognate with linen), and detachable shirt collars and cuffs, which were historically made almost exclusively out of linen. Linen textiles appear to be some of the oldest in the world: their history goes back many thousands of years. Fragments of straw, seeds, fibers, yarns, and various types of fabrics which date back to about 8000 BC have been found in Swiss lake dwellings. Dyed flax fibers found in a prehistoric cave in the Republic of Georgia suggest the use of woven linen fabrics from wild flax may date back even earlier to 36,000 BP. Linen was sometimes used as currency in ancient Egypt. Egyptian mummies were wrapped in linen because it was seen as a symbol of light and purity, and as a display of wealth. Some of these fabrics, woven from hand spun yarns, were very fine for their day, but are coarse compared to modern linen. Today linen is usually an expensive textile, and is produced in relatively small quantities. It has a long "staple" (individual fiber length) relative to cotton and other natural fibers. Many products are made of linen: apron, bags, towels (swimmers, bath, beach, body and wash towel), napkins, bed linen, linen tablecloth, runners, chair cover, man and woman wear. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do I clean discolored white linen on a vintage crushed glass mosaic wall hanging? Q. Some of you will remember those 60's crushed glass mosaic wall hangings. The back ground looks to be off-white linen, but it is discolored and has some finger smudge marks. Any ideas? thanks. Asked by Goldilox - Mon Oct 13 13:45:28 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. the same people who restore paintings Answered by Bandett - Tue Oct 14 21:06:46 2008 What is the ideal/best depth for a linen cabinet? Q. I am remodeling my house, and will make a custom linen cabinet. I was thinking about a depth of about 18 inches. Is that too much? and is 42" a good height (I have 60" total, but was thinking about putting a plant on top)? Asked by Delphine F - Sun Aug 6 14:34:59 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. I looked it up in our Architecture & Design Standards Book. They give a range from 18-24 inches. So, in answer to your question no, it is not too much. We are even seeing them deeper as clients want to be able to store seasonal linens, such as comforters and bedspreads in the linen closet. My own linen cabinet is 24 inches deep and I had it made that way to accomodate oversized towels, blankets and comforters for my king and queen sized beds, guest pillows, etc. For some reason, yahoo won't let me respond to your height question via e-mail reply, so I'll add on here. I would go all of the way to the ceiling that gives you the opportunity to add molding which adds value to the house. You really have to consider whether you need more… [cont.] Answered by eskie lover - Sun Aug 6 15:18:31 2006 How hospital do the linen laundry?
Q. Im researching about the laundrette and laundry services for my university project. I wonder how hospitals wash betclothes. Are there any special linen laundry services for hospitals? or Hospitals have own laundrettes? How about sterilizations ? Asked by Kanachiko - Fri Feb 22 16:39:26 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. They either have their own laudry service inhouse, or contract it out to a laundry service. You can get your question answered at any hospital. Steriliztions have to be done to FDA standards by companies with certifications and proof of practices(ISO, QSA, QSM, etc.) Some things can be re-sterilized, some things are desposable. Answered by MuzzledOyster - Fri Feb 22 16:48:07 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "linen" new year's live at the linen
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