Women's 100% European Linen Pants (2024)

FAQs

Does quince linen shrink? ›

Our linen yarn is machine washable in cold water. Lay it flat to dry and iron, if necessary, with a medium-hot iron. The more you wash a linen piece, the softer and drapier it becomes. We (and many knitters) have had success with drying our linen pieces in the dryer without shrinkage.

Rule #1: Add Texture

If you want to wear loose, wide-leg linen pants, pair them with a top with some texture. Rather than a t-shirt, a textured top or blouse can break the look and ensure your linen outfit won't be too plain or boring.

Always wash your linen clothes on your machine's gentle cycle. Avoid washing in cold or very hot water. If it is possible to select the water level in the washing machine, always use the maximum offered. Your clothing should move freely.

Ultimate Comfort and Moisture-Wicking Properties

Linen dresses, linen pants, and linen beddings keep the moisture away from our bodies, they are extremely moisture-wicking. Because of this, it is so relaxing to wear linen garments as they keep you feel comfortable and cool in hot weather.

What Is European Linen? European linen is a textile not only made in Europe but also sourced from flax fibers grown in Europe. The fabric is most commonly produced by Southwestern European countries, including France, Belgium, the Netherlands and sometimes Germany.

Linen can only shrink in the wash at high temperatures.

A maximum of 4% shrinkage can happen after the first wash with linen. But most quality linens have been pre-washed, so you don't have to worry about this happening. Check the garment label. It should say "pre-washed".

Natural linen fabric can safely go in the tumble dryer, as long as the care instructions indicate this is suitable on the garment. Use a medium heat to dry linen shirts, linen bedding or linen clothes. Too much heat can, again, cause shrinking or damage. Hang as soon as they are dry to prevent further wrinkling.

To enhance the classic appeal, opt for linen trousers in neutral tones like beige or navy, and don't forget to maintain their well-pressed appearance for that polished finish.

Drying. You can tumble dry your linen products on a low heat/delicate setting assuming their shape is simple (items like pleated trousers may be best air dried). Machine drying on high can cause the linen fibres to break or even shrink.

The traditional thinking is, never wear linen clothing before Memorial Day or after Labor Day. While most people adhere to this, there really is no reason – especially in Southern California – not to wear it year round. So, get your “summer” linens out and enjoy the light, airy feeling of this natural fabric.

What kind of top to wear with linen pants? ›

pair with workwear staples

Style your linen pants with at least one traditional workwear essential, like a blazer or white button-down shirt.

Does linen shrink in the dryer? Yes, in fact, many of us have learned the hard way that linen can shrink after washing by drying it at too high a temperature! The safest method of drying linen without shrinking it is to either line dry or tumble dry low in the dryer.

Many industry experts agree shrinkage of up to 3 to 4% is possible, though in rare cases, the fabric can shrink up to 10%. If linens are pre-washed prior to being turned into a garment, for example, consumers are less likely to see any major shrinkage once they wash the garment.

Linen typically shrinks by about 4% but can shrink as much as 10% in certain conditions. Imagine putting a linen shirt in the laundry and taking it out to find it's a whole size smaller. That's certainly a situation all of us would prefer to avoid!

Keep in mind that linen can shrink by 3-10 % during the very first wash. To avoid that, you can pre-wash linen garments in cold water unless what is written in its labeled care instructions mentions otherwise. Take note that hot water and high dryer heat tend to shrink linen fabric.