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The result is a fabric that feels more comfortable against skin from the first wear, wrinkles noticeably less than pure linen, and maintains its shape better after washing."},{"url":"https://rottenhand.com/blog/linen-merino-cotton-linen-blends/","quote":"Brand new linen feels almost cardboard-like, and that's because of natural pectin in the fibers. It's not a defect. It's just how flax works. The good news is that pectin breaks down over the first three to five washes, and the fabric softens considerably each time."}],"30_40_wrinkle_reduction_vs_pure_linen":[{"url":"https://lovau.com/blogs/news/why-cotton-linen-blends-are-the-best-option-for-hot-climates","quote":"When the two fibres are spun together, each compensates for the other's weakness. The linen component keeps the weave open and pulls moisture outward; the cotton component softens the handle and adds enough recovery to reduce creasing by roughly 30 to 40 percent compared with pure linen."},{"url":"https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/advice-linen-blend-clothing/","quote":"If you’re planning to wear linen all day and want to look sharper for a longer amount of time, linen-cotton blends are a great choice, especially for tops, casual button-downs, and warm-weather dress shirts."}],"closer_fitting_modern_cut_still_breathes":[{"url":"https://lovau.com/blogs/news/why-cotton-linen-blends-are-the-best-option-for-hot-climates","quote":"For hot-weather dressing, choose open weaves and relaxed but tailored cuts: a shirt that skims the body without clinging moves air far better than one worn tight."}],"deepens_in_drape_and_softness_over_years":[{"url":"https://rottenhand.com/blog/linen-merino-cotton-linen-blends/","quote":"Linen is one of the rare materials that genuinely gets better the more you wear it and wash it. It doesn't weaken. It just loosens up and drapes more naturally."},{"url":"https://www.islinen.com/blogs/news/linen-vs-cotton-which-fabric-is-better-for-summer-2026","quote":"Linen is one of the strongest natural fibers — it actually gets softer and stronger with every wash. A quality linen piece can last decades with proper care, making it a true investment in your wardrobe."}],"5_faster_heat_conduction_through_flax_fibers":[{"url":"https://lovau.com/blogs/news/why-cotton-linen-blends-are-the-best-option-for-hot-climates","quote":"Linen is made from the flax plant. Its fibres are hollow and conduct heat away from the body roughly five times faster than cotton does. 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