FOSTER Linen Scarf

The scarf, Oeko Tex certified is woven in a the traditional way which gives it a pretty rough look and feel and very authentic. The pattern along the scarf is minimalistic for a great effect and gives the impression that the one wearing it doesn´t try too hard. Versatile by essence, this scarf has a lot of character.

We love linen as a natural and resistant fibre.  Linen is one of the most biodegradable and stylish fabrics in fashion history. It is strong, naturally moth resistant, and made from flax plant fibres, so when untreated (i.e. not dyed) it is fully biodegradable. Its natural colours include ivory, ecru, tan, and grey.  It stems from the flax plant and uses considerably fewer resources than cotton or polyester such as water, energy, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers. Flax can grow in poor soil that is not used for food production. For Maison Dôme, one of the major plus is that, In some cases, it can even rehabilitate polluted soil and the plant  also have a high rate of carbon absorption.  

Linen can withstand high temperatures—making the fabric generally perfect for raiding the jungle or lounging on a tropical island. It absorbs moisture without holding bacteria. In fact, it is actually stronger when wet than dry and becomes softer and more pliable the more it is washed. It just gets better and better.

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Linen is the yarn produced from flax seed which is extremely versatile. Every part of the flax plant has traditionally been used to create a worthwhile product—nothing is wasted, and production is cost effective. A common by-product of flax is linseed oil, which is great for wood preservation, especially in varnishes, and flaxseed oil is also rich in omega 3. Flax is resilient and can grow in poor soil, using far less water in its consumption than cotton. According to the European Confederation of Linen and Hemp, “Across its lifecycle, a linen shirt uses 6.4 litres of water” compared to 2,700 litres for a cotton shirt. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation state that flax uses 13 times less pesticides than potatoes, but is only approximately 1% of the world’s apparel fibre consumption.  

One may also not know but flax plant produces a lot of oxygen, almost 90% of its Carbon consumption, which makes it also an efficient 

Material: Made of 100% linen.

Dimensions: 50x200cm