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Is your linen cushion fabric really 100% linen?

Also asked as:Is the linen fabric 100% linen?Is it pure linen or linen-look?

On a cushion chart, linen is often a look before it is a fiber. Here is what each so-called linen is made of, laid out like swatches on a table.

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The quick answer

Usually not: the standard linen cushion fabric is a blend or a linen-look weave, not 100% linen. Linen-look codes such as L44 are 100% polyester, the natural linen chart is 50% linen and 50% polyester, and another range is 50% cotton and 50% linen. A separate 100% linen chart and 100% cotton fabrics are available on request.

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What each linen on the chart is made of

On the chartFiber contentChosen for
Linen-look codes, e.g. L44100% polyesterDurability and easy cleaning
Natural linen chart50% linen / 50% polyesterLinen texture with easier care
Cotton-linen range50% cotton / 50% linenNatural fibers throughout
Cotton linen-look100% cottonA natural fiber with a linen look
Acrylic linenAcrylicHard-working projects
Soft fabricPoly-cotton blendThick, soft, easy to clean
Striped and ticking100% cottonClassic stripes in a natural fiber
Separate linen chart100% linenPure fiber, sent on request

Key facts

  • The standard linen fabrics are not 100% linen.
  • Linen-look codes such as L44 are 100% polyester.
  • The natural linen chart is 50% linen and 50% polyester.
  • One range is 50% cotton and 50% linen.
  • A separate 100% linen chart and 100% cotton fabrics are available on request.
  • A sturdy acrylic linen is recommended for hard-working projects.
  • The daybed cover set is made in velvet and soft fabric, not linen.

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Fabric
The standard linen fabrics are not 100% linen.
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The core: its density and thickness set the feel.
Piping
The corded seam edge: matching, contrast or none.
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Why the chart says linen and the label says polyester

Most of what sits on a cushion chart as linen is linen in look, not in fiber. The everyday codes are blends or linen-look weaves, picked because they are durable, easy to clean and the colors buyers reach for most. Replies over the years have described the same shelf in different words, so the honest answer always comes from your exact fabric code.

If you want the dry, slubbed character of the real thing, ask for the separate 100% linen chart, or start in the linen and cotton-linen family. The daybed cover set, for the record, is velvet and soft fabric. The real linen vs linen-look Pattern compares how each wears.

Daylight never lies; your screen sometimes does, my friends, so judge an oatmeal or a washed flax by a window, not a monitor. Which matters more to you, the fiber or the look?

Getting the fiber you actually want

  • Ask for the fiber content of your exact code, not the family name.
  • Want pure fiber? Request the separate 100% linen chart.
  • Want a natural fiber with the linen look? There is a 100% cotton version.
  • Want a stripe? The striped and ticking fabrics are 100% cotton.
  • Hard-working bench? The sturdy acrylic linen is the workshop's pick.

Linen on a cushion chart is often a blend, 50% linen with 50% polyester or 50% cotton with 50% linen; pure linen lives on its own chart.

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Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    Is the linen on your chart pure linen?

    The workshop's answer

    No. The standard linen is a linen-look polyester, like the velvet, chosen because it is durable, easy to clean and a best seller. Separate charts of real linen and 100% cotton fabrics are sent if you ask, and the striped and ticking fabrics are 100% cotton.

  2. A common question

    Is the daybed cover set made in 100% linen?

    The workshop's answer

    No. The daybed cover set uses the shop's velvet and soft woven fabric. If you specifically want 100% linen, the workshop sends a separate 100% linen color chart.

  3. A common question

    Real linen or linen-look? And what are the stripes made of?

    The workshop's answer

    Both exist. One linen range is 50% cotton and 50% linen, another is a linen-look polyester, and all the striped fabrics are 100% cotton.

  4. A common question

    I would rather have a natural fiber. What are my options?

    The workshop's answer

    The standard linens are blends, so for a natural fiber there is a 100% cotton linen-look fabric. For hard-working projects, the workshop recommends its sturdy acrylic linen.

  5. A common question

    What is the soft performance fabric made of?

    The workshop's answer

    A poly-cotton blend: thick, soft, durable and easy to clean. The natural linen chart is 50% linen and 50% polyester, and linen-look codes such as L44 are 100% polyester.

Questions buyers ask next

What are most custom cushion fabrics made of?

Mostly polyester or polyester blends, chosen for durability and easy cleaning: velvet, soft fabric, linen-look and corduroy. The natural choices are the 100% cotton stripes, the linen-cotton blends and the separate 100% cotton and 100% linen charts. All covers wash at 86°F (30°C).

Is there a low-sheen alternative to velvet?

Yes, linen. The velvet has a short, tight pile, and its sheen has been described both as slightly glossy and as not shiny, so ask for real-life photos. For a reliably matte surface, a linen or linen-look fabric is the calmer choice.

How many fabric families can I choose from?

Three main indoor families, linen, velvet and easy-clean soft fabric, each with a chart of roughly 40 colors. Beyond those sit teddy, corduroy, 100% cotton or linen, faux leather and a water-repellent outdoor range, and thousands more fabrics can be sourced on request.