What is linen yarn? Linen is a strong, durable fiber from the flax plant. Once harvested, it is one of the most laborious yarns to produce. Linen is perfect for knitting spring and summer weight garments because of its absorbency and drape.

Linen is essentially obtained from the flax plant. The material can dry quickly and constitutes of strong and durable shreds. … Linen is typically spun into yarns and woven or knit to create linen textiles. These textiles can are then bleached, dyed, printed, or finished with a number of treatments and coatings.