Lightweight Linen Fabric Overview

Linen has long been a favorite among fabric lovers for its timeless beauty, durability, and comfort. Our Lightweight Linen Fabric offers these well-loved qualities in a lighter, more delicate feel—perfect for projects that call for elegance without the heaviness of traditional linen. Whether you’re sewing summer clothing, airy curtains, or refined home accents, this fabric delivers that signature linen texture in a versatile, easy-to-work-with weave.

In the video below, we’ll take a closer look at the fabric so you can see if it’s the right choice for your next project. Keep reading for more details on its characteristics, uses, and care tips to help you get the most out of this delightful linen fabric.

Characteristics of Our Lightweight Linen Fabric

As a quality linen fabric, our lightweight linen is a sheer fabric weighing only 3.8 oz/yard² and prints at a width of 56 inches.

Made from the Finest Flax

Here at Little Cocalico, we put a high emphasis on sourcing only the highest quality fabrics. This linen is made from superior flax for a natural fiber, luxurious fabric. It is soft, durable, and very easy to use.

Cool and Breathable

As a lightweight fabric, this linen is very breathable and cool. It is perfect for elegant interior projects like drapes and luxury furnishings while also being an extremely comfortable option for summer dresses, blouses, shirts, scarves, coverups, etc.

Antibacterial and Hypoallergenic

Linen fabric is a favorite option for many people with sensitive skin due to its natural hypoallergenic properties. It is also naturally antibacterial and pathogen-resistant. This natural resistance to bacteria and fungi is why linen fabric has been used for thousands of years for medical bandages and applications.

Gets Better With Usage

One of the unique characteristics of a quality linen fabric is that it only becomes more comfortable and softer over time. And since it is more durable than cotton, it holds up really well to wear. Our digital pigment printing process ensures that this fabric will maintain its vibrant colors as well for a long time.

How to Care for Our Lightweight Linen Fabric

You’ll want to wash your lightweight linen fabric separately in cool water on a delicate cycle, using only mild, phosphate-free detergents. If you plan to dry it in a machine, tumble dry on low (temperatures less than 100°F) and then finish by air drying to avoid wrinkles. Do not use bleach on this fabric. Iron on the unprinted side of the fabric to ensure no damage to the print.

Linen fabric does fray when washed. To avoid this, we recommend that you serge along the cut edge before washing.

More Photos Of Custom Printed Lightweight Linen Fabric