Wool-linen blended fabric

Wool–linen blended fabric is a textile material created by combining animal fibres (sheep’s wool) and plant fibres (flax) in proportions that balance the thermal-regulating properties of wool with the strength and lightness of linen. Its history dates back to antiquity; early references to such blends appear already in the Middle Ages, when wool and linen combinations were typical for fustian, linings, household textiles, and workwear. Production involves processing both fibre types separately first: wool is carded and prepared into staple fibre, while flax is obtained from plant stems through retting, softening, and combing. The fibres are then blended in a desired ratio and woven on looms into a flat fabric. The result is a textile with very good breathability, absorbency, thermal regulation, natural sheen, softness, and higher tensile strength than pure wool fabrics. In the textile industry, it is widely used—from higher-end fashion collections and summer clothing to table linens, interior decorations, traditional work and protective textiles, as well as technical applications such as eco-textiles and functional garments. Its advantages include ecological value, biodegradability, wearing comfort, and lower tendency to pilling compared to pure wool.