At the heart of linen

« Les Jacquemards Normands » guest house and cottage are situated at the heart of the world production of linen. Staying here is living the unique experience of linen ( decoration, linen bed sheets and towels).

We invite you to discover the TOUTLIN shop, situated on the premises it offers a wide range of linen products made locally ( sheets, napkins, tea towels, curtains, cushions, quilts …).

Normandy, first linen production in the world

France produces 85% of the world linen and Normandy accounts for 62% of this production. One acre of linen can give 900 kg of yarn equivalent of 3750 square metres of fabric or 4000 shirts.

Norman linen, an organic fiber

The flax is sowed in March or April and reaches maturity in July (100 days).

Growing flax requires very few agricultural inputs, it grows with rain so there is no need to irrigate.

The linen fiber is naturally,hyperallergic, temperature-regulating, anti-bacterial, absorbent and biodegradable.

Uprooting & Retting

The mature flax is about one metre high, it is uprooted and let flat in the fields.

Rain and sun will free the fibers, it is called retting.

Scutching, hackling & carding

These mechanical operations made in a linen mill, allow to release the fiber from its bark.

Spinning & weaving

The comb sliver is now readyfor spinning. The yarn thus obtained will be woven.

Sources : Agricultural Ministry (April 2024), Arvalis, Depestele group.

From flax to linen, discover our TOUTLIN shop

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