White Linen Flat Sheet

A white linen flat sheet in 100% linen at 170 GSM.

Construction

Hemmed on all sides. Generous cut — wide enough to tuck on both sides of a queen or king mattress.

Why US sizes only

We cut flat sheets in five US sizes and no others, because that is where the flat sheet is actually used. In most of Europe the duvet cover does the same job and the top sheet never caught on — so rather than list sizes nobody orders, we make the ones people sleep under.

The cut is generous on purpose: wide enough to tuck on both sides of a queen or king without the far edge coming loose at two in the morning. It also works on its own as a summer cover, which is the other reason to own one. White takes oxygen bleach, so a sheet that has dulled is laundered rather than replaced — the care guide has the routine, and the size guide has the five sizes in inches and centimeters.

The fabric

100% linen at 170 GSM, European, medium weight. Breathable, drapes naturally, softens with every wash.

Care

Wash before first use — cold water, delicate cycle. The sheet is cut 3–5% oversized to absorb the natural shrinkage of linen; it settles to nominal size after 1–2 cold washes. For ongoing care, machine wash at 40 °C (104 °F) on a delicate cycle. Tumble dry low. Oxygen bleach is safe for white linen; do not use chlorine bleach. Ironing is not necessary; linen carries a soft crease naturally. Full details: linen care guide.

Certification and origin

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — the fabric and thread are tested for substances that affect skin and lungs. The flax is European; every piece is cut and sewn in our own workshop near Riga, Latvia — not subcontracted, not relabelled from elsewhere.

Common questions

Should I wash this before first use?
Yes. New linen should always be washed before first use — cold water, delicate cycle. The sheet ships oversized and settles to nominal size after 1–2 cold washes.

Does linen shrink?
Yes — natural fibers shrink. Expect 3–5%. This sheet is cut oversized to absorb that, so the final fit matches the size you ordered.

Does white linen yellow over time?
Not with normal care. White linen yellows when stored damp or when bleached with chlorine. Wash, dry fully, store dry. Oxygen bleach is safe for occasional brightening.

Do I need a flat sheet if I use a duvet?
It's a matter of preference. Many sleepers add a flat sheet between body and duvet to keep the duvet cleaner between washes; others skip it.

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