
100% Flax Linen Bread Bags
Flax Linen is a fascinating fabric. The more i read into it the more interesting it becomes... Linen textiles which are made from the flax plant, appear to be some of the oldest in the world; Their history goes back many thousands of years. Dyed flax fibers found in a cave in Southeastern Europe suggest the use of woven linen fabrics from wild flax may date back over 30,000 years. Linen was used in ancient civilizations including Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, and linen is also mentioned in the Bible both in the new and old testament. Why is Linen a wonderful fabric to store bread in? Linen is a naturally antibacterial substance, which means that it doesn’t provide germs with an ideal breeding environment. Linen also has a surprisingly high capacity for absorbing liquid which draws moister away from the bread. Both of these unique properties slow the growth of bacteria and mold. These reusable linen Bread bags are absolutely lovely, carefully crafted, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, b