6 Reasons Why Linen is Perfect for Blankets and Bedding

You’ve probably heard of linen, but do you know why it’s one of the best fibers for both clothing and bedding? Sit back and relax as we run down the top 6 reasons why linen is such a great fabric.

1. Environmentally friendly

Made out of flax, linen is a replaceable resource that has little [...]

100% Linen Towels

Shown: Natural/Red Stripe Head Towel

When I need an hour relaxation, I’ll pull out the bubbles and a good book, fill up my claw foot tub with near boiling water and soak.  Stepping out of the bath and into my oversized Linen Body Towel is such a complimentary finale, a little extra luxury before [...]

Facts on Flax

WHAT IS DEW-RETTED FLAX?

Photo by Noel Mount

The Joybilee Farm in British Columbia is a great source for naturally dyed fibers if you hand weave at home.  They are also a wealth of knowledge from fiber facts to DIY growing, harvesting and dying.  I happily found their site while trying to find a [...]

Ah, Alpaca!

Juliette from Maine's 2002 Common Ground Fair

For thousands of years, Alpaca has been a source for fiber in South America.  They were first domesticated by tribes in the Andean highlands, most notably the Amerindians of Peru, and were a central component to the culture. 

After the Spanish conquest, Alpaca was introduced to Europe, [...]

In the News

BRING OUR FLAX HOME!

February 9, 2010

At Brahms Mount, we take pride in the fibers we select for our bedding products and accessories.  Years ago, we consciously decided to source our cotton domestically rather than purchase from an overseas importer.   Although our decision was partly based on using the superior quality of United States [...]