Size 8 tow linen from Bockens. The "tow" are the shorter flax fibers as separated from the long fibers before the spinning process. These shorter fibers make a lovely linen yarn that is a bit more rustic in nature than the line linen made from the longer fibers.

Tow linen; Tow linen. Sort By: View: 4/1 Tow linen, HALF BLEACHED. $30.00. 250 gr tube. Quantity in Basket: none. 4/1 Tow linen, UNBLEACHED. $28.00. 250 gr tube. Quantity in Basket: none. 6/1 Tow linen, DYED. $31.00. 250 gr tube. Quantity in Basket: none. 6/1 Tow linen, GOLDEN BLEACHED. $31.00 ...

Tow linen is also available in these unique sizes: 4/1, 8/1, and 1.5/1 in several naturals and black. These tow linens are singles yarns with a soft, textured surface. Note that Doramay Keasbey’s Sheer Delight—Handwoven Tapestries shows the use of tow linen for the base fabric.

Beautiful single-ply rustic 1.5/1 linen yarn. Made with short fiber flax, you get all the lovely texture and halo for a stunning rustic feel. Use 1 spool of each for the About The Town Tote from Weaving Within Reach. Each spool includes 120g / +- 200 yards of linen.

6/1 Tow Linen. Tow linen is made of the shorter flax fibers and is softer in nature than the line linens. Bockens tow linen is wet spun for strength but maintains the softer rustic texture that makes tow linen fabrics unique. A popular use is as weft in transparencies. (See Sheer Delight: Handwoven Transparencies by Doramay Keasbey, page 21).

Flax tow fiber is ideal for the spinner who wants to make their own twine, the purist doing furniture refinishing, or for re-enacting. Order today! Free Shipping on Orders over $150*

8/1 Tow Linen is also available in colors by request. Call for details: (541) 688-1565

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Mar 9, 2024 · All of the Belgian Linens are Tow Linens. See the sample card shown below for examples of the various thicknesses. Irish Linen is the preferred choice for those weaving fine linens such as tablecloths, placemats, napkins and other fine heirlooms. It is available in Natural and White in 2/20 thicknesses and is a Line Linen.

Mattlin 4/6 100% Flax Luminous, 6 strand linen yarn. Each cone is 17.6 ounces, and about 218 yards.