THE JOURNEY TO EXCEPTIONAL LINEN

Loro Piana insists upon one thing above all else: quality.

To achieve the exceptional, virtuoso textile engineering is married with exquisite raw materials. Linen is a fine example of a rustic, noble fibre that can be rendered sublime. At the core of our expertise is a chain of hands; six generations of carefully guarded savoir-faire, and a unique production.

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STEP I
Raw Materials

Linen grown in France and Belgium is widely regarded as the finest on Earth. Naturally, we start here. Once the flax plant has flowered and gone to seed, it’s ready for harvest. This is done mechanically by pulling the plant out from its roots to avoid damaging the fibres that run down to the roots. After harvesting, the flax is retted – left to lie in the field while rain, sun, microorganisms, and time work together to break the woody stems, allowing access to the fibers inside the plant.

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STEP II
Selection

Linen is famously hardy. Fibre selection is an art and must not be done mechanically, only with a masterful eye and touch.

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STEP III 
Yarn

Guided by the expert hands of artisans, the rigid stem of the flax plant is transformed into a supple yarn. Each strand is carefully inspected and adjusted, ensuring uniformity and precision in every thread. Spinning machines twist the fibre into threads, producing refined linen yarns.

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STEP IV
Weaving

The exceptional yarns are then meticulously woven into delicate fabric on looms. When blended with other precious fibres such as silk, the structure and feel of the fabric changes, becoming softer and lighter.

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STEP V
Finishing

In the finishing of the fabric, Loro Piana linen’s unique feel is revealed. It’s during this step that the textile can be treated for greater softness. Finishing techniques – like those using aloe – relax the fabric, making it more comfortable and cool to the touch.

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STEP VI
Tailoring and final control

Flawlessness is imperative at Loro Piana. Our garments are meticulously checked to meet our stringent quality requirements. Loro Piana linen pieces will go on to lead many lives. The versatility of this superb fibre will always speak loudly to those of good taste.

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Designed for the most discerning connoisseur

From rustic to noble and utterly sublime, Loro Piana creates linen garments like you've never felt  before. The production by experts in Europe gives the Maison direct control over each step of the journey.

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