Why Linen Is the Fabric for a Bangladeshi Summer
Linen is made from flax, one of the oldest fibres there is — and it was made for…
Reading GSM: How Heavy Should Your Linen Be?
GSM is the weight of one square metre of fabric.
- 140 gsm: airy, slightly sheer — beach shirts and sundresses.
- 160–180 gsm: everyday shirts and dresses.
- 200–220 gsm: trousers and blazers that hold their shape.
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