Linen pillowcase made with undyed yarn
Undyed linen pillowcase
The encounter between linen and an old-fashioned shuttle loom.
Linen, a thread made from flax grown in Europe , came into contact with a shuttle loom capable of weaving selvedge linen, the same as antique linen, at the Tenjin factory, and this resulted in the creation of this fabric.
Linen, made from flax that grows only with rain and soil, has been a boon to humanity throughout history.Without human intervention, its natural moisture absorption, quick-drying, breathability, and heat retention properties allow us to live comfortably on this earth.
The natural color of linen is called "linen gray." Harvested flax is spread out in the fields and then subjected to a process called "letting," in which the fibers inside the flax stalks are removed by natural forces such as rain, dew, and even bacteria in the soil, which corrode the stalks. It is said that the color of linen gray is determined at this time. In other words, the color of linen gray varies depending on the year it was grown, the land where it is grown, and even the weather of that year. It is truly a unique color woven by nature.
Currently, synthetic yarns and textiles woven from synthetic yarns and dyed with chemical dyes are the norm. While these may seem convenient and affordable, they are not environmentally friendly and are well known to quickly return to nature.
In this way, linen gray fabric can be said to be a "natural color woven by nature."
Linen gray is a natural color, so it is easy to incorporate into your daily life. 100% natural pillowcases are gentle on the eyes and skin.
Please try it.
Linen meets the old-fashioned shuttle loom.
Linen yarn made from flax grown in Europe came together with a shuttle loom capable of weaving the same selvedge as antique linen at the Tenjin Factory, and was then woven into a fabric.
Linen, made from flax that grows only with rain and soil, has contributed greatly to humankind throughout history, allowing us to live comfortably on this planet.
The original color of linen is called "linen gray." The fibers inside flax stalks are extracted through a process called retting. The harvested flax is then laid out in the fields, where it is exposed to natural forces such as rainfall, dew, and bacteria in the soil, allowing the stalks to defend themselves. It is said that the color of linen gray is determined during this process. Furthermore, linen gray comes in a variety of shades depending on the weather that year. It can be said to be a unique color woven by nature.
Nowadays, artificial threads, fabrics woven from them, and dyed with chemical dyes are the norm.
Looking at it this way, linen grey linen fabric can be said to be a "natural color woven by nature."
Because it is a natural color, linen gray is a color that is also deeply rooted in our lives. This pillowcase is made from 100% natural materials, making it gentle on the eyes and skin.
Please feel free to use it.
Shuttle loom
Shuttle loom
Flax is an excellent agricultural crop
Honor student, Linen
Flax is a versatile plant, from which linseed oil can be extracted from the seeds and fiber for textiles can be obtained from the stems. These characteristics make it an excellent agricultural crop, and it seems that it was widely cultivated in ancient Egypt. Currently, the main producers of flax for fiber are in Europe, with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands accounting for 85% of total production.
The fibers are extracted from the hollow holes inside the stems. These hollow holes allow water and sweat to easily penetrate, increasing water absorption while also dissipating and drying quickly, so linen stays dry and not sticky. On the other hand, when it gets cold, air warmed by body heat enters through the hollow holes and warms the body. In other words, linen can be used comfortably all year round.
Linen can be washed repeatedly and gets softer and more comfortable with each wash.
Linen is a joy to use.
Flax is a versatile plant, with linseed oil extracted from its seeds and fiber for textiles extracted from its stems. Today, Europe is the main producer of flax, with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands accounting for 85% of total production.
The fibers are extracted from the inside of the stalk and have hollow holes. These holes allow water and sweat to easily penetrate, and they are highly absorbent and dry quickly, maintaining a dry, breathable feel without feeling sticky. On the other hand, when you feel cold, air warmed by body heat enters the holes and warms you. This is what makes linen possible.
Furthermore, its water-resistant properties mean that it can be washed repeatedly, and each time it is washed, it becomes softer and more comfortable to the touch.
Linen is a joy to use.
flax field
Flax field
The warmth of natural materials without dyeing
The warmth of undyed materials
These sheets are made from a special fabric woven from European flax, without dyeing it to preserve its natural color.
The fabric is woven using linen gray, the natural color of linen, and bleached off-white threads, resulting in a color that blends in with nature. The warp threads alternate between linen gray and off-white, while the weft thread is linen gray only. This weaving technique is known as "fila-fil" in French and "end-on-end" in English. Often seen in high-end shirts in Europe, it is typically woven with dark and white threads, but at Tenjin Factory, it is woven using only undyed linen gray and off-white threads. This results in a fabric that has a depth of heathered detail when viewed up close, yet appears solid from a distance, exuding the elegance unique to yarn-dyed fabrics.
Dye-free sheets are very kind to both the environment and people.
These sheets are made from a special fabric that is woven from linen, a type of flax yarn grown in Europe, dyed in pure colors.
The fabric, woven using linen gray, the natural color of linen, and an off-white thread that has been bleached to whiten it, has a warm hue that blends seamlessly into nature. The threads are arranged in a single linen pattern, with only linen gray used for the weft. This type of weaving is called pinhead or microgrid in Japan, fil-à-fil in French, and end-on-end in English. Commonly seen in high-quality shirting in Europe, it is typically woven using dark and white threads, but Tenjin Factory has woven this fabric using only undyed linen gray and off-white. The way it blends with seasonings creates an elegance that can only be achieved with yarn-dyed fabrics.
It is a color-free product that is very kind to both the environment and people.
Linen grey: the natural colour of linen that has not been dyed or bleached
Linen gray: The natural off-white color of linen
Off-white: Linen gray is bleached to create an off-white color.
Off-white: bleached linen gray
Your ears are a sign of quality
Selvedge: a sign of quality
Aiming to return to the human touch of manufacturing that has been lost due to mass production and mass consumption, we began weaving on old-fashioned, analog shuttle looms. A shuttle loom is like an electrically powered hand loom, but human hands are still required to make cloth. With the advent of modern looms that require as little human labor as possible in the name of labor saving, mass production has certainly become possible, but at the same time, the workplace of cloth making, where the warmth of the hands remains, has disappeared. Tenjin Factory was born as a textile factory where looms are merely tools and cloth is made by people.
The shuttle loom is characterized by its ability to weave without putting stress on the thread, allowing it to create soft, nostalgic, and warm fabrics. Another attractive feature is that it can be used to create linen fabric with selvedge, like antique linen. During the weaving process, selvedges are created on both ends of the fabric. Traditionally, colored threads are attached to the selvedge to identify who made the fabric, and before you know it, they become part of the design. At Tenjin Factory, we weave original selvedges into a variety of linen fabrics.
Ears are a sign of quality.
In the age of mass production and mass consumption, we aimed to return to the nostalgic, human touch of craftsmanship, and started weaving fabrics using old-fashioned, analog shuttle looms. We are still unable to produce fabrics that do not require human labor. The arrival of modern looms that do not require human labor in the name of labor saving has certainly made mass production possible, but the fabric-making process, where the warmth of the process remains, has disappeared. Tenjin Factory was born as a textile factory where people are the main focus, with people making fabric and looms being a temporary tool.
The unique feature of the shuttle loom is that it can be woven without putting stress on the thread, allowing for the creation of soft, nostalgic, and warm fabrics. Another attractive feature is that it produces linen fabric with selvedge, just like antique linen. During the weaving process, many areas called "selvedges" appear nearby. These selvedges have traditionally been woven with various colored threads to identify the maker, and before you know it, they have become part of the design. Tenjin Factory also weaves original selvedge into a variety of linen fabrics.
Selvedge is a sign of high quality.
The part you see on the edge is called selvedge.
Selvedge is a mark of fabrics made at the Tenjin factory
The part you see at the edge is called selvedge.
It is also a mark of Tenjin Factory.
A tool used for weaving without tension is called a shuttle.
The tool used to weave without putting stress on the thread is called a shuttle.
What are selvedge pillowcases?
What is a selvedge pillowcase?
Like antique linen, the selvedge linen from Tenjin Factory has the selvedge itself as part of the design. Because it is cut to fit the size of the pillow, there is only one selvedge, but even having the selvedge makes it valuable. This pillowcase is made from artisan fabric that will become an antique in 100 years.
Just like antique linen, the selvedge from Tenjin Factory is part of the design. When making a pillow, the fabric is cut to fit the pillow size, so the selvedge is only on one side, but the selvedge is valuable. This pillowcase is made from fabric carefully selected by weavers, and will become an antique in 100 years.
The sheets are made from this fabric
Pillowcases are made from this roll of fabric.
The fabric is cut to fit the size of the pillow, so only one side will have ears.
For pillow size, the fabric will need to be cut, so the selvedge will only be on one side.
The pillow can be removed and inserted through the zipper.
It is a zippered pouch
We deliver freshly made food
We deliver freshly made food
This product is made to order.
It may take up to 90 days to produce your sheets.
Since our sheets are made to order, it may take some time for them to be delivered to you. Our skilled artisans hand-cut and sew sheets from selvedge linen woven on old-fashioned shuttle looms. We hope you look forward to receiving your carefully crafted sheets.
This product is made to order.
As these pillowcases are made to order, it may take some time to be made, but we will deliver freshly made pillowcases to you. Please look forward to receiving your carefully crafted pillowcase.
Product data
Product data
| Materials |
100% linen
| Made in Japan |
We can ship worldwide from Japan, but there are some countries and regions where we cannot ship.
| Delivery Date |
This product is made to order and will take approximately 3 months to be delivered.
| Materials |
100% linen
| Made in Japan |
We can ship from Japan to countries around the world. However, there are some countries and regions where we cannot ship.
| About delivery date |
This product is made to order and will take approximately 3 months to be delivered.
How to care for linen products
How to care for product linen
1. Laundry
Wash with minimal friction. Hand washing is recommended, but if using a washing machine, be sure to place the item in a laundry net and wash it by itself. Some shedding may occur at first, but this will become less noticeable with repeated washing.
2.
Detergent: Use a mild detergent. Do not use detergents containing bleach or fluorescent whitening agents. Also, avoid using fabric softener.
3.Water temperature
We recommend washing with room temperature water.
4. Dryer
Use the delicate cycle as this may cause shrinkage.
1. Laundry
Please wash it in a way that does not cause friction. Hand washing is recommended, but if you use a washing machine, be sure to put it in a net and wash it alone. It may shed at first, but this will not be a problem after washing it several times.
2. Detergent
Please use a neutral detergent. Avoid using detergents containing bleach or fluorescent brighteners. Also, avoid using fabric softener.
3.Water temperature
We recommend using room temperature water for washing.
4. Dryer
