Three Occupations that Need Linen

When it comes to work clothes, visions of rugged, uncomfortable, hot shirts and pants come to mind. But wouldn’t the workplace be a better place with a little linen? Yes it would. Because not only would the office become a more fashionable place, it would also be a lot more comfortable.

Wondering where linen could sneak in and have a noticeable impact? Here are three professions that could incorporate linen and reap great benefits.

Healthcare

In most cases, hospitals are climate controlled and offer comfortable environments for caregivers. Despite offering shelter from heat during the summer months, healthcare professionals get hot from running up and down the halls, rushing patients in and out of the intensive care unit, and helping patients through the rehabilitation process. By wearing linen, a fabric that is naturally breathable, you could stay cool regardless of how much running you have to do in the medical center. Thanks to linen’s ability to soak up moisture, your skin will also stay cool and refreshed throughout your 12-hour shift.

As an added perk, wearing linen while working would allow you to enjoy unparalleled flexibility. Reaching up to change an IV is an easy task in linen, as is passing instruments in the operating room. Not to mention the ease of bending down to pick up items on low shelves or to help lift a patient’s foot. Add the fact that linen has proven healing properties, and wearing your favorite light cloth while providing patient care makes perfect sense.

Creative

There are few occupations that make it easier to wear linen than those careers in the creative realm. If your line of business is in a creative field, you probably have complete control over what you wear. Take advantage of this freedom by regularly donning your favorite linen shirt, suit, or skirt. You’ll look great and be comfortable and relaxed, which will help keep your mind focused on the task at hand.

However, there is one minor downside to wearing linen during your creative endeavors. If you are a graphic designer, writer, or other creative type that spends a lot of time sitting down, you may be dealing with some serious linen wrinkles. To help prevent your pants or skirt from turning into a wrinkled mess, take regular breaks to walk around in your suave linen outfit. On top of helping wrinkles fade away, you’ll be able to recharge your brain and get some fresh air. Then again, since you’re in a creative environment, those wrinkles may be just another way you show your individuality.

Real Estate

Do you show houses all day every day, no matter what the weather is? On those blazing hot days, keep yourself cool with linen apparel. Your clients will appreciate your sense of style and you’ll avoid overheating during the summer. Of course, linen is also a great choice on cold days, as it retains a surprising amount of heat to keep you warm and cozy.

In addition to helping you stay cool or warm, wearing linen will help you stay dry. Just as this is important for your medical-working counterparts, keeping sweat off your body lets you feel as good as the linen shirt you’re wearing. Since nobody wants to buy a house from someone drenched in sweat, wearing linen isn’t just a fashion statement. It’s a smart business move.

Many More

Most likely, your profession wasn’t included above. Take heart. You, too, can reap the benefits of wearing linen while on the job. In fact, nearly every occupation could use a little linen. So tomorrow morning when you’re getting ready to head to work, top off your outfit with a head-turning linen garment. You’ll be glad you did.

The Linen Wedding

Getting hitched soon? Use linen to make your special day even more memorable.

It’s the big day and everything is perfect. The bridesmaids are all carrying one-of-a-kind bouquets and the groomsmen are wearing unique boutonnieres. Both of you—the bride and the groom—picked out custom-made wedding rings. All your family and friends have gathered together to watch you tell one another, “I do.” And a gorgeous sunset is shaping up for the reception.

There’s only one problem. Your clothing is just a little bit typical. The dress is pretty, but you’ve seen it at the last three weddings you’ve attended, and the black-suit-white-shirt combo is as common as cotton. Don’t want your wedding attire to take a turn for the boring? Spice it up with a touch of linen. Actually, there are many ways to incorporate linen into your special day, starting well before the ceremony.

Inviting Invitations

Linen paper has been used for wedding invitations for years. Its simple elegance and unmatchable texture make linen paper the invitation material of engaged couples with impeccable taste. Like other papers, linen paper can be found in practically any shape or size and comes in a variety of colors. However, for a classic wedding invitation, you will probably want to opt for a white linen paper.

When purchasing your linen invitations, be careful. There are now linen-like papers available. While they all feel and look decent and are often a little bit cheaper than true linen paper, these imitations don’t have the full impact of true linen paper. So if you want your invitations to say more than “You’re Invited,” make sure you use the real deal.

Discerning Decor

Throughout your wedding, there is an array of opportunities to decorate and accent with linen. While the term “linen” has expanded recently to signify any household item made of fabric, such as sheets, towels, tablecloths, and napkins, there was a time when all of these were actually made of linen.

With that in mind, you can let your imagination run wild with linen-filled possibilities. Linen napkins and tablecloths are obviously good starts to add a pinch of linen to your reception area. And you can spruce up the ceremony space by hanging linen curtains or using linen seat covers. Regardless of how you decide to use linen, you can be sure that every time you choose to use linen in your wedding, your decision will be a good one.

Appealing Attire

Whether you’ll be walking down the aisle to the oohs and aahs of adoring family and friends or standing at the end of the aisle watching your beautiful bride float toward you, linen will make the ceremony even more heavenly. Though linen is frequently considered a beach material, it does well in any climate—indoors or outside.

During the ceremony, grooms can enjoy a simple linen shirt, a pair of linen pants, or a linen suit. Brides get to have an exceptionally comfortable and beautiful linen wedding dress. Bridesmaids have an array of choices for their dresses, and the groomsmen can coordinate with the groom easily. Everyone in the wedding party enjoys the comfort, style, and breathability that only linen offers.

Gracious Gifts

Once the wedding is over, you don’t have to fall out of touch with linen. To remind your spouse of your special day, exchange linen gifts during your honeymoon. Linen shirts, skirts, and pants are good options that will get frequent use. Or for an unforgettable first night in your new home, give your spouse a set of linen sheets. They’ll make you both feel like you are on Cloud 9. Since linen sheets only grow softer with age, that feeling—like your love—isn’t going away any time soon.