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Material Stories: what is linen?
You might have noticed that we sell a lot of linen products, from clothes to pyjamas to bedding. And as specialists in long-lasting stuff, we have good reason to. For the first instalment of our ‘Material Stories’ series, we’re going to explore this remarkable textile: where it comes from, how sustainable it is and, of course, its long-term durability.
The linen care guide, by Untied.
Linen is a wonderful natural material that comes from the stalks of the flax plant. Unlike cotton, which tends to retain moisture, linen is absorbent and dries quickly. Linen fibre is very strong, but garments and products made from it still need proper care. This is a general guide for how to care for linen garments and interior textiles, helping you make sure they last longer.
A linen love affair? Piglet in Bed, reviewed.
Piglet in Bed products are more than your average set of bedding or pyjamas, and so to be worth it, I’d say they’d have to live up to their name…Here’s my honest, personal experience of Piglet bedding and pyjamas, from snoozing to lounging and everything in between.
6 reasons why Buy Me Once loves linen
Exploring the numerous benefits of linen and why exactly we want to spend 100% of our time wrapped up in it.
Meet the Maker: Lüks Linen
We caught up with Rachel Ward, founder of Lüks Linen: makers of beautiful hand-loomed Turkish blankets, scarves, towels and robes. How is this independent brand coping with lockdown?
25 Sustainable Homeware Gifts that Last
If you’re buying something for a new homeowner this Christmas, or even someone who just loves to nest, our list of sustainable homeware gifts will be your go-to guide.
Tara Button: How it felt to meet The Minimalists
Tara Button sits down with Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus - founders of The Minimalists podcast, to talk all things minimalism and the inception story of BuyMeOnce.
The Inspirationals: Antonia Edwards, Founder of Upcyclist
Imagine if all the furniture in your home sparked joy every time you look at it, didn't cost you a small fortune to own, and helped save the planet. This is the vision Antonia Edwards saw when she launched Upcyclist in 2011. We spoke with Antonia about the environmental benefits of upcycling and her best tips for sourcing genuine upcycled goods and how to get started as a beginner!
Reupholstery: A Sustainable Solution for your Old Furniture
1.6 million tonnes of bulky waste, largely furniture, are thrown to landfill each year in the UK. Around 50 percent of this is estimated to be functional with repair. This article is a plea for us to pause before we dispose and first give some consideration to having our furniture altered or reupholstered so that it better meets our needs.
Make your House Move the Opportunity of a Lifetime
Moving to a new house can rank up there as one of the most stressful times in your life. But it can also be a tremendous opportunity to reassess the objects that you have in your life and the kind of life you want to live.
Our Top Beautiful and Useful Homeware Buys
We've rounded up some BuyMeOnce homeware items that beautifully combine form with function, beauty with practicality; these are the perfect buys for a brand new home.
The Zero Waste Home: A Rubbish-free Bedroom in 7 Easy Steps
Initially, I struggled with how to make my bedroom zero waste. So I sat on my bed and asked the question: “What in here could have a toll on the environment?” The more I looked around, the more I saw. Everything we own will eventually become waste.
