du lin (masc.)
a linen fabric: un tissu en lin
bed linen are called 'les draps' (properly 'the sheets') in French.
Linge
To distinguish between Irish linen and French linen, examine the texture and feel: Irish linen is often coarser and has a more rustic finish due to its traditional production methods, while French linen tends to be finer and smoother, reflecting its emphasis on craftsmanship. Additionally, consider the color and dyeing techniques; Irish linen often features natural, earthy tones, whereas French linen may showcase a wider range of vibrant colors. Finally, check for labels or provenance details, as these can indicate the origin of the linen.
"le tissu de Nimes" known as the fabric "denim" in English, used to make jeans, draws its name from the southern French town of Nimes.
"lin" (masc.)un tissu de lin = a linen fabric
Cambric
Denim - from "de Nimes"
Linen, Plaid, (French) Coton! :-)
wash the linen it's the regular expression to say "do the laundry"
Poly linen is the mix of polyester and linen.
Translation: ...était basé sur la commerce de linge...
bleach is 'la javel' (fem.) or ' l'eau de javel ' in French. The fabric or linen that do not accept bleach are market on their label with a symbol 'do not bleach', that the French read as 'ne pas javelliser' (verb) or 'pas de javel'. So unbleached linen would be 'du linge qui n'a pas été javellisé', but that's a bit clumsy as a sentence.