Now I feel even better about the price 
Knowing that itās less in USD~!
The price I gave was in USD, except the duty which is in CAD.
But anyway, I will place a second order probably today for a duvet cover, and other sheets set and maybe a summer cover.
Wow! You will be sleeping in LUXURY!
I just ordered her samples.
Did you ever try Linoto? Just curious how they compareā¦I know that price is lower.
I have learned that Belgian flax is the best one. If you go to linoto, there ālow costā line is not made from Belgian flax (or at least not always). Here a reply a got from linoto after asking them about it:
So basically the quality can varies and if you want the ārealā belgian fflax, you have to go with their Belgian Eco-Linen (hence the name) and itās more expensive then Rough linen.
But I saw good review about their product, not saying that they are inferior, but I got the feeling that I was getting a better value from Rough Linen.
Thank you!
[quote=āhmorneauā post=27829][quote=ābuttercupbettyā post=27828]Wow! You will be sleeping in LUXURY!
I just ordered her samples.
Did you ever try Linoto? Just curious how they compareā¦I know that price is lower.[/quote]
I have learned that Belgian flax is the best one. If you go to linoto, there ālow costā line is not made from Belgian flax (or at least not always). Here a reply a got from linoto after asking them about it:
[quote] Linoto Linen: We only use the highest quality linen fabric which means you will find it is of a sightly heavier weight with a more textured surface that softens with every interaction. It is remarkably durable and wears beautifully. We get most of our linen from weavers in Europe, principally Eastern Europe and the Baltic states, however the specific manufacturing location varies from shipment to shipment.
Belgian Eco-Linen: A true luxury fabric, our Belgian eco-linen is spun from the longest fibers of flax making it the lightest and softest of its kind. A true Flanders Belgian linen, the entire product - from flax seed to spun fabric - begins and ends in Flanders, Belgium where they have been making linen for over 1100 years.[/quote]
So basically the quality can varies and if you want the ārealā belgian fflax, you have to go with their Belgian Eco-Linen (hence the name) and itās more expensive then Rough linen.
But I saw good review about their product, not saying that they are inferior, but I got the feeling that I was getting a better value from Rough Linen.[/quote]
Iām Jason from Linoto. Iām writing to clear up some misinformation about linen sheeting quality and the company Linoto.
All Linoto linen sheets are made from Belgian, French, or Irish flax. This is true of our main line AND our Belgian eco-linen line. The Belgian eco linen and the organic linen are Flanders linen that bear the Masters of Linen seal.
Our regular line is also made from long staple Belgian, French, and Irish flax. If you compare the linen quality from both lines you will see they are very nearly identical: beautiful, substantial, cool, and lustrous.The idea that one company or one country produces the best linen is incorrect to some degree. The best linen is created when the skilled farmers, technicians, yarn spinners, and weavers are aligned to make great fabric. Belgium is a Euro-zone country that is also famous for diamonds and fine chocolate. It is one of the most expensive countries in the world to manufacture anything. It makes much more sense to purchase the raw material in France or Belgium and have the fabric woven in a neighboring country where manufacturing and labor is much less expensive. Email Linoto and ask for a sample to see for yourself. Why trust uninformed commentary from people who are not Linoto customers? You could be missing out on great American-made linen sheets.
As for our story, Linoto was founded by me, Jason, after I made a set of linen sheets as a gift for a friend. The sheets were so loved that it was suggested I try selling them. I have a degree in Fashion Design from the University of Cincinnati and I worked in New York on Seventh Avenue for some of the most respected names in fashion as a technical designer. I designed the Linoto logo, made the website, and worked nights and weekends cutting, sewing, washing, packing everything myself while working another job as a freelance designer to build the company from nothing. Linoto has 5 employees so I am an integral part of the cutting, washing, pressing, and packing of every order. I manage all areas of the business including sourcing the fabric, production, running the website, advertising, and even answering emails and phone inquiries. The same 3 ladies who do the sewing have worked with me for nearly 5 years. They are amazing technicians who I have incredible respect for. They are paid incredibly well and are an integral part of the success of this business. A linoto duvet cover is made better than most designer dresses. This is the story of a passionate minority business owner starting a business from nothing. This is the story of a fashion design student from Ohio using his skills to create amazing, beautiful linens that feel truly special to everyone who experiences them. This is the story of a commitment to environmental responsibility. This is a story about job creation and enriching the community we live in.
Linoto makes fitted sheets because we understand that it is much easier and more convenient for our customers to make a bed with fitted sheets than it is to endlessly tuck and re-tuck flat sheets that do not stay in place. Also, ask any seamstress and they will agree that making flat sheets is much easier than making fitted sheets. Anyone can finish squares of fabric. Fitted sheets have to fit a mattress which requires technical skill in measuring, cutting, pattern drafting and calculating shrinkage percentages on a constant basis.
Our California competitor, mentioned above, actually ordered a set of sheets from Linoto in 2008 and then launched a website selling similar products a short time later. Competition pushes me to constantly improve the quality of all Linoto products. I hope this clarifies any misconceptions about Linoto and linen sheets.
Hi Linoto,
Thanks for taking the time to share the information you did and for clearing up any misconceptions about your sheets ā¦ it was very helpful and I appreciate it!
Itās great to see a company that was built around what is clearly a passion for you
Just to let you know I normally donāt allow links to your own website because itās a form of advertising (which is against the forum rules) but since sheets are a secondary topic on the forum (although they are also closely connected to the purchase of a mattress of course) and your post was so informative and helpful I decided to make an exception because the links were in the context of the information you provided.
Again ā¦ thanks for taking the time to share some valuable information on the forum.
Phoenix
Iām curious if anyone has tried the Pottery Barn linen sheetsā¦or the cotton/linen blend ones at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. (The brand is Kenneth Cole.)