Why blend them
Linen comes from the flax stalk and gives the cloth its body and its slightly irregular, slubby yarn. Cotton brings the softness, so the cover feels comfortable from the first day instead of after months of use.
The fabric
Cotton and linen
Two fibers in one cloth: the softness of cotton, the dry, matte hand of linen.
A plain weave that holds a print
The yarns cross one over, one under, which gives a flat, even surface. It takes a print cleanly, and the slub of the linen still shows through the color, so the design looks printed on cloth rather than on paper.
Cold wash, iron on the back
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle. If you like it crisp, iron on medium heat on the back so the print keeps its color. If you like it relaxed, smooth it by hand while it is still damp.
Questions about this fabric
Is the insert included?
No. Covers are sold on their own so you can keep the inserts you already have.
Is it pure linen?
No. It is a cotton and linen blend: softer than pure linen, with less of its stiffness.
Where is the zipper?
Hidden along the bottom edge, so the cover looks finished from every side.