Frequently Asked Questions
What is Libeco?
Libeco is a Belgian linen brand of extraordinary pedigree, producing bed linens, table linens, kitchen textiles, and fabric by the yard from natural flax fiber.
Why is Libeco regarded as the standard-bearer for luxury Belgian linen?
Libeco is regarded as the standard-bearer for luxury Belgian linen because it represents the rare convergence of beauty, durability, and ecological integrity, as a carbon-neutral company with zero-waste production.
What categories does Libeco produce?
Libeco produces table linens, bed linens, kitchen accessories such as tea towels and aprons, decorative pillows, throws, and linen fabric by the yard for custom applications.
What Libeco products are available at Kneen & Co?
Kneen & Co carries Libeco’s full range, including the Ajaccio Tea-Towel (27 x 27 inches), which is among the house’s most beloved essentials for drying dishes and glassware without streaks or lint.
What makes Belgian linen from Libeco exceptional as a material?
Belgian linen is exceptional as a material because it is woven from flax fiber that is naturally strong, highly absorbent, non-allergenic, fully biodegradable, and recyclable, and it grows more beautiful with every wash.
How should Libeco linens be laundered?
Libeco linens may be machine washed at a maximum of 104°F/40°C using a mild soap, avoiding chlorine bleach; line drying or medium heat is recommended.
How should Libeco linens be cared for?
Ironing on slightly damp linen with steam produces the finest result, and stains should be treated promptly with cold water and stain remover before laundering. With this straightforward care, Libeco linen rewards its owners for decades.
Is Libeco linen appropriate as a wedding gift?
Libeco table and bed linens represent among the most enduring of all domestic gifts for a wedding, as they are natural textiles that improve with age and are genuinely heirloom worthy.
Is Libeco linen appropriate as an heirloom gift?
Absolutely. Libeco table and bed linens are made in Belgium to a standard of quality that makes them genuinely heirloom worthy and can be confidently passed to the next generation.
Does Kneen & Co offer custom Libeco orders?
Yes. Kneen & Co assists with custom Libeco orders including napkins, tablecloths, placemats, and pillows made to specific dimensions, and offers Libeco fabric by the yard for clients requiring tailored solutions.