Some homeowners walk into the bedroom linen section with purpose, knowing exactly what the best thread count is, what color to buy, the texture and the material. Other shoppers grab the first thing ...

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covers for planes and linen thread was even used to sew equipment for military personnel. After the war in 1950 the linen industry was still strong, with nearly 400 mills in operation, it employed ...