Introducing Earthlight Linens

Stripes Reimagined

For Earthlight Linens, we’ve reinterpreted the classic stripe with a more contemporary approach. Moving away from traditional, uniform lines, we’ve embraced subtle variation in weight and offset balance, creating a more dynamic yet restrained pattern. The colours too are carefully chosen, introducing unexpected & understated shades that feel fresh but not bold. This collection offers a modern twist on a timeless design, where simplicity and quiet innovation work in harmony to bring new life to an enduring classic.

Yarns

The linen used in Earthlight Linens are sourced from spinners who are both Masters of Linen®, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship and sustainability. The linen yarns are Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified, ensuring that they meet strict safety standards and are free from harmful chemicals, making them safe for both the environment and the end user.

Crafted with irregular-spun and space-dyed yarns, the fabrics in Earthlight Linens reveal gentle shifts in colour and texture, offering a naturally textural surface full of depth and variation. These tonal and structural irregularities are intrinsic to the yarn and speak to the authenticity of the fibre. Rather than the uniformity of synthetic finishes, these fabrics reflect the organic beauty of linen, where every metre carries subtle differences that enrich the overall effect. Designers and makers should expect and embrace these shifts as part of the fabric’s aesthetic integrity and natural charm.

At Ian Mankin, we’ve been proudly designing and weaving linen collections since 1983. Our mill, however, has been a part of Lancashire’s textile legacy since 1871, where weaving is a specialised craft perfected over generations. The mill is uniquely positioned to produce the highest quality fabrics, within a controlled environment, carefully regulated humidity and air circulation, ensuring the ideal conditions for linen. This expertise, built over decades, allows us to offer Earthlight Linens, a collection that benefits from both cutting-edge design and centuries of local craftsmanship. With every metre woven here in the UK, we reduce fabric travel and ensure a product that is as sustainable as it is luxurious.

Usage

These fabrics are a masterpiece for drape. The distinct handle and gentle iridescence of Earthlight Linens is the result of carefully developed weaving and finishing methods, designed to bring out the natural softness and fluidity of linen. The result is a cloth that moves beautifully, with a graceful, liquid quality that enhances both the fall and feel of the fabric. This unique finish is achieved entirely with natural fibres; no synthetic or metallic yarns, creating a refined, tactile character that’s as practical as it is elegant.

While Earthlight Linens are particularly striking in drape, select fabrics within the collection are also suitable for general upholstery. These more durable weaves can be layered with lighter fabrics for drapes and soft furnishings, creating a balanced and cohesive design. The result is a versatile combination where texture, tone, and performance seamlessly complement each other across a range of applications.

In Brief

Earthlight Linens blends tradition and modernity with a collection of fabrics that are both timeless and contemporary. Drawing from the natural world, the hues and textures evoke a sense of understated elegance, while the reimagined stripes add a touch of modern refinement. This collection is a testament to our commitment to quality, sustainability, and a quiet innovation that speaks to those who appreciate the beauty in simplicity.

About Ian Mankin

Beautiful Interior Fabrics & Home accessories Woven in England

Here at Ian Mankin, we create fabrics with timeless and authentic beauty that sidestep fad and fashion. Every last thread is carefully constructed and expertly woven using generations of craftsmanship at the loom with no shortcuts, no compromise. Fabrics that unapologetically take time.

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