From where are Lüks Linen products sourced?

All of our products are sourced from the 2 most renowned cotton growing regions in Turkey; Denizli in the South West and Hatay in the South. As a brand who advocates for and insists on ethical production we are proud to partner with local family run ateliers who use locally grown cotton which is spun, dyed and woven in the area in which it was cultivated, cutting down on transportation and the carbon footprint.

What’s the difference between machine manufacturing and hand-woven products?

In one word quality. Machine manufacturing has a tendency to put more stress and tension on the cotton yarn as the machines work so fast they generate heat that weakening the fibres, which can result in an inferior and stiffer fabric. Conversely shuttle or semi-automatic weaving is a slower and gentler process which helps to preserve the integrity and strength of the fibres. The result is a much softer and longer lasting product.

Whilst this is a topic of great debate we have to be realistic and appreciate that in order to grow, meet orders, and encourage their children to enter into the family business, some weavers have embraced the use of semi-automatic looms and computer aided design techniques which they use in addition to their traditional wooden shuttle looms to add variety to their products. Lüks Linen stock both handmade and machine products, all of which are sourced from small batch suppliers not mass manufacturing factories. The method of production is clearly outlined in the product description.

Are handwoven products more expensive to buy?

Yes handwoven products do have a slightly higher price point, due to the time and skill involved in their production. The cost of our handmade textiles are dictated by the workmanship involved, quality and weight of the cotton used and the complexity of the design. 

What is Lüks commitment to the environment?

In addition to minimising our carbon footprint by bulk ordering from our ateliers, we also reduce the use of paper by generating invoices and managing returns online through our automated e-commerce platform. Our packaging is made from recycled and recyclable materials and all of the fabrics and materials used in the Lüks ranges are locally grown, spun, dyed and woven. We are committed to becoming a certified organic and currently about 30% of our range is GOTS certified with a full to having full certification by early 2021. This is largely dictated by our ateliers - as small family businesses it is not always possible (affordable) for them to pay the annual certification fee of circa $6K however we don't want that to preclude us working with them  - it is an ongoing process.

Do the names of your products have a specific meaning?

The majority of our products are named by the ateliers from which they originate, after Turkish children, both belonging to the families themselves such as 'The Kümsal' which was named after one of our weavers daughters and those in the community. Other products have inherited the honorary namesake of their creators, so each comes with a rich lineage and unique personality.