This document discusses different types of household linens including bed linens, kitchen linens, bathroom linens, table linens, and curtains. It describes key linens for each area such as sheets, blankets, and bedspreads for bed linens; aprons, dish cloths, and towels for kitchen linens; shower curtains and towels for bathroom linens; table cloths, napkins and place mats for table linens. Curtains are described as providing privacy and decor while preventing sunlight and dust. The document outlines the importance of linens in providing protection, decoration, and solutions for dining and bedding.

1. By.
Tanvi Kumari
Household Linen

2. Introduction:
 Linens are fabric household goods intended for daily use,
such as bedding, tablecloths and towels.
 A.M. Kohlier wrote in his book,A Handbook ofTextile:
“The properties of fabric will influence its performance in
actual use and determine its suitability for a given purpose.”
 Nickel & Dorsey wrote:
“The Clothing one wears plays an important part in one’s
participation to the social group.”

3. The Types Of Household Linens Include:
 A. BED LINEN:
 Bed linen involves all the fabric articles used in making beds. Bed
linens are very important items in the home.
 Blanket:When the weather is cold, Blanket is used for warmth.
 – Quilted Bed Sheets:They are used to cover already made bed, to
beautify it and can also be used for warmth in cold weather.
 – Bed Spread: Is to cover made bed to avoid dust styling on them.

4.  B. KITCHEN LINEN:
 Kitchen linens include all the fabric articles used in the kitchen to keep it clean
and for the safety of family members.TheyAre:
 – Aprons:They Are uses to protect our clothes when cooking or doing other
house chores in the kitchen.
 – Dish cloth:They are uses for wiping dishes.
 – Oven gloves:They are uses to protect our hands when bringing something out
from the Oven.
 – Kitchen towels:They are used for cleaning tables and other equipment in the
kitchen.
 – Pot holder/hot pads:These are used for carrying hot pots.
 – Hand towel:This is to clean hands.

5.  C. BATHROOM LINENS:
 – Shower curtain:This prevent water from splashing on other
parts of the bathroom.
 –Towels:These Are Used to wipe body after bath and should
be kept clean always.

6.  D.TABLE LINENS
 Table linen involves all the fabric articles used on the table.They
Are:
 –Table Cloth: Is used to cover and protect the table.
 –Table Napkins:Are Used to protect our clothes when eating
meal.
 –Table Runner: Is used when setting dinning table.
 – Place Mats: Is used on the table to prepare a place for someone
to eat.
 –Tea Cloths:Tea Cloths are used to clean the table.

7.  E. CURTAINS
 Curtain linens are fabric articles used on windows and doors
of the house.They are very important in the home.
 Curtains are used to beautify the room, they provide privacy
for family members, curtains prevent sunlight and dust from
entering the room. Curtains are in different designs,
example, flowered and plain, thick or light.

8. Importance of Household Linen:
 Best DiningTable Solution
 The Perfect bedding solution
 Protection from slippery and hard wooden floor
 Decorative items
 Items for personal Use