All throughout history, people have used different materials to make cloth. One of the most common that has survived to present time is linen. Usually made from the flax plant, linen is very strong. Although the term is sometimes used to describe the generic category of towels and other bed and bath textiles, true linen is a unique material.

With two to three times the strength of cotton, linen is very durable. It is also smoothly woven, which means it is completely free of lint and actually gets softer with more washing. Linen is an excellent heat conductor, and feels cool to the touch. It is often used for bedspreads for this reason, especially toile. Linen toile bedspreads combine not only the design elements of the toile print, but also the comfort and durability of linen. Many people choose this combination for various reasons, but in the end, it is clear that it's a good choice.