Stonewashed pure linen flax, unbleached, undyed, & super absorbent. This heavily textured waffle fabric with alternating crop-over stripes has been softened & skillfully handcrafted into a beautiful bath towel. The edge is finished with a simple fold. The towel has been stonewashed to give a nicely creased & pleasantly soft texture. The product is made from the highest quality 100% pure European linen fabric - OEK TEK. 100% Certified (Confidence in Textiles). The origin of flax (suitable flax growing conditions, which could be found predominantly in Europe), the amount of work required to make linen fabric, stonewashing technology & sewing skills are crucial for high-quality linen products. Linen fabric is an environmentally-friendly as the flax plant is grown with no irrigation, no genetic modification, no waste, & is biodegradable. This is one of those products that you won’t be able to remember how you did without. Linen is able to absorb a phenomenal amount of water for its weight.