LC-5545-P is the industry-standard 55/45 linen-cotton plain weave — the most widely specified linen blend for professional uniform shirts and hospitality blouses worldwide.
55% linen delivers natural cooling, moisture-wicking, and the distinctive textured appearance that signals quality. 45% cotton softens the hand feel and reduces the heavy creasing that makes pure linen impractical for daily uniform wear.
Pre-washed and softened at the mill, this fabric arrives ready to cut — no additional pre-treatment required. Dimensional stability is held to ≤3% shrinkage, ensuring finished garments maintain their fit through repeated industrial laundering.
Pure linen (100%) wrinkles so severely after 2–3 hours of wear that it looks unprofessional — the single biggest reason hotels and corporate uniform programs avoid it. Our 55/45 blend was engineered to solve this:
45% cotton interrupts the stiff flax fiber structure, reducing wrinkle depth by approximately 40% vs. 100% linen
Pre-wash softening eliminates the scratchy hand feel that pure linen has when new
55% linen still provides the natural thermoregulation and moisture absorption that makes linen desirable in warm climates
The result: a fabric that looks like linen, breathes like linen, but wears and washes like a cotton blend.
Fabric Hand & Appearance
Hand feel: Soft, lightly crisp — not scratchy. The mechanical softening removes stiffness without chemical softeners that wash out.
Appearance: Natural linen slub texture preserved. Plain weave gives a clean, professional surface suitable for printed, yarn-dyed, or piece-dyed finishes.
Drape: Moderate — structured enough for a crisp shirt collar, relaxed enough for an open-neck resort blouse.
Applications
Application
Why This Fabric Works
Hotel front desk & concierge shirts
Professional look with natural cooling in lobby environments
Resort restaurant & F&B staff blouses
Breathable in humid outdoor/indoor settings
Corporate casual uniform shirts
More premium than poly-cotton; communicates brand quality
Summer-weight uniform shirts
130–160gsm is ideal for tropical / Middle Eastern climates
Printed uniform dresses
Plain weave surface holds pigment and reactive prints cleanly
Cruise ship crew attire
Quick-drying, stands up to frequent ship-laundry cycles
Available Finishes
Finish
Description
Pre-wash / Softened (Standard)
Mill pre-wash removes grease, relaxes fibers, softens hand
Consistent lot-to-lot quality — every batch tested for shrinkage, colorfastness, and tensile strength
Flexible MOQ — from 200m stock colors to full custom dye programs
End-to-end support — fabric → sample garment → bulk uniform production under one roof
Proven track record — supplying uniform programs in hospitality, aviation, healthcare, and corporate sectors across 50+ countries
FAQ
Q: Is the pre-wash enough to cut immediately, or do we need to pre-wash again? A: The fabric is mill pre-washed and softened. For most cut-and-sew operations, no additional pre-treatment is needed. If your garment will be laundered industrially, we recommend testing a sample roll in your specific wash cycle first.
Q: Can you match a specific Pantone color? A: Yes. We lab-dye to Pantone or customer-supplied standards. Delta E ≤0.5 is our production tolerance. Minimum 500m per color for custom dye.
Q: What is the typical lead time? A: Stock colors: 15–20 days production + transit. Custom dye: 25–30 days + transit. Sample swatches: 3 working days.
Q: Do you ship samples internationally? A: Yes. A4 swatches are free. Sample yardage (1–5m) charged at cost + freight. We ship via DHL, FedEx, or your preferred carrier.
Q: Is a flame-retardant version available? A: Yes, we can apply an FR finish to this base fabric. Minimum 500m for FR treatment. Contact us for certification documentation.
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