Flax fibers have bactericidal properties. This means that the pathogenic microflora dies upon contact with linen fabrics. Silica (silicon dioxide) contained in flax inhibits the growth of bacteria that cause fermentation and decay. Regular sleep on linen or wearing linen clothes accelerates the healing of wounds, sunburn, and wounds in linen bandages heal faster. Linen can be ironed with a hot iron and boiled to ensure maximum sterilization of the fabric.
The antifungal properties of flax help it treat fungal diseases. Kitchen linen towels for this reason do not become a “bacterial bomb”. Your whole body gets a similar effect while sleeping on linen bedding.