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Is Linen Good for Odour Resistance?

Excellent choice — #7 of 31
Linen ranks #7 of 31 fabrics for odour resistance. It is one of the best fabrics for this. Ranked with a wool-family bonus plus breathability and moisture management. The top pick is Merino.

Linen at a glance

Breathability 95 · Moisture 12% · Warmth 15 · 180 gsm · Packability 60 · Wrinkle resistance 20

Linen measures 95/100 for breathability, 12% moisture regain, 15/100 warmth, at 180 gsm. Wool fibres lead here: Linen is not a wool fibre, so it leans on breathability alone.

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