GOTS-certified linen (flax fibre) — The entire cloth is woven from a single raw material: linen. We chose it because flax is one of nature's strongest textile fibres and actually gains strength when wet, which lets the cloth survive repeated hot washing without breaking down. The maker reports it lasts roughly ten times longer than cotton. Evidence note: linen's high tensile strength is documented in research on flax fibre mechanical properties (Wageningen University).

The waffle weave — The gentle exfoliation comes from the structure of the weave, not from anything added. The raised squares provide a light mechanical action against the skin when the cloth is dampened. No acid, no abrasive, no fragrance — just texture. We value that the effect is purely physical, so you dose it yourself through how firmly you press.

Origin: Klässbols Linneväveri — The cloth is woven at Klässbols Linneväveri, a supplier to the Swedish royal court. It is not an ingredient in the chemical sense, but for us traceable origin is part of the product's quality.

This is a textile accessory, not a formulation — so there is no ingredient list to assess beyond the single raw material: linen. One ingredient study underpins our assessment, concerning the mechanical properties of flax fibre. It points clearly in one direction: linen is stronger than cotton and holds or increases its strength when wet, which supports the claim of long life through repeated washing.

We want to be clear: no dermatological or clinical skin testing has been reported for this product, and the gentle exfoliation is a mechanical effect of the weave rather than anything clinically evaluated. The claim that the cloth lasts roughly ten times longer than cotton is the maker's, and the GOTS certification of the linen is brand-stated.