w e l c o m e
My name is Canan Usdu. I'm an architect and founder of Line + Nest. When I started working as an architect over 20 years ago, sustainable design was an emerging field in the US. Not many of our clients were aware of sustainability as they are today. Over the years, by simple initiatives like introducing smart/zero waste solutions to their buildings and offering more sustainable building materials, we’ve raised the awareness of sustainable design. Clients have became more knowledgable of the concept and they want to be actively engaged in the movement.
As a designer, I have seen a lack of lifestyle products that practice the same sustainable concepts. I created my online shop to feature sustainable, unique, and affordable everyday use products that focuses attention to detail and practicality. At Line + Nest, you'll find simple and inviting, plastic-free, low-waste living products supportive of a minimalist lifestyle that emphasize sustainable natural materials created in small, slow production collections.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do and join me in my plastic-free / low-waste living journey.
-Canan
material we use
Line + Nest textiles are made with 100% linen, 100% flour sack cotton, natural paper yarn, recycled cotton T-shirt yarn, and sewed with organic cotton thread. Our designs are hand printed/painted with low impact, non-toxic ink. We chose the best eco-friendly natural fiber options for our sustainable products because we love the Earth and believe we can all do our part to make the World a better place.
why we love linen
Linen is made from fibers of the flax plant that requires no pesticides to grow as a plant. The many benefits of linen include its strength, durability, breathability. It dries faster than cotton, is naturally moth resistant, and has natural antiseptic properties. Linen can be biodegradable or recycled. The more you wash linen the softer it gets. Linen is hypoallergenic and is perfect for those who have a sensitive skin or suffer from allergies. The flax fiber, from which linen is made, is hollow and absorbs moisture well. This is an important characteristic for towels, bath linens, bedding, and clothing as well. Linen is the best eco-friendly option for our sustainable products which also showcases our pattern.