Different type of linen fabric Damask Linen This type of linen is ornante and delicate, and it is formed on a jacquard loom to produce an edn result taht's similar to embroidery. Plain-Woven Linen Plain-Woven Linen is commonly used to make dish towels, cotton towels, and hand towels. Since it is relatively lossely-woven, it is highly durable, but it doesn't suffer from a significant decrease in durability. Sheeting Linen Linen apparel is usually made from sheeting linen due to its untextured, soft surface and close wave. This type of linen usually has a higher thred count than other forms of linen fabric. Loosely-Woven Linen Loosely-Woven Linen is highy absorvent,but it is the least-durable type of linen fabrics. It is commonly used to make reusable and sanitary napkins.