Linen is a type of fabric made from fibers of the FLAX plant. It is commonly used to make items such as toile, LAWN, SHEETS, CAMBRIC, NAPERY, DAMASK, ECRU, and tablecloths. Toile is a lightweight cotton fabric with a pattern printed on it, while LAWN is a sheer, fine cloth. SHEETS are a flat piece of linen used for bedding, and CAMBRIC is a lightweight, plain-weave fabric. NAPERY is a term used to describe linen used for tablecloths, napkins, and other household items, while DAMASK is a reversible fabric with a pattern woven into it. ECRU is a shade of off-white, and FLAX is the plant from which linen is made. Finally, a TABLECLOTH is a large piece of linen used to cover a table.