On the other hand , cheaper and thicker linen was used within the lower class , where shorter garments were worn by the working class for better mobility in the fields .
These materials were expensive and the wearer showed greater status by wearing them .
Cheaper and thicker linen was used within the lower class , where shorter garments were worn by the working class for better mobility in the fields .
These materials were expensive and the wearer showed greater status by wearing them .