Linen gets better and softer with every wash, you’ll have to deal with the stiffness for a bit but it’s worth it because it’s more durable than cotton and will last longer if you take care of it properly
Recently got a few pairs of Sauce Origin jeans, and also two with a few percent linen in it. At first they felt a bit prickly, but after a few weeks they softened up nicely and they feel incredible. You can notice the absorbability. One is even 19 ounce fabric, but I have worn it on some pretty hot days and it was still comfortable.