Warm and Soft Flannel Sheets for Winter

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I only heard that flannel sheets have the softness of cotton and the warmth of wool. But only when I read customer reviews and bought a set of flannel sheets for myself, I could feel how cozy the sheets could make my bed. There is nothing like crawling into the bed after a hectic day to be snuggled by the flannel sheets! If you are new to flannel sheets, this guide will help you choose the right flannel sheets for a warm winter. You can also find Christmas deals on flannel sheets here.

Where do flannel sheets come from?

Flannel as a winter fabric was popularized in Whales as early as 17th century. Today, there are 3 main sources of flannel sheets.

1. England
Flannel sheets from England are thick and heavy weighing 6 ounces and are very durable.

2. Portugal
Portuguese flannel sheets are light in weight with a looser weave. They can be used all year long. The weave facilitates easy dying and prints. So you can find a lot of colors and patterns in these flannel sheets.

3.German
German flannel sheets are the softest and the most celebrated of all flannel sheets. They are heavier too with a weight of 5 ounces per square yard. If you want luxury flannel sheets, then go for German.
Flannels are also called as muslin.

How to choose the right flannel fabric

Flannels are wool textiles blended with cotton or synthetic fiber.

As far as flannel sheets are concerned, thread count doesn't really matter. Flannels are measured fabric rating, the weight of flannel per yard. A good quality flannel has a fabric rating of 5-6 ounces per yard. Luxury flannel sheets can also have a rating of 28 oz! Apart from that, prefer the sheets made of 100 percent cotton.

If you are even too particular about the thread count, you can blindly go in for luxury flannel sheets which have a thread count from 300-400. Those with thread count in 200 range are decently smooth, while those in range of 80-120 are rough. Thread count information is usually not revealed by flannel sheet manufacturers. You can deduce the thread count of a sheet by holding it up against light. If more light passes through it, then it has a poor thread count.

My favorite Flannel Sheet from Pinzon

Pinzon Signature 190-Gram Cotton Velvet Flannel Queen Sheet Set, Cream

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $150.00

This sheet set has a weight of 190 grams which means that it has a fabric rating of 6.7 ounces per yard, a rating much higher than what is expected out of a quality flannel sheet. With the result, the sheets are thick enough to make our winter warm and the 100 percent cotton make can make our sleep a pleasurable experience! The material is 100% pil-resistant, which comes as a good news for those who had a tough time sleeping on their piled flannel sheets.

This sheet set is selling hot at 60% discount in Amazon. With or without the offer, Plannel Signature Flannel sheets are really a worth investment for a comfortable sleep.

This is not my recommendation alone, this sheet set has received 5/5 rating on an average from 400 customers in Amazon !

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Caring for your flannel sheets

Safeguarding your sheets is as important as choosing the right set of sheets. Follow these tips for long life of your flannel fabric,
  • 1Flannel sheets get softer after every wash, if care instructions are followed properly.
  • 2Washing them with too much detergent can lead to piling- where the fabric becomes rough.
  • 3To prevent piling, wash the sheets in mild detergent with half a cup white vinegar.
    Also, dry them in low heat.
  • 4To prevent piling, wash the sheets in mild detergent with half a cup white vinegar.
    Also, dry them in low heat.
  • 5For the first two three washes, better avoid washing your dark colored flannel sheets with light colored clothes. They may stain on the light colored cloths.

Flannels for newborn

One common question is that if flannels can be used for new born babies. It depends on whether your baby is a hot baby or a cold baby. I would recommend flannel for a hot baby only during winter. For a cold baby, you can use flannel bedding all through the year. But check if your baby sweats in the flannel bedding. In that case, you should switch over to a thicker cotton alternative.

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Are colorful Flannel sheets available?

Yes. Though flannel sheets are very common in common colors like white, cream and brown, there are even cool colors like purple and pink. They also come with design patterns from simple snow flake pattern to damask prints. If you want to play with colors, I would suggest you to get plain flannel fabric in a single color and complement it with a colorful flannel throw blanket.

How are flannel sheets napped and sheared?

If you have been around researching how to buy quality flannel sheets, you'd have come across the terms, napping and shearing. Napping is done by passing the sheets through rollers that pick out the loosely hanging loops of thread out of the fabric. Weavers found that a napped fabric withstands more heat in between the loose threads and so they began to produce flannel sheets which were napped on one side or on both sides. Shearing is done to improve the softness of the flannel sheet and to prevent piling.

What can I supplement my sheet with?

If you are a person who usually prefers to sleep with several layers, you can complement the flannel sheets with Pinzon Microtec Push Blanket. You can go for any matching Plush blanket, but I got Pinzon as it had got enough positive reviews. Since it is plush, softness and coziness come off automatically and since it's 100% polyester, durability and easy manageability is assured. You can carry your blanket anywhere with you to keep away from the chill of winter night.

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