The Benefits of Flannel Sheets & Bedding
When cool weather blows in, reach for flannel sheets and bedding to create the softest, coziest bed imaginable. The familiar fuzzy feel isn’t the only benefit: flannel sheets and duvet covers are insulating and breathable to keep you warmer and more comfortable, even as the temperature drops.
Fall and winter are the best seasons to snuggle up under ultra-cozy flannel, and we offer sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and shams designed to keep you comfortably warm through the chilliest nights. Our flannel sheets and bedding buying guide explains the benefits of flannel, what to look for in flannel sheets, and how to choose the best quality flannel.
Why Use Flannel Bedding?
Flannel is a substantial material that keeps you warm without overheating. It’s brushed for softness, which creates that favorite fuzzy feel. The brushed finish is also part of the secret to flannel’s warmth: the material’s weave creates air pockets that trap air to insulate, and the raised yarns (nap) created by brushing also trap heat close to the body for more warmth.
Layer your bedding. Combine flannel and non-flannel materials to create a bed as warm—or as cool—as you wish. Flannel sheets are an ideal, breathable base layer; top them with a duvet insert in your preferred weight paired with a flannel duvet cover, or opt instead for a crisp percale duvet cover for a cooler top layer. If you’re a hot sleeper, a flannel duvet or comforter may be too warm. Instead, layer a quilt over your flannel sheets—and keep an extra blanket nearby in case you wake up chilly.
Why Use Flannel Bedding?
Flannel is a substantial material that keeps you warm without overheating. It’s brushed for softness, which creates that favorite fuzzy feel. The brushed finish is also part of the secret to flannel’s warmth: the material’s weave creates air pockets that trap air to insulate, and the raised yarns (nap) created by brushing also trap heat close to the body for more warmth.
Layer your bedding. Combine flannel and non-flannel materials to create a bed as warm—or as cool—as you wish. Flannel sheets are an ideal, breathable base layer; top them with a duvet insert in your preferred weight paired with a flannel duvet cover, or opt instead for a crisp percale duvet cover for a cooler top layer. If you’re a hot sleeper, a flannel duvet or comforter may be too warm. Instead, layer a quilt over your flannel sheets—and keep an extra blanket nearby in case you wake up chilly.
What to Look For When Buying Flannel Sheets and Bedding
When looking for the best flannel sheets and bedding, choose options made from pure cotton flannel. The natural fiber offers incredible insulation and breathability and lasts longer than synthetic flannels. In addition to material, consider flannel weight and finish.
What Does Flannel Weight Mean?
Unlike regular cotton sheets, flannel sheets are measured by weight rather than thread count. Flannel weight, displayed in grams per square meter (GSM) or ounces, is an indicator of flannel quality. The higher the number, the better quality—and warmer the flannel. We offer sumptuous velvet flannel bedding in 5 or 6 ounce options.
What Is Portuguese Flannel?
Portuguese flannel is considered by many to be the highest quality flannel available. It's soft and durable, due in part to the long-staple cotton it’s made with—as well as the techniques used by master weavers to produce the fabric.
What Is Velvet Flannel?
Our velvet flannel bedding is made of combed cotton that is extra-brushed and garment-washed for an exceptionally opulent hand. Velvet flannel bedding is one of the warmest options for chilly nights.
What Does Flannel Weight Mean?
Unlike regular cotton sheets, flannel sheets are measured by weight rather than thread count. Flannel weight, displayed in grams per square meter (GSM) or ounces, is an indicator of flannel quality. The higher the number, the better quality—and warmer the flannel. We offer sumptuous velvet flannel bedding in 5 or 6 ounce options.
What Is Portuguese Flannel?
Portuguese flannel is considered by many to be the highest quality flannel available. It's soft and durable, due in part to the long-staple cotton it’s made with—as well as the techniques used by master weavers to produce the fabric.
What Is Velvet Flannel?
Our velvet flannel bedding is made of combed cotton that is extra-brushed and garment-washed for an exceptionally opulent hand. Velvet flannel bedding is one of the warmest options for chilly nights.
How to Care for Flannel
While it’s one of the easiest fabrics to care for, pure cotton flannel may shrink if not laundered properly. High water and dryer temperatures and over-drying can contribute to shrinkage or diminished flannel quality, so always wash on cold and tumble dry on low.
Flannel bedding gets softer with each wash, but may pill (shed or produce lint) during the first few washes. This is natural—the new fibers shed with friction. A gentle washing cycle reduces how much the sheets rub together while in the laundry, which can help reduce pilling and lint.
Flannel doesn’t just dress up the mattress. Pull out your flannel pajamas at the first hint of frost. With PJs and bedding made from the warmest flannels, you can sleep cozy no matter how much snow is falling outside. For more bedding tips and tricks, explore our Tips & Ideas page.
