Flannel bedding is a popular choice especially when it is cold outside or if you live in an area that is cold all year long. People love the warm, cozy feeling of having flannel sheets when they are sleeping.
Flannel has been popular in other forms including jeans lined with it and flannel shirts worn by men and women both. Now, flannel bedding is becoming very popular all across the country.
If you are like most people, you look at the thread count of sheets before you buy them. Flannel sheets do not have the thread count listed on the packaging; it is rated by how thickness and weight. Most bedding come from fabric weighing 4 ounces. Heavier flannel is available and is even more warm and cozy. The weight is figured by weighing just one square inch of the cloth. The really warm and heavy flannel bedding you see in stores generally has a minimum weight of 6 ounces.
Flannel sheets are perfect for those cold winter nights. When the weather starts to warm up, though, it can be a little too warm for a lot of people. Sleeping under flannel in the spring and fall may have you feeling hot and make it hard to sleep. It is like a big warm comforter; both are better in the winter and throughout the cold weather.
Flannel bedding that is used and washed repeatedly can sometimes start to pile. That means small balls of fabric appear on the surface of the fabric. The more modern flannel that is sold today is made in a way that often prevents piling from happening at all so you don't have to worry about your bedding feeling uncomfortable or looking worn out.
If you are careful to follow the care instructions on your flannel bedding, it should hold up just fine. It is important to look for pre-shrunk sheets and to avoid washing your bedding in hot water; it should be dried on low so it will not start piling.
Flannel bedding is very popular because it is so easy to take care of, it is warm and cozy and there is no other bedding that is so soft and feels so good on your skin. If you are new to this fabric for bedding, try buying sheets and pillowcases first to see how you like it. If you enjoy those, you have all sorts of additional flannel bedding choices.
