If you’re yearning for luxurious bedding, then consider luxury flannel sheets. In the minds of many shoppers, flannel bedding has been relegated to the nursery — crib sheets, pillowcases with fluffy clouds and silly sheep. But flannel has come a long way since the 17th century when the Welsh made the warm bedding from carded wool or worsted yarn.
Luxury flannel sheets may not sound as sexy as silk sheets but they can compete ounce for ounce.
Traditionally, flannel fabric has been a blend of cottons. Its quality is measured by weight, ounces per square yard of material, instead of thread count. Today, 100% organic cotton is considered the richest flannel fabric by many.
While 4 ounces is deemed to be a good quality flannel, most luxury flannel sheets are made of fabric weighing at least 5 ounces.
Some of the more popular twin flannel sheets weigh in at a hefty 6 ounces and are made in Germany, reputed to be one of the best makers of fine flannel. Europe has strict standards, requiring fabric manufacturers to certify organic material to be free of all chemicals that could hurt the environment. Portugal is also known for the quality of its flannel.
In addition to fabric weight, other features to look for when shopping for luxury flannel sheets include:
–Preshrunk. Many luxury flannel sheets are preshrunk to minimize shrinking after the purchase. This helps you get the perfect fit for your bed.
–Triple-brushed. Look for lines that double- or triple-brush on both sides for extra softness.
–Yarn-dyed. Generally, sheets that are yarn dyed are a better quality than printed sheets. They tend to hold color better and remain new looking for a longer time.
–Construction. Look for sets with an edged 4- to 5-inch hem on the top sheet and pillowcases. And luxury flannel sheet sets usually feature a fully elasticized fitted sheet.
–Embellishment. While many luxury sheets are designed in a timeless style with no adornments, many designer lines feature embroidery or open-stitch hemming on the pillowcases and the flat sheet.
Post provided by Flannel Sheets World
Whether you prefer contemporary or timeless styling, a set of luxury flannel sheets is sure to warm up any chilly night.
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