A flannel duvet cover is a very wise investment as a protection for your down comforter or duvet. Todays flannel fabric is usually woven of the finest 100% cotton that has been dyed using low environmental impact dyes for beautiful lasting colors. Flannel can be easily washed and dried in your washer and drier to keep your bedding fresh and add years of life to your duvet. Always heed the manufacturer’s instructions and they will launder beautifully. The more flannel is used and washed the softer it becomes. A lighter weight flannel can also be used in the warm months because of its softness and breathability. It has been used in everyday life for several hundred years.
Since the 16th century flannel has been woven from cotton and wool by rural people to add to their store of clothing and bedding. In the 20th century flannel came into fashion and was used for a myriad of clothing items. Originally it was left white, but then was dyed all colors as it was discovered to be a wonderfully comfortable fabric and could be used to make pajamas, underwear, even dresses and skirts. Some enterprising designers have even created accessories such as purses using the heavier weights and scarves using the new blends that include silk being added to the cotton. Covers for extra leaves of a dining room are available made of a heavy brushed flannel.
Flannel fabric usually evokes pictures of loggers in the forests and hardy men braving the cold climates of the north with their dog teams and farmers plowing the fields wearing their flannel shirts. Flannel is a closely woven material which is then finished by brushing the fabric creating a nap that makes the cloth very soft and fuzzy. It can be woven from cotton, wool or cotton blend and comes in varying degrees of weight. Shirts are made of a lighter weight and are usually napped, or fuzzy, on one side. Bedding, such as sheets or duvet covers is usually made with a medium weight flannel napped on both sides making the user feel very warm and cozy in the coldest of weather. Heavier wool flannel fabrics were and still are, at times, used in baseball and football uniforms, jackets and vests.
Flannel duvet covers come in all sizes from twin to king and in any color from white to the most exotic print you could desire. Not only will you be warm and snug as you sleep, but your room will be a delightful place for you to retreat from a busy day.
