Flannel fabric is a classic napped fall/winter fabric that is relatively warm and lightweight. Generally flannel wool is a soft twill/plain-woven wool/wool blend fabric. Also, it has a loose texture and a slightly napped surface. However, suits and jackets are common applications. So Flannel cotton is a type of napped cotton fabric of soft spun filling yarns simulating the texture of wool flannel. Commonly used for casual shirts and trousers. However, Flannel fleece is a knit poly fabric usually brushed on the double sides with soft and fuzzy surfaces. Commonly used for bedding, pajamas, and blanket. Flannel can come in various colors and patterns woven or knit, such as,
- over-check
- herringbone
- over-check herringbone
- Stripe
- Houndstooth
- twill
- barley-corn
The Story Of Flannel Fabric
Flannel fabrics originated in Wales, England in the 17th century as worker fabric for miners. And Later worn by soldiers, woodsmen, and farmers during the American Civil War. Therefore Flannel became an accepted fabric in American pop culture in the early 1990s with the rise of grunge music. Eventually, it spread across the globe. And is now common all over the world for making lightweight, warm clothing.
1. Flannel wool
Flannel fabric that used for suits and coats usually made of wool fiber. And they are shorter wool fibers while worsted flannel created by longer wool fibers. And also woven tightly. Flannel wool blends usually made by combining wool fiber with one or more textile fibers. So these fibers can modify the properties, as well as the appearance /characteristics of the fiber, yarn, or fabric. Wool is a natural protein fiber from sheep which are more than 200 breeds globally. It has the natural quality of crimped/circled and in different colors like yellow, ivory, black, brown.
Wool Characteristics (length 40-115mm)
- Make garment shape well/Warmth / breathable
- Absorbs moisture
- Biodegradable
- Wrinkle resistant
- Mildew develops when wet
- Fades and weakens under continuous sunlight
- The quality of the wool is affected by its diameter, breed, lengths
Sustainable flannel wool/wool blends produced in a responsible way. So they have three primary factors:
- Environmental,
- economic
- social sustainability.
Common application:
Running item: CF-FLN50 (Sustainable) 50/50 WOOL/POLY+OTHERS 350-380g/m 148cm
2. Flannel cotton
Flannel cotton made of cotton fiber and has a long association with flannel shirts used for outdoor worker wear, casual wear, lounger wear, and sleepwear. Most flannel shirts feature a check pattern, also come in solid color, and others as jacquard. Cotton is the most popular natural fiber globally. it is a seed fiber that is white in color. Also fluffy to touch. it has more than 6000 years of history.
Cotton Characteristics (10-65mm length)
- Lightweight
- Durable /breathable/wearable all year round
- Absorbs and releases moisture quickly
- Not stable and prone to shrink/winkle
- The grade of cotton depends on the cleanliness, whiteness, fiber length, fiber strength. Normally the longer staple cotton fiber is, the higher the quality.
Sustainable cotton
Organic cotton and color cotton used in to replace conventional cotton with fewer chemicals usage and energy consumption as water usage.
Common application:
3. Flannel fleece
Flannel fleece uses polyester fibers that come from plastics. Then goes through a process of turning into a thread. After that yarn is then knit to greige, dye to fabric. Flannel fleece has a smooth touch and plush look. Also repels water better and has a shiny look. Therefore the best of this item is at the lowest cost. But achieves good performance in keeping warm. Polyester is one of the most widely used man-made/synthetic fibers. Polyester has two types: PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and PCDT( poly-1,4-cyclohexylene terephthalate). Its performance as PET is stronger while PCDT is more elastic /resilient. PED is more often used in the textile industry which is normally combined with natural fiber.
Polyester Characteristics
- Make garment shape well/ drape easily/Highly durable
- Lower price than most fabrics
- Fast drying
- Mildew resistance
- Often used in fast fashion
Sustainable polyester, Recycled polyester is normally from PET bottles or textile wastage.
Common application:
Currently running items of Jolon:
CF-FL260 100%P 160CM 260GSM
Jolon Textile – The Right Place To Buy Any Kind Of Premium-Quality Flannel Fabric Materials.
If you are planning to buy high-quality woolen fabrics, then Jolon Textiles is the place to be. Therefore contact us before you buy from us to receive all the information regarding our product and services. And we will also provide you with exclusive quotes to meet all your requirements regarding wool and other fabrics. Also, we guarantee you an excellent service that you will not find anywhere else in this industry.
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