Caring for Flannel Sheets
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Caring for flannel sheets begins in the checkout lane. Purchasing high quality 100 cotton will ensure a soft, fluffy feeling. Unlike ordinary bed sheets, the thread count of flannel is not a good indicator of quality. Instead, flannel is rated by fabric weight. 5 to 6 ounces is the target weight, and the heavier the fabric the more durable and the longer it will last. These high quality sheets will be more tightly woven as well when held up to the light they will be completely opaque. In addition to the weight and material, look for yarn-dyed fabric. It is more color fast than printed fabric, which will tend to fade more quickly.
| Pinzon 160-Gram Solid Flannel Queen Sheet Set, Cream |
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| Retail Price: $80.00 |
| Amazon Price: $44.99 |
Wash flannel sheets with warm or cold water, never hot, and use a gentle detergent. Harsh detergents like bleach or bleach alternatives will wear away at the color and the fabric. When drying flannel, use a liquid fabric softener to keep the material soft and comfortable. Drying flannel takes care as well. Most flannel bed sheets that you buy will be marked on the packaging whether they are pre-shrunk, so keep this in mind when choosing a certain style. If left in the dryer for too long at too high of a temperature, pre-shrunk or not, flannel can shrink and pill, or the elastic of the fitted sheet can wear down, so it’s best to dry them on a gentle cycle and a low heat. Air drying them is even better. Not only does this prevent wear and tear, it also saves energy, which means it saves you money. After hanging them up for a while until they are dry, you can put them in the dryer for a couple of minutes to make the flannel soft and comfortable again.
Many different styles of flannel exist, such as animal print, floral, and also plenty of styles for kids. Finding kids flannel sheets featuring cartoon or comic book characters like Batman or Superman, animated movies, toys like Barbie and Hot Wheels, Nascar, sports teams and athletes is extremely easy because there is a huge market for them. Taking special care for flannel sheets is especially important for brightly colored, intricately printed kids patterns. Following these tips for flannel care will prevent fabric from shrinking, pilling, and fading, and you or your kids will be able to enjoy the warm, soft, and comfortable feeling of flannel bed sheets for much longer.
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