Have you ever worn an elastic and flannel jacket? How warm and cozy it is! Look down the busy streets of New York and you will find people flaunting their flannel jackets, coats, blazers, suits, and what not.
These fabric materials have been produced since ages in white color. They are also mixed in wool dye. The superior quality flannel is made of worsted yarn or complete wool. One of the wonderful properties of this elastic fabric is that it allows your skin to breathe (although it doesn't look from the appearance of the fabric!). Therefore, it is best for summer bedding. Besides, it is the perfect material for draping. How about flannel wraparounds?
Once you read the amazing features of this fabric, you will find it hard to resist. Here is a list of them: material is soft and furry, it is elastic.
The structure of elastic and flannel is such that it keeps you warm and, at the same time, allows your skin to breathe. It is ideal for making draping garments, it is long lasting. Generally, flannel is made from cotton material, but it can also be prepared from wool
The modern elastic and flannel is made from cotton. Artificial rayon fibers are also used. They are napped mildly on both ends to make them similar to the old flannel fabric, which was all wool or worsted yarn. The demand for this material has increased to such an extent that you will find thousands of textures and designs in flannel. Come winter and people flock at the stores for flannel bedsheets. Another reason for the popularity of flannel bedding is their durability.
The typical flannel features a plain weave or tightly woven twill. The final touches to the material are given by napping them lightly on both or either sides. Napping is done by brushing the material. Brushing can be done from any direction. Variation in the tightness of weave and the extent of napping give rise to different types of elastic and flannel.
Worsted flannel has a light weight; but it is lesser soft than woolen flannel. However, it has strong weaves, which are more visible. Elastic and flannel are available in prints, dyed material, bleached or unbleached fabric. With the wide acceptability of this fabric material, there is no dearth in its variety.
Yet another noteworthy feature of flannel is that it is stretchable. Perhaps that's the reason why flannel jackets and blazers give a smart look to the wearer. It doesn't sag and fits snugly over your body. An elastic and flannel suit is an ideal dress for a board meeting, both for men and women. But, don't complain if people are more interested in you rather than your presentation!
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