A cotton cloth, originating in Wales, that is napped on one or both sides to imitate wool flannel Simple twill weaves are used to make the cloth, which is featured by a soft-spun filling to give a good nap The dull finish tends to conceal the weave
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Usually a twill weave, flannel fabric is slightly napped on both sides It can be woolen (carded), worsted, cotton or rayon Worsted flannel is lighter, not as soft as woolen flannel, and has a more visible and resistant weave Flannel tends to peel in areas subject to friction; consequently flannel trousers tend to wear out more that jackets
A tightly woven twill cloth heavily brushed for softness or plain weave finished by light napping Often used in clothing and sheets The word is derived from the Welsh language, meaning wool
A soft cloth material woven from wool, possibly combined with cotton or synthetic fibers
A soft twilled wool or worsted fabric with a napped surface, stout cotton fabric
Light to heavyweight plain or twill weave fabric with a napped surface Can be made of cotton or wool The brushing process creates insulating air cells that provide more warmth than plain cotton
A medium-weight, plain or twill weave fabric that is typically made from cotton, a cotton blend, or wool The fabric has a very soft hand, brushed on both sides to lift the fiber ends out of the base fabric and create a soft, fuzzy surface End-uses include shirts and pajamas
A soft, warm lightweight fabric made of cotton and thickly napped (short, fuzzy ends of fibers on the surface of cloth) on one side
A warm, soft fabric made in tightly woven twill or plain weave and finished with a light napping