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| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Composition | Name fibre, nap, and whether it is shirting or coating flannel. |
| Mass / construction | Shirting flannel is mid-light to mid. Coating flannel is heavier. |
| Care | Brushing can change after wash. |
| Sample | Wash a shirted sample. Check nap and shrinkage. |
| Common miss | Treating wool flannel and cotton flannel as one spec. |
Does every flannel fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Flannel is a slightly napped cloth, often cotton or wool, made for a soft, matte hand. Name fibre, nap, and whether it is shirting or coating flannel.
Can you skip sampling flannel fabric?
Wash a shirted sample. Check nap and shrinkage.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword flannel fabric?
Fibre, nap, weight, and care. Treating wool flannel and cotton flannel as one spec.