What is the difference between Brushed Cotton & Flannel?
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What is the difference between Brushed Cotton & Flannel?
I thought it was flannel on one side and cotton on the other. I might be wrong but that was my understanding.
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I own flannel sheets and brushed cotton sheets. Really, the brushed cotton is less fuzzy, if that makes sense. It is quite smooth and soft. The flannel is fuzzier, and seems more inclined to pill over time. The flannel seems thicker and warmer. I'm not sure if that helps from a definition perspective!
I recently read something (not sewing or quilting related) from the 19th century, and at that time, "flannel" was made of wool, and a similar fabric made of cotton was known as "flannelette". I agree with Shelley, flannel tends to pill, whereas brushed cotton does not, but I can't define them properly. I'm anxious for a definitive answer.
I bought a brushed cotton FQ bundle from moda. It's soft like flannel but definitly thinner. It's not reversible. I made a small baby quilt with it and even with batting and a flannel backing, it's not bulky. I think the appellation must be related to the treatment process.
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