I haven't heard the term "flannelette" in about three decades! What I used to know as flannelette was actually a light flocked nylon, not cotton at all. They made nightgowns out of it, which stuck to your legs with static electricity.
Originally Posted by
katesnanna
Here in Australia we have Flannel & Flannelette. Two different qualities. Flannelette is what you describe and good for PJ's and baby clothes, but Flannel is good thick quality fabric. I remember asking when I first started quilting, "What's the difference between flannel and flannelette" to be told about $28.oo per metre.