Flannel fabric has the following advantages and disadvantages:

Superior warmth retention: Flannel fabrics typically boast a higher weight per square metre, featuring a fine, dense pile that traps ample air. This effectively blocks cold air ingress, delivering outstanding thermal properties ideal for colder seasons.

Soft Handfeel: The fabric surface is covered with a layer of full, fine, and clean pile, offering a soft and comfortable touch. It feels substantial and textured, with noticeable loft and elasticity upon contact. It provides exceptional comfort against the skin.

Attractive Colour Palette: The fabric boasts a clean, elegant colour scheme with a wide range of shades available, including light grey, medium grey, dark grey, cream, and light coffee. Colours are fast-dyed and resistant to fading after repeated washing.

Resistant to Pilling: Crafted from premium wool or cotton fibres, the flannel undergoes processes such as fulling and raising. This interlocks the fibres tightly, creating a stable fabric structure that resists pilling.

Good Moisture Absorption: The inherent moisture-wicking properties of wool or cotton fibres absorb perspiration from the skin’s surface, helping to keep the skin dry and comfortable.

Higher price point: Due to the extensive use of premium materials such as wool and the intricate production process involving multiple stages—including dyeing, blending, fulling, and raising—the manufacturing costs are elevated, resulting in a relatively higher retail price.

Demanding care requirements: Flannel fabric possesses strong absorbency, making it heavier during washing and necessitating a washing machine with sufficient capacity. Additionally, to prevent damage to the nap and fabric, mild, neutral detergents must be used. Bleach is unsuitable, and washing should be gentle—avoid vigorous rubbing or machine spin-drying, as these can cause deformation, shrinkage, or pilling.

Moderate breathability: Compared to highly breathable fabrics like pure cotton, flannel offers relatively poorer air permeability. This may result in a stuffy sensation during wear, particularly during physical activity or when perspiring heavily, making it less suitable for undergarments.

Prone to static electricity: Particularly during dry autumn and winter months, flannel fabric readily accumulates static charge, attracting dust and hair. This may cause mild electric shocks when worn, creating discomfort.

1. Home Furnishings: Widely employed in the production of plush toys, bedding sets, and sofa upholstery.

2. Apparel Accessories: Frequently utilised for manufacturing winter thermal garments, gloves, hats, flannel jacket and other cold-weather items.

3. Baby and Children’s Products: Its soft, skin-friendly properties make it particularly suitable for crafting baby blankets and children’s clothing.