Flannel is a soft, warm fabric, often made of cotton or wool, used for shirts, pajamas, and sheets. It usually has a slightly fuzzy surface that feels cozy.
“Flannel” likely comes from Welsh “gwlanen,” meaning “woolen cloth,” adapted through French or English spelling. It originally referred to woolen fabric before being used for cotton versions too.
Flannel is not a pattern; it’s a type of fabric. The famous plaid “flannel shirts” made some people think flannel meant the checkered design rather than the soft, brushed material itself.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.