Some manufacturers focus on flannel from a particular source, such as Pendleton, a 155-year-old Oregon company that makes flannel blankets and clothing primarily from wool-based flannel.

Jennifer Rockwell, the owner of Material Objects in Portland, said flannel has long been prized by the clientele of her vintage clothing store. “Flannel and Pendleton are perpetually hot,” she ...

Flannel is a medium-weight, loosely woven fabric originally made from worsted yarn or carded wool. Nowadays, most flannel clothes and blankets consist of cotton, wool or synthetic materials.

He shares, "Flannel clothes can retain heat which makes them more reliable for winter outfits. It is soft to the touch and boasts a comfortable fit that makes it a great layering piece for work or ...