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Care Guide: Flannelette
MAY 16|5 min read
Flannelette is one of our favourite fabrics for bedlinen, especially in the cooler months. The soft material is always warm – no uncomfortable cold spots or chilly sheets here.
Flannelette traps heat in tiny pockets, which is why even when you get out of bed, the warmth remains until it’s time to go back to sleep. Keep your sheets warm and cosy with our handy care guide.
Wash before wear
Resist the temptation to dive right into bed with your new sheets – it’s important to rinse off any dust or irritants that might have built up. Wash your sheets in cold water and dry according to the instructions below. Get this done in the morning and your new sheets will be ready to go by bedtime.
How and when to wash
To keep your flannelette nice and soft, make sure you wash at 30°. The cold water will make sure the fibres are relaxed and your sheets don’t shrink – there’s nothing more annoying than making your bed, only to find that your quilt no longer fits in your quilt cover. Use a liquid detergent, and avoid using bleach to keep your sheets soft.
Drying and ironing
Flannelette is a durable fabric but will keep its benefits for much longer if washed and dried properly. Make sure you get your sheets out of the washing machine straight away (to avoid that musty smell) and hang them on a line in the shade. If you’ve left your washing too late then you can pop them in the dryer at the coolest setting. Get a smooth finish by ironing your sheets on the reverse with a warm iron.
Quick care guide:
- Wash prior to using.
- Cold hand or machine wash (30°), inside out on a gentle cycle using liquid detergent.
- Line dry in the shade, or tumble dry on low only.
- Press with a warm iron, inside out.
- Wash whites, colours and prints separately.
- Do not rub, soak or wring.
- Do not bleach or dry clean.
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