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Tomconroy

(7,611 posts) Tue Oct 5, 2021, 08:53 AM Oct 2021

Best Flannel Sheets [View all]

Last edited Tue Oct 5, 2021, 09:26 AM - Edit history (1)

Everyone in New England knows the luxury of flannel sheets in the winter. So warm and soft you never want to get out of bed.
The NY Times rated 14 sets recently. Their ratings seem to factor in value and comfort. Their top three (price is for a queen set):
1. LL Bean (no surprise) Ultrasoft Comfort. Luxury Portuguese flannel. $120
2. Target Threshold. Incredible bargain. Offered in many changing patterns. In short supply now. They get restocked throughout the winter $30.
3. LL Bean Premium Supima: Even thicker and softer than 1. Perhaps lower rated because of the much higher price $200.
Apparently they have been doing these ratings for years. Durability is taken into account.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flannel-sheets/

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Best Flannel Sheets [View all] Tomconroy Oct 2021 OP

Helpful hint: never wear flannel nightclothes when using flannel sheets. niyad Oct 2021 #1

Unless you're in Snow country, then you might need to. msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #3

I am in CO, but I do understand. niyad Oct 2021 #6

I'm in Northern California, but I still can imagine it. msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #10

Why? jmbar2 Oct 2021 #5

It is like being trapped, one cannot move freely. The flannels seem to hold together. niyad Oct 2021 #8

I get it - like velcro. jmbar2 Oct 2021 #13

Flannel on Flannel probably wraps you up. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2021 #9

I would hate that jmbar2 Oct 2021 #14

I've noticed in recent years, that flannel isn't the quality it used to be. msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #2

The review said they pill a bit more than LL Bean but were Tomconroy Oct 2021 #4

Thanks, that's helpful.. msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #11

They also said the Amazon Pinzon flannel was a close Tomconroy Oct 2021 #12

It also said most Target sets are 100 percent cotton but a few are Tomconroy Oct 2021 #16

In the case of my mattress size, I have come to prefer some shrinkage.. msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #17

Flannel sheets and a 3" foam rubber pad along with an electric blanket OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2021 #7

Thanks - just ordered some!! Ready for a cozy winter! walkingman Oct 2021 #15