Women's Printed Flannel Robes

Before we can learn about Women's Printed Flannel Robes, we must understand the meaning of "flannel". Flannel is a soft woven fabric that can be produced in a wide variety of fineness. Flannel was originally made from carded wool or worsted yarn, but is now often made from either wool, cotton, or synthetic fiber. Flannel may be brushed to create extra softness or remain un-brushed. Although brushing can add to the softness, it is important for manufacturers to keep in mind that over brushing can weaken the fibers.

Brushing is a mechanical process wherein a fine metal brush rubs the fabric to raise fine fibers from the loosely spun yarns to form a nap on one side or both sides.

Flannel is commonly used to make plaid (tartan) clothing. Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. However, flannel does not have to be a plaid pattern. The association between flannel and plaid has led to the incorrect use of flannel as a synonym for plaid. Flannel can be solid color, stripes, etc.

You can learn more about plaid from our plaid shirts page.

Now, let's learn more about Women's Printed Flannel Robes.

Similar to many other fabrics, flannel can be printed. Textile printing is the process of applying color to fabric in definite patterns or designs. In properly printed fabrics the color is bonded with the fiber, so as to resist washing and friction.

Printing on flannel is actually rather challenging. Part of the process of making flannel soft to the hand is the brushing. The brushing of fabric can effect print quality. Learn more about fabric and garment printing in our textile printing manufacturing section.

A printed flannel robe is a robe made from printed flannel fabric.

A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. Unlike garments described as capes or cloaks, robes usually have sleeves. Ladies bathrobes can be produced from various fabrics. Flannel is one of the popular options. A bathrobe, dressing gown or morning gown is a robe, a loose-fitting outer garment, which may be worn by men or women. A dressing gown may be worn over nightwear or other clothing, or with nothing underneath. Dressing gowns are typically worn around the house and bathrobes may sometimes be worn after shower (bath) or around a pool.

A women's flannel robe may be worn for warmth, as a convenient covering over nightwear when not being in bed. When choosing a flannel robe, one with plaid patterns is often a popular choice. Plaids come in a wide variety of color and pattern options.

Learn more about robes.