Flanelette sheets, do they still take ages to dry?

They do take a while but they are worth the wait ?

We use them every year. 2 sets per bed, one in one off drying. Worth every penny and keep you nice and warm. We all use them in the family. Mine are from John Lewis.

We use flannel sheets, Oct thru March, usually. A bottom sheet, a top sheet, a cover-less duvet, another top sheet or sometimes a wool blanket (depends how cold it is outside), then the bedspread.

His Mum did it that way, works well. She dried inside on hangers in the air closet. I use the tumble dryer, fluffy and soft.

I have just acquired fleece bedding! - quilt cover, fitted sheet, pillow cases - they are an absolute joy!! And they machine wash and then dry in a flash on a rack. They are like a big hug!

We have a fitted bottom sheet, pillowcases and a top sheet, all flannellette, topped by a winter tog duvet then a bedspread. And if that is still not enough we have more throws and bedspreads. At night in bed, our heating is off, so it’s economical to do this.

I believe my MIL called her sheets Winceyette Flannelette. We just call the 100% cotton, brushed fabric - flannel. Very cozy.

Nowadays I see them called brushed cotton. Don’t hear flannellette nowadays.

Brushed cotton comes in different weights, I do recommend the Belldorm at 180g.

You might like these too, they offer a heavier weight.

linencupboard.co.uk/pages/flannelette-sheets

I used to love flannelette sheets, didn’t know they were still made. I couldn't sleep in fleece but might get some flannelette. Quite excited at the thought, as for drying wait for a good drying day, I don’t use tumble dryers and always manage to get things dry, finishing of the airing on a clothes overnight in the living room.

I too have flannelette sheets but last winter I thought ohh blow it and purchased what I call teddy bear sheets. Ohhhh my life, unbelievably luxuriously snug, so snug I can't wait to get into bed and sooooo snug that I don't want to get out hahaha.

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I remember lots of fluff on the carpet when I had vinaigrette sheets years ago. Are the new type better? Can you recommend a brand/store please I hate getting on a cold bed.

I hang them out if weather is sunny they dry fine. If it's not fair weather I put them on landing bannister they dry no problem.

Serendipity22

I too have flannelette sheets but last winter I thought ohh blow it and purchased what I call teddy bear sheets. Ohhhh my life, unbelievably luxuriously snug, so snug I can't wait to get into bed and sooooo snug that I don't want to get out hahaha.

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Best invention ever. No cold sheets when you get in and the duvet cover snuggles round you so well. I have to replace the bottom sheets more often as they eventually go flat but still warm. Usually I buy replacements in the spring clearance sales.

Could I please ask where you bought your teddy bear sheets?

teabagwoman

I’m considering getting flanelette sheets. I remember them being cosy but I also remember my Mum complaining about how long they took to dry. Do modern ones still take as long?

Yes they are most cosy, in Winter only though.
I dry them flat over an airer then tumble dry to finish off.

Dunelm sell them I think, the teddy sheets.
I bought pillowcases a few Winters ago, lovely.

Oh I used to love. these as a child.

And yes, I remember my mum saying they took ages to dry

Weirdly I now insist on Egyptian cotton which is cold to the touch. I can't cope with any other bedding

BigBertha1

I remember lots of fluff on the carpet when I had vinaigrette sheets years ago. Are the new type better? Can you recommend a brand/store please I hate getting on a cold bed.

Is the bed not a bit damp and smelly? ?

Razzmatazz, I have teddy bedding from Dunelm, Matalan, ASDA and Sainsburys. All good. I ordered some from Amazon, but they were rubbish so I sent them back.
Don’t believe any that say, “can be tumbled”.

grannydarkhair

BigBertha1

I remember lots of fluff on the carpet when I had vinaigrette sheets years ago. Are the new type better? Can you recommend a brand/store please I hate getting on a cold bed.

Is the bed not a bit damp and smelly? ?

Quote BigBertha1 Tue 25-Oct-22 22:22:54
I remember lots of fluff on the carpet when I had vinaigrette sheets years ago

I’m wondering too - autocorrect has a lot to answer for ! .

Luckygirl3

I have just acquired fleece bedding! - quilt cover, fitted sheet, pillow cases - they are an absolute joy!! And they machine wash and then dry in a flash on a rack. They are like a big hug!

Lucky I bought these last winter they are fabulous aren't they ? I had to buy 2 sets as I didn't want to be without when one set was washed & drying I wouldn't be without them its like snuggling into a big teddy bear isn't it ?

Thank you for the teddy bedding tip, it seems many of you are enjoying them, I'll get a set and give them a try. I was put off by them being polyester.