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Flanelette sheets, do they still take ages to dry?

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teabagwoman Tue 25-Oct-22 18:24:43

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?

Norah Wed 26-Oct-22 14:34:00

We have a set of the teddy bear sheets. Flannel suit us much better as my husband becomes too warm and semi sweaty. The flannel sheets absorb and the fleece sheets cause him to chill in his sweatiness (is that a word?).

I'm not sure about "vinaigrette" in this context grin

sharon103 Wed 26-Oct-22 14:46:24

I remember when we lived at home we all had those candy stripe flannelette sheets. I'm sure mum bought us some when we got married. Anyone remember them?

Prentice Wed 26-Oct-22 16:32:39

Yes I do Sharon and indeed I had some pink and white ones and also some multi colour ones.They were no doubt considered trendy at the time.

Forsythia Wed 26-Oct-22 16:37:45

Yes I remember those too and my aunts bought us several sets as wedding presents.

teabagwoman Wed 26-Oct-22 18:04:31

Thank you all for your comments. I shall be ordering a set of brushed cotton to see how I get on.

maddyone Wed 26-Oct-22 18:13:53

Yes, they take ages to dry, and they shrink if you put them in the tumble drier. But they are very soft and cosy.

Razzamatazz Wed 26-Oct-22 18:21:37

Sainsbury's have their 'teddy' range in the sale, I've just bought a duvet cover and it is furry on the front, plain polyester on the back. Think I'll try it with a flat sheet tonight if I've got the energy!

karmalady Wed 26-Oct-22 18:35:47

I have 2 sets of good flannel bedding from the linen cupboard. Two are needed as drying naturally is difficult in winter. I like them very much, very comfy during the night

I have 2 sets of northern nights flannel from years ago. Patterned from qvc. They are thinner and I know they will bobble in time as I have had northern nights in the past.

I had fleece bedding once and took them to the charity shop pdq. Lovely to get into but got hotter and hotter in the night, no temperature regulation. Waste of money for me but I never felt guilty because I passed them on

HowVeryDareYou Wed 26-Oct-22 18:51:24

I bought some fleece (teddy) sheets for my grandchildren. From Asda, £12 each, available in a few colours - I bought 2 pink, 2 grey

Serendipity22 Wed 26-Oct-22 20:14:42

☆☆☆☆ TEDDY BEAR BEDDING ALLLLL THE WAY ☆☆☆☆.

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BigBertha1 Wed 26-Oct-22 22:35:16

So where can you buy them that don't leave lots of fluff behind please?
Hands up everyone who hasn't had trouble with the auto correct.

Callistemon21 Wed 26-Oct-22 23:11:58

sharon103

I remember when we lived at home we all had those candy stripe flannelette sheets. I'm sure mum bought us some when we got married. Anyone remember them?

Yes, they are stored in the garage, used to cover furniture if we decorate.
Perhaps I should see if they've got paint on them!

Callistemon21 Wed 26-Oct-22 23:12:55

BigBertha1

So where can you buy them that don't leave lots of fluff behind please?
Hands up everyone who hasn't had trouble with the auto correct.

I'm not putting my hand up.

It was funny, BigBertha ??? thank you!

MissAdventure Wed 26-Oct-22 23:16:24

Ah, my daughter used to get all excited if she had flanelette sheets put on. smile

Serendipity22 Thu 27-Oct-22 09:35:06

BigBertha1

So where can you buy them that don't leave lots of fluff behind please?
Hands up everyone who hasn't had trouble with the auto correct.

Hi BigBertha

You can buy them Asda, Sainsburys, Dunelm .... I got mine online.

No trouble whatsoever with them.... and get this they dont need ironing !!!! whoaaaa yes you read correctly.... ironing not needed hahahaha and I haven't experienced any fluff.

They are absolutely lush and fabulously snug.

Regarding auto correct...... swift answer YES ....

smilesmilesmile

BigBertha1 Thu 27-Oct-22 12:12:13

Thank you for the info. I would have to iron them, well DH would - my OCD won't let me sleep in unironed sheets and they have to have hospital corners