Flannel is a soft, warm fabric. It is made from wool and from blends that consist of wool and cotton or rayon. Manufacturers can brush flannel to give it a napped (raised) surface. Some kinds of flannel are produced in the twill weave—that is, they have a pattern of raised, diagonal lines woven into them. Other flannels have a flat texture made by using a plain weave. Flannel can be used in shirts, suits, and coats. A soft fabric called flannelette resembles flannel and is often confused with it. Flannelette is normally made entirely from cotton. In the United Kingdom, a washcloth is referred to as a flannel.
