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Microfleece sheets or flannel?

petepetey — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:22:45 GMT

I was swayed by a presentation last week and bought microfleece sheet set. Now

that I have them they seem thick. I have not opened the package so I can return them.

Which is better flannel or microfleece?

Flannel lasts about a season and then they pill and aren't so soft. That is what I am used to though.

Are microfleece too warm, too soft, downside?

Re: Microfleece sheets or flannel?

faeriemoon — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:31:29 GMT

I'm not a fan of, nor do I own either. The thing that would concern me is the static electricity associated with the microfleece. I don't know if that's even an issue, but it would definitely affect my decision if it were.

Just a thought to consider.

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cookie16 — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:37:25 GMT

I too got caught up in the presentation of the fleece sheets but will be returning them. I ordered the queen size blanket and did not like it. It was two blankets attached and way too heavy for me. In addition, living in a colder climate with the heat running throughout the winter and carpeting on most of my flooring, static electricity is a problem for me. I get zapped just turning on a lamp at times. I need softener added to my laundry to help control this and you shouldn't use it on the fleece. For those that like them, great, but not for me.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:41:17 GMT

I 'm a fleece sheets convert. They are so warm and soft, better than flannel. My bedroom is pretty cool, and with the fleece there is no warm up period.Give them a try.

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brandiwine — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:47:37 GMT

Flannel. I really love the Cuddle Duds brand. I get them at K...s. Use my % off coupons when they are on sale. Order online with store pickup. No shipping costs.

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Jannyg — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:22:50 GMT

I really prefer the microfleece. I have sets that are a couple of years old and they stay soft. I bought the tsv. Always like to have an extra set.

Re: Microfleece sheets or flannel?

Snowpuppy — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:24:14 GMT

I'm all for good quality flannel. You get what you pay for.

Because I'm in the cold, cold North flannel is on the bed a good 7-8 months of the year. I have a set of Land's End 6oz flannel and it's much softer than their 5oz. I stalked the sales and waited for clearance.

This week I bought WS flannel sheets in tartan plaid for the holidays. Made in Portugal, great quality and soft. I got the king set on sale for $149.

Microfleece is just cheapin' around.

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goldensrbest — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:26:26 GMT

Flannel,because they are natural material the microfleece just is too hot ,because your body sweats.

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Skididdy — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:36:33 GMT

I do not own either. No matter how much they fluff of the sale, Fleece is fleece, polar ect. I am always hot when I sleep. 100% cotton all yr, I never change.

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alliswell — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:41:07 GMT

I like both! But when temperatures dip down into the 30's and below, for me, fleece is the the warmest.

Casa Zeta-Jones presented flannel sheets made in Portugal yesterday evening that I'm going to purchase. Lands End flannel sheets are also made in Portugal but I love the magenta and rose colors in Catherine Zeta-Jones' line.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:41:42 GMT

Flannel is way better then the microfiber. Only cheap flannel sheets pill.

Buy some flannel sheets from LL Bean or Lands End made in Portugal. They are nice soft comfy sheets with no piling. They last for years not one season.

I just put mine on the bed last night.

Run your flannel sheets thru a wash with vinegar first to set color & prevent piling. Use a natural laundry detergent or at least use less of a regular detergent.

Re: Microfleece sheets or flannel?

fthunt — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:14:32 GMT

For poster Cookie - - for your problem of static and charged electrical shocks when you tough lamps, etc......you desperately need a HUMIDIFIER - perhaps two if you have 2 level home. At the beginning of colder temps - start the humidifier on low and increase output as the days/nights get colder and air gets dryer. Different sheets aren't the answer.

Re: Microfleece sheets or flannel?

Kachina624 — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:32:01 GMT

@petepetey. You haven't opened them but they seem too heavy? How in the world can you tell how heavy they are? I much prefer the cozy softness of the microfiber and if you take them out of the package, youll find they're not heavy at all.

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Krimpette — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:09:18 GMT

@alliswell. I liked the colors also, but have you read some of the reviews?

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fthunt — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:05:48 GMT

Sorry for goof.......touch - - and drier

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3suwm5 — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:20:04 GMT

@petepetey We've done flannel forever, but I've not been abel to find good ones. I did purchase the microfleece TSV last week. They've been washed and folded, but haven't put them on the bed yet.

They are indeed thick, laying on the shelf in the closet, they are double the height folded of all my flannel sheets. They will go on the bed early next week, I hope I won't be sorry.

My DH's complaint has been the softness of other sheets, at this point they are plenty soft. In terms of too hot, we have a heated mattress pad that we can turn down - hope that solves any problems there.

The pilling is a big issue for me. I do hope these will never do that.

All I can say for now is, I'm crossing my fingers they are a success at our house.

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NickNack — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:30:54 GMT

I just bought Land's End flannel sheets and love them. I'm only using the top sheet right now, but may put the fitted sheet on, too, when it's consistently cold at night. It feels so nice and soft. I just love it. I wouldn't buy a cheap set though, because they probably wouldn't last very long. I've had flannel sheets that lasted until I just got tired of them and donated them still in good condition.

I like cotton sheets. I have no interested in microfleece sheets because they're polyester and would be too hot.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:39:42 GMT

Flannel for me. We didn’t care for the micro fleece sheets at all. Used them a few times last year after I bought them and donated them to Goodwill.

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GraceCO — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:28:00 GMT

I have both flannel and fleece sheets. I like the flannel, but the fleece is way too hot, even on a cold night. My husband hates them. Unfortunately, I couldn't return them to QVC in time, so I had to donate them.

Re: Microfleece sheets or flannel?

goldensrbest — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:28:38 GMT

You want cotton flannel ,made in germany ,or portugal , not bamboo flannel ,or rayon.