Definition

Noun: A soft, lightweight, napped cotton fabric that imitates the texture and appearance of flannel. It is typically used for making sleepwear, bedding, and casual clothing.

Usage

Flannelette is a specific type of fabric. It is used as a material noun. * The pajamas were made from warm, brushed flannelette. * She prefers flannelette sheets in the winter because they are cozy.

Examples

• The baby's blanket was soft flannelette.
• This shirt is 100% cotton flannelette.
• They sell flannelette by the meter at the fabric store.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: Flannelette is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe items made from the fabric.
  • He wore flannelette pajamas.
  • We bought new flannelette sheets.

Variants and Related Words

• Flannel (noun): The original, often woolen or worsted, fabric that flannelette imitates. Flannel can also be made from cotton, but traditionally it is heavier than flannelette.
• Brushed cotton (noun): A general term for cotton fabric that has been brushed to create a soft nap, similar to flannelette.

Synonyms

• Brushed cotton
• Nap fabric (general term)

Notes on Meaning

The core meaning of "flannelette" is always related to the imitation fabric. It does not refer to a pattern, a color, or a specific garment style, but specifically to the napped cotton material itself.

Noun

1. a cotton fabric imitating flannel