Flannel Shirt
Our cotton flannel goes with you in winter - but not only! Fine and soft, in a casual chic, in workwear or in a formal look: the flannel shirt is much more versatile than you might have thought!
Flannel shirts - European manufacturing
Discover our different shirt fabrics, crafted in Europe by the most prestigious fabric houses.
The origins of flannel
The flannel shirt has its origins in the late 17th century in Wales. The word flannel, gwalen in Welsh, actually means wool. Historically made from thick carded wool, it was used to protect workers from the cold and rainy climate of the British Isles. These shirts are now most often made from cotton flannel, which is finer, but retains a pleasant warmth.
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A robust fabric from the cold…
Our flannel comes from an Italian house specialising in the manufacture of high-quality fabrics. To produce it, the cotton is first combed to retain only the finest and longest fibres. After spinning and weaving, the cotton is then brushed and compressed to achieve that famous soft and warm texture.
The cotton is therefore transformed and gains many qualities, such as thermal insulation. The brushed fabric is naturally warm and you feel it as soon as you put your shirt on. It also holds up better against rain than a cotton poplin shirt.
The shirt's manufacture, also European, is carried out by a workshop renowned for the quality of its shirt-making. This is to offer you, as always, beautiful finishing touches such as mother-of-pearl buttons sewn in a cross pattern or the reinforcement bar tacks at the bottom of the shirt.
A versatile shirt to wear all year round
At The Nines, the flannel shirt is available in several collar styles and colours. For a classic look, opt for the grey French collar shirt, to be worn in a casual style or elegantly with a navy blue suit to create contrast between materials.
For lovers of the band collar, discover the grey shirt with a subtle and elegant houndstooth pattern. If you prefer white, take a look at our white combed cotton shirt with its small band collar. Its twill weave and 'peach skin' effect fabric are indeed reminiscent of flannel, and its lower collar gives it an original touch.
The band collar is also available in flannel in a sky blue colour. This relaxed shirt is ideal for layering*, worn open over a white t-shirt, or in winter in a workwear outfit with an overshirt, for an adventurous look. For the more daring, this shirt or the Mao collar shirt can be paired with a blazer or a suit, to break formal dress codes while remaining elegant.
You will therefore have understood that the flannel shirt is a hybrid shirt and is no longer confined to workwear looks or trips to chop wood. If you still have doubts, we go over the common misconceptions about flannel on our blog.
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Other categories: wrinkle-free shirt, cotton gauze, oxford shirt, poplin shirt, flannel shirt, twill shirt, cotton gauze shirt, linen shirt.
A question about our collections?
This iconic workwear garment is distinguished by several characteristics:
-Soft, brushed fabric in wool or cotton;
-Traditional plaid patterns or solid version;
-Distinctive soft and fuzzy texture;
-Workwear and lumberjack heritage;
-Now a casual fashion staple.
To create a relaxed but well-put-together style, here are the winning combinations:
-Wear open over a basic t-shirt;
-Pair with jeans or chinos;
-Roll up sleeves for a more casual feel;
-Tucked-in option for a neater look;
-Favor classic colors (red, blue, green).
The secret of its warmth lies in its unique design:
-Brushed texture creating insulating air pockets;
-Wool version for maximum warmth;
-Cotton version for moderate warmth;
-Ideal for layering; Perfect for mid-seasons and winter.
Although both are shirts, their characteristics differ significantly:
-Brushed surface vs smooth surface;
-Greater thickness for flannel;
-Characteristic fuzzy texture;
-Specific brushing process;
-Different thermal properties.
Its use varies according to temperatures and times of the year:
-Ideal for autumn and winter;
-Suitable for cool spring evenings;
-Too warm for summer;
-Perfect for transitional seasons;
-Best performance in cool weather.