Flannelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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flannelling

 

[ flรฆnษ™lษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fabric usage

Flannelling refers to the process of making a fabric into a softer, warmer material by raising its fibers. It is commonly applied to wool or cotton fabrics to enhance their warmth and texture. This technique is widely used in producing garments like shirts, pajamas, and beddings. The flannel fabric is particularly popular in colder climates due to its insulating properties.

Synonyms

fuzzing, napping, raising

Examples of usage

  • I bought a flannel shirt for winter.
  • She prefers flannelling for her pajamas.
  • The flannel sheets kept me warm all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "flannelling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flanela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅˆเคจเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flanell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ flanel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปะฐะฝะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flanela

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒณใƒใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flanel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flanela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flanel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ž€๋„ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงู†ูŠู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flanel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ flanel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•ๅ…ฐ็ป’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ flanel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flanel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปะฐะฝะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flanel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flanela

Etymology

The term 'flannelling' originates from the word 'flannel', which itself comes from the Welsh word 'gwlanen', meaning 'wool'. The usage of the term dates back to the early 17th century when flannel was first made in Wales. Originally, flannel was a handmade cloth made from carded wool, and it was valued for its warmth and softness. Over time, the technique of flannelling was adapted for various types of fabrics, including cotton, to cater to evolving fashion and comfort needs. Today, flannelling applies broadly in textile manufacturing, enhancing the comfort and utility of various clothing and household items.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,595, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.