Cotton and wool are materials used to spin flannel, a soft, warm fabric that makes wonderful sheets. While the selling season for flannel sheets is in the fall and winter, since most people think of them as cold-weather bedding, there is enough variety in brands and styles that they can be used year-round. Lighter flannel can be comfortable even in summertime. It is wise to purchase in spring or clearance sales to get the most value for the dollar. A reliable specialty store, such as Flannel Sheets World, will be able to offer better prices on average compared to a local department store.
Flannel sheets are not the cheapest of bedding, and organic flannel is, quite frankly, expensive. This is because of the requirements in producing the material to an organic standard guarantees that there will be a smaller amount of raw materials and final product available. Regarding price, the size of the bedding matters also. Many new parents who can not or will not purchase organic flannel for their own large bed have opted to ensure their children sleep on organic flannel crib sheets or bedsheets, which are less expensive due to their small size, and generally considered more hypoallergenic. Accessories are also available such as pillowcases and runners.
Organic flannel is made, to varying degrees, without the use of pesticides or herbicides. If you are in the market for organic flannel either as an environmentally conscious decision or as a result of needing to avoid potential chemicals, it is worth spending some time investigating the company behind the products. Some of them may use child labor or have more lax restrictions on chemicals that you would desire, in which case the organic label would be less than honest marketing. However, most companies producing organic fabrics strive to be transparent on those issues, and are safe to purchase from.