I happened to cross in front of a sale in the ladies’ section when the first time I met my flannel jeans. Its soft texture and fashionable color robbed my heart the first day. However, just like boys, what we buy is only perfect during the first days. As soon as I knew the things I didn’t understand flannels, I regret I didn’t allow myself really to enjoy them when I have them.
Flannel jeans should be washed meticulously like it is a baby you cannot afford to drop. Here are the things you should know by now about these precious garments:
Warm, not hot! Flannel needs warm hug not a washing machine of boiling water when you are washing them. The fabric has the tendency to fade its color, wear off or fall apart when soaked other than warm water.
There are SUPERMAN flannels. Like human beings, flannels may vary in strength, heat tolerance or quality depending on how it is manufactured. Reading the labels will save you from tiring work and resentful mistakes.
Same feathers, same birds. Wash flannels with like colors. You wouldn’t want to be separated from you clique, and so your clothes.
They fall off. After washing, flannels will tend to leave some remnants or lint trapped around your washing machine walls. Be sure to wash them before loading them with your laundry again.
Nothing last forever. Yes, as delicate as they are, flannels are like flowers. No matter how high the quality or how strong the fabric may be, compare to other fabrics, flannels is one of the fastest to wear off. Be sure to consume what you have paid for before you let them go.
Our closet is full of wonder and every treasure we hide in it has its own secret to be uncovered. To use the product up to the limit of its worth, have a quick time knowing them and avoid things that can ruin their charm. You will never know how important they are until they are gone. Make the best of them when you still have the time.