Why you'll love them: Oh so soft and warm, the Pinzon 190-Gram Cotton Flannel Pillowcases are thick, luxurious, and do well in the washing machine.
In 2009, Amazon launched Pinzon, a private label that sells towels, sheet sets, furniture, and kitchen gadgets, among other products. These 190-gram cotton velvet flannel pillowcases have been a best-seller since then.
Made in Portugal, the cases have a double-napped finish on both sides. Napping is a process that is used to obtain a deep, hairy surface. Double napping means that both surfaces have been napped in opposite directions, which produces greater warmth and greater firmness than the single napping process.
Flannel is a brushed-cotton fabric that is measured not by thread count, but by the number of ounces it takes to make up a square yard. These sheets weigh in at 190 grams, which makes them both durable and soft.
The pillowcases, which are sold in a set of two, come in the standard size of 20 x 31 inches, or King-sized, which are 20 x 41 inches. The sets are available in more than ten colors and patterns, including aubergine, chamois, and floral amethyst.
Across the web, professional reviewers give high marks to the Pinzon flannel sheets and pillowcases. The Spruce named the Pinzon sheets the best flannel sheets to buy in 2017. Thoroughly Reviewed and the Wirecutter also ranked the Pinzon flannel sheets and pillowcases highly.
There are more than 980 customer reviews on Amazon, with an impressive average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Verified purchasers rave about the durability, warmth, softness, and great value of these pillowcases.
"Just put these on the bed and crawled into heaven. The fabric is thick and soft, the aubergine color is deep and rich. They are well made," wrote HollyBLe on October 7, 2016.
"Purchased these flannel pillowcases for the cold winter months in New Jersey ... the pillow cases are soft, comfortable and look very nice on our bed. They are well constructed and will last a long time," wrote Al, a verified buyer, on January 29, 2017.
If you're looking for a high-quality, long-lasting, and ethically-produced set of flannel pillowcases, look no futher than the Boll & Branch Flannel Pillowcase Set. The company is part of a group of ethically-produced disruptor brands in the bedding space, and their products have received rave reviews since it became a viral marketing success in 2016.
The brand is particularly known for ensuring the cotton growers they source from, earn a living wage and work exclusively with fair-trade-certified factories. Boll & Branch's flannel pillowcases come in a variety of colors and patterns and are made from fair-trade, long-staple cotton for more durable and luxurious fabric. However, higher quality also means a higher price.
Pros: Soft, durable, warm, double-napped finish, affordable, do well in the washing machine
Cons: Some users complain that the pillowcases pill badly and attract hair and lint
Buy a set of two standard Pinzon Signature 190-Gram Cotton Heavyweight Flannel Pillowcases on Amazon for $15.99
Buy the Flannel Pillowcase Set (of two) from Boll & Branch for $55-$65