Poplin, twill, and flannel: the wovens of our pajamas
At El Búho Nocturno we are known for manufacturing men's garments with the best quality-price ratio. Seeking to optimize the balance between cost and quality, a factor of great importance – if not the most – is the quality and type of woven. Particularly, and in relation to our flagship product, the traditional classic men's woven pajama, the quality of the woven turns out to be a key factor.
In the manufacturing and tailoring process, we take care of every detail. The wovens used are selected with your utmost comfort in mind, our customers. The fabrics we use in our products are mainly poplin, flannel twill, and flannel. In this note, we will present the main characteristics so you can make the choice of your pajamas with full knowledge.
The poplin is a thin fabric whose French origin dates back to the 15th century when, in Avignon, it was mainly used for liturgical garments. The pope wore this woven and from here comes its name. Poplin can be made from different raw materials: natural (vegetable or animal fibers), artificial (vegetable cellulose that imitates cotton or silk), and synthetic (originating from petroleum). At El Búho Nocturno we manufacture two lines of pajamas in poplin woven: 100% cotton - for greater comfort and sensitive skin - and another, a bit more economical, as it uses a combination of 60% cotton and 40% polyester. Both are soft, durable, and stiff options that facilitate ironing and reduce wrinkles.
The flannel twill is a woven with a diagonal arrangement that emerged around the 18th century and was traditionally made of cotton and wool, which made its thickness characterize it as the suitable woven for autumn and winter. Our flannel twill is 100% cotton and has this diagonal weave. With a natural finish, well-fixed colors, and a special drape.
Finally, we offer a line of men's pajamas and pajama pants made with woven flannel. This woven originated and became popular in the 17th century in Wales, and is established, par excellence, as the fabric for winter due to its thickness and surface nap that retain heat and provide softness to the touch. This fabric undergoes a mechanical brushing process in which a fine metal brushes the woven to create fine fibers. This brushing can be done on only one side or on both. The latter, which resembles the skin of a peach, is called “Double-Peach” and is the one we use at El Búho Nocturno.
We hope this note has been useful to you. We invite you to visit our online store to choose the pajamas that best suit your tastes and needs.
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