What is the difference in fleece & flannel?
Fleece is a man-made fiber that is 100% synthetic. It is made from recycled plastics such as plastic water bottles, giving it an eco-friendly edge. Fleece has a pile surface on both sides enabling the material to hold in more warmth providing excellent insulation. It is soft, warm, comfortable, breathable, and moisture-resistant plus light-weight making it perfect for outerwear. Fleece doesn’t wear out and is affordable. It is one of the top materials used in the fashion industry. Fleece is used for coats, sweatshirts, gloves, scarves, loungewear, hats, earmuffs, and in the lining of leggings. Found in fleece-lined boots, and blankets!
Flannel is generally made from natural cotton or wool fiber, woven with a thickness that gives it extra warmth. Flannel fabric is soft with a brushed or unbrushed texture. Is lightweight, breathable, and comfortable to wear and highly-absorbent. It stays warm when the temperature is cold or cool. Flannel is often used in shirts, sweaters, cardigans, and other cold-weather layering garments, accessories such as bags, purses, and belts, plus bedsheets. Flannel can stretch out after frequent washing.
Fleece – Can be made from cotton.
Flannel – Can be made from polyester.
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What colors/styles/types of fabrics are OK to wear with a denim jacket?
Today women wear denim jackets with all colors, styles, and fabrics of clothes. There was a time that denim jackets were worn only with casual clothing. With “breaking all the rules” fashion, denim jackets are being paired with dresses (whether short or long) and separates (skirts, pants, jeans & shorts). Denim jackets rock outfits in leather, silk, lace, wool, cotton and/or synthetics. It turns out that all these fabrics look fabulous with denim. Fashionistas wear denim jackets with all types of prints such as leopard prints, stripes, plaids, florals and/or polka dots. Cover up a formal dress or outfit with a denim jacket for an edgy look.
What can you wear with a motocycle jacket?
The “moto”, motorcycle or biker jacket can be worn with everything; jeans, skirts, and dresses. If you want an “edgy” look you can wear one with an evening gown. Today the biker jacket is becoming a classic article of clothing and designers are offering it in a variety of fabrics and prices. The first biker jackets were worn by motorcyclists and were designed to be functional The original motorcycle jackets had cropped waists, exposed zippers, buckled belts, chrome snaps, and were made with black leather.