The actual key to cheap, high-quality flannel is sourcing all the materials necessary (thread, fabric, buttons ect.) then making it yourself with a custom pattern. It's not that hard. "People who buy things are suckers." - Ron Swanson.
I love winter, and I’m a flannel shirt junkie. My favorites are all wool, but there is a place for cotton and synthetic blends. Fjallraven, Woolrich, Duluth Trading and Legendary Whitetails are my favorite brands.
Here in northern California a flannel is usually cotton. Same shirt in wool we always called a "Pendelton." I wear the same cotton flannels to work and in the outdoors. Also useful as a light "jacket" overshirt. I love 'em!
I just got a bunch of flannel and denim shirts from my deceased grandfather, and there's a lot of vintage labels like Sears Roebuck it's pretty cool and smells like old people 😎
Dixxon flannels seem to handle all my needs, thick enough to wear on my bike in the fall, thin enough to wear under a heavy coat in our horrible CNY winters
Based on your comment i bought a vermont flannel. Thank you so much! I have 5 now. American made. They are quality. Thick, soft and great fit. Never would have discovered them were it not for this video
Lol who the fuck is wearing $150 flannels? My winter jacket is almost half that and it’ll probably last me 15yrs. I’d burn through that $159 flannel in a season.
@@Spoons7414 Hey, a lot of people are. Pendletons were big in the 60's with surfers, then college students, then in the 90's it was big with cholos. Used to be worn by lumberjacks too. I have one my grandpa was wearing in the 70's. Doubt he wore it to work as a pipe coverer but still, that's a lot of life for a shirt. Find em on ebay for around 50 used - worth it imo.
My Iron Heart flannel workshirt is my most worn piece of clothing. So comfortable and the arm lengths are perfect because it doesn't ride up on my arms. Love it.
I’m amazed time and time again by these videos. I’m from Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, and it gets cold down here and flannels are amazing for the the fall in winter!
I work at a secondhand store and when something has some stains and tears we recycle it. So The Pendleton I have was 10¢. It's a size too big but it's still great to wear
Throwing in another really great, affordable flannel: Muji. I'm not sure how widespread this store is in western countries (if at all), but this is basically a Japanese clothing store that's a higher end version of Uniqlo plus home goods. I got one of their flannels recently that's ridiculously thick, plush cotton that fits my frame (wide shoulders, broad chest) better than any other off-the-rack flannel I've tried. I'm not sure about US retail, but the price was about $50 MSRP but were on sale for about $20 when I picked them up. Best shirts for your money I've ever seen.
in china muji’s price is the same as uniqlo. even sometimes muji is cheaper than uniqlo.but i think muji’s guality is better cuz many of dem r made in japan.
I purchased my first Dixxon about 5 years ago. I now own a closet full of their offerings. My oldest shirt still looks every bit as good as my newest. Top quality at a reasonable price!
Bass Pro (Red Head brand) also makes great flannel. Mine has cat's eye buttons, double stitching, generous sized pockets, is heavier than ordinary shirts, is extremely soft and is in neutral brown, tan, grey and off-white colours. I love it so much that I anticipate fall every year, just so that I can wear it. It only cost me 50 bucks.
Love my LL Bean traditional flannel shirt! I'm athletic build and the tailored fit fits well on me. Also that Portuguese flannel, which I thought was a little gimmicky, is fantastic! I also bought their Portuguese flannel sheets and sleepwear! Lol
Dixxon Flannels are awesome. Look good, feel good, affordable. Only bad thing is you have to be fast! Most flannels Will sell out in your size within minutes of release.
Northwest Heavyweight is the thickest flannel I own. Still holds up after over 10 years of use here in Portland. New favorite is from Duluth Trading. Sized large so a medium fits me like the Large Northwest. Same with my Fjallraven wool blend and my 100% wool Pendleton Board Shirt. Last on the list is my L.L. Bean cotton flannel that looks like a pajama top it is so thin compared to the others. All of them were worth the money I paid for them. I wouldn´t pay over a hundred for a flannel shirt. I got the Pendleton and Fjallraven on sale for around a hundred and they are worth it.
Excellent review. I am an unabashed flannel freak. For wool I have 3 Pendleton shirts for evening wear wool shirts. For woods-walking, I have Duluth, Eddie Bauer, Lands End, and a couple of off brands. From my sample size, like the Duluth and Eddie Bauer. The Duluth flannels are too long in the sleeves so I have moved one button over so the cuff holds the sleeves up from sliding over my wrists. It works for me.
If you're willing to get The Ironheart for $350, maybe you should look into a flannel by Luigi Borrelli. I have a couple of their flannels and they're crazy good. Borrelli shirts have handsewn collars, shoulders, plackets, and sleeve gauntlets, plus hand-set sleeves. For finishing, the buttonholes are hand-embroidered and 4mm thick mother of pearl buttons attached by hand with a chicken foot stitch. Not to mention, the fabrics they use are the best in the world: incredibly soft and supple, in beautiful, stylish colorways. Each shirt is like a piece of art, handmade for you in Napoli. I marvel at all the little stitches put in by hand half a world away: beautiful! There are advantages to the handsewn seams besides aesthetics, though, too. It is more comfortable, truly molding to the body. The seams done by hand have so much more flexibility than a machine sewn seam. They are truly stylish and comfortable shirts that I cannot recommend enough. I mean, who can beat the Neopolitans in style? The one downside is that they are not always extremely durable, but you seem to be a man who looks after his things. If you want to dip your toe in the water, get a used one off eBay!
the Italians are definitely known for the craftsmanship in delicate fabrics, but if you want something a bit more rugged - whether that's for style or functionality - then I don't know if that's your best option
Not flannel in this sense, but the LL Bean Flannel lined Hurricane shirt is the most amazing shirt I own. It's a flannel shirt inside with a good canvas water-repelling outer shell. I've used two of them for the last 3 winters and I can't imagine a better shirt. They're about $75. They're somewhere between the over shirt and regular shirt level. They're thick shirts but I wear them tucked in with an under shirt and they work well enough. I'm a very large guy though so I can fill out a thick, big shirt being tucked in without looking silly. For not-insane priced shirts you really can't do better. Yes, the $200+ flannel shirts are nicer, but you also worry about staining them. For $75 I feel good wearing the LL Bean canvas shirts for work and play.
I've had an Iron Heart ultra heavy flannel for 4 years. I wear it to work all the time and I have a pretty physically demanding job. It fits me perfectly and I definitely don't baby it and yet it still looks great. I really want another one.
Wow, another fine video - I learned a lot too. One thing to note regarding plaid designs - the difference between a woven plaid and a printed plaid. The Duluth Flannel and the Taylor Stitch Crater are woven plaid patterns. The plaid pattern is formed by different colored threads, woven into a plaid pattern. The Carhartt and Kato are plaid prints. The cloth is imprinted with a dye patterned to be a plaid, it can be anything and most patterned shirts are print patterns. It is a matter of personal preference and choice as to which you prefer. I like aspects of both printed and woven plaid flannel shirts. Keep up the good work.
A good flannel I recently discovered is called Williams Bay. Nice thick cotton flannel with quality stitching. I've only seen them at the store Ranch and Home here in Oregon. Got mine on clearance for $5. So I bought two.
Great review. I'm definitely a flannel guy. I've tried the Duluth flannel and Legendary Whitetails before, didn't like them at all. They felt cheap and didn't wear well. What I found was the best for me, was the Eddie Bauer "Eddies favorite" flannel, which comes in relaxed, classic and slim cuts. They are around $70 and have lasted me around 7 years. I've got one that is just now starting to show signs of wear. The Iron Heart looks great but I refuse to spend $300 on a shirt, that is taking away from boot money !
I would recommend the Vans Hixon. 12oz and super durable. I have had mine for six years and it is still in great condition. It is on the border of shirt and outer shirt but once it’s worn in after a wash it is very comfy. :-)
Carl Murawski same here and I kept put off buying them for a while. I finally picked one up last month, and have already gone back and bought 4 more. They do run a tad on the larger side
@@CarlMurawski I've been on the Dixxon bandwagon for a year and a half. I wear them 90% of the time including summer. They hold up absolutely great. Only issue I've got is, through my own fault, I used the dryer mainly and there is a little bit of pilling to the fabric on my oldest two. But if you hang dry them, they stay slick and clean for as long as I can tell.
I have two Kohl's-brand flannels and two Walmart-brand flannels I have been more than impressed with. I wear them for work. Living in Florida, I only need them a few months out of the year. Since they are from retail stores and are the house brand, I was surprised they have lasted me this long. I have had the Walmart ones for probably 5 years and the Kohl's ones for 3 or 4. I didn't expect them to fall apart after a few wears, but they are still looking good. The Kohl's ones are still quite soft.
What are the chances that I would click on this flannel shirt review, only to find the shirt I'm presently wearing, in the exact color, on your mannequin? Helluva shirt!
That $350 shirt had better come with a Geisha to help me on and off with it and to launder it! I’m a second hand shop guy. My best find (my wife saw them) was Nick’s boots marked $5 and $3.85 with coupon! And I do consider American made a priority, especially since products from China may not even get here.
Nothing wrong with tailoring any clothes you like. If you do give Dixxon a try as you've mentioned in some comments, they run long in the sleeves and a little wide at the bottom, so if you want a dressier look, you'll want to plan on getting it tailored. I dont tuck mine and am good with the bulky look of them, so personal preference on that.
I'm cheap and I get my flannel from Bass Pro. Makes me less sad when I get gun oil or black residue on them practicing at the skeet range, or when I get it caught on my hand saw.
I like Eddie Bauer flannel shirts The fit is always good you can always catch them on sale I would like to see you do a review on Eddie Bauer down jackets
My favorite brand of flannel is undoubtedly Lincoln Outfitters, it's mostly carried by Tractor Supply and mine is great. Of course I wear flannel everyday because I love it and my Lincoln has served me well
That was very interesting. I'm a Carhartt fan, but the first thing I do is grab a seam ripper and remove the branding. At twice the price, the Woolrich shirt will last more than twice as long I'll bet, but as you say, I wouldn't wear it for heavy work. LL Bean is probably the beast value IMO.
Growing up, I never knew there was any other kind of shirt than flannel. My grandfather wore flannel year round. My dad wore flannel damn near all year round. I think all the onesies I wore as a baby were flannel. They call that guy that has a gun channel Garand Thumb the “flannel daddy”. Hilarious! I was wearing flannel while he was jumping from one nut to the next to avoid being a bastard. 😂 I’ve got some of my dads old flannel shirts that are probably going on 40 years old and holding up great. With all the choices out there today the fact remains, they don’t make them like they used to.
Great video! I stick to Carhartt/Duluth for my flannel needs. I was hoping to find another one to try here, but I don't think so. My issue is that I am tall(6'4") and I have EXTREMELY long arms. Carhartt/Duluth Tall sizes barely cut it for sleeve length. Sucks that so fre companies offer Tall sizing, or longer sleeved in general.
Your IH flannel is the ihsh-31 which was released in 2010. It’s a Fall weight flannel with slightly different snaps than the Ultra Heavy Flannel. But you’re correct, IH flannels are the best you can buy. The UHF’s are insanely good and usually sell out right away. People might scoff at the price but they’re worth every penny. 👍
Good selection of price ranges. I've lived in my Patagonia flannels for years and they are hard to beat IMO but I might have to try the Leeward Shirt. Good job Carl!
Dixxons aren't flannels, they're work shirts that fit like dress shirts that have flannel-like patterns. No one is paying $60 for a Dixxon and then doing dirty work in them, which is what a flannel is meant for. "Working class brand" is a bunch of BS.
This has been a fun and great review I cannot pass up a Carhart flannel at least one per year ,I have a problem, and to all the dumpster divers when you’re a bigger guy and your size starts at 3X you don’t find anything at thrift stores you would actually burn $50 driving from thrift store to thrift store to find anything so why ?
you can also look into Varustaleka Flannel shirts for 100 euro/dollar! and they are super good for the quality and the price (flannel shirts are 65% recycled wool, 30% polyster and 5% other unknown fibers) there's also a simple greyish green and dark greyish woolen shirts called Särmä Wool Field Shirt (same 65% recycled wool, 30% polyster and 5% other unknown fibers) and the website also sells other really good quality woolen clothing for a very good price
Have you ever tried hickory work shirts? It's kind of like a denim material think of a railroad worker overalls it's like that. Most of the loggers I know swear by them as a work shirt they might not be as stylish as a good plaid flannel but darn near bulletproof
You uploaded this the day I bought my first flannel (a Duluth burleyweight) and I’m just now seeing it 🙄 Also I thought the wool rich was just gray until you mentioned the red. I guess I’m color blind lol
imogene & willie, railcar & duckworth make the best usa made wool flannels imo. as for cotton flannels… studio d’ artisan overdye’d flannels are killer.
Hi Carl, speaking of LL Bean, have you ever done a video review on their men’s original boots made in Maine? Just and idea for a future video. I was thinking of purchasing a pair. Keep up the great videos. Thanks.
Call me crazy, but I've been perfectly happy with the $8 George brand flannel shirts from Walmart. I've got 9 of them they're comfortable, and have held up well. The buttons aren't coming off on me or anything and overall they're worth the money and I'd say they're probably a good choice for starter flannel for casual wear. I've had 5 of them a whole year now and they're still fine. They're cheap and probably not that great compared to better stuff out there but darn good for $8.
@@ryankelly1846 It's a good value for sure. You can find a loose thread here and there sometimes but overall it's fine, and they come out with new patterns every year.
As usual, great job Carl. You nailed LL Bean, their “slim fit “ still fit me like a bedsheet. I recently bought a $200 flannel by Eat Dust (on sale, half price) and yes, you can tell the difference in the fit and quality. I’m about to drop $78 on a Gustin that is made with Japanese flannel. I’m curious to see if the quality matches up at that lower price.
I've been looking at getting an LL Bean flannel but hear they run a little huge. I'm a size small in Dixxon and small/medium in other shirts. I dont want them too long that just looks dumb. What is your suggestion?
@@toddmarten1364 my go to’s are Portuguese flannel and Brixton. True to size and good quality material. I’ve also got some good ones from J.crew, they got some nice choices on there currently.
Great flannel review. I've been getting into Iron Heart more lately, but I don't have any of there shirts. I hope to pick up one of there flannels soon. I've got one from 3sixteen and it's pretty damn sweet.
Re: tailoring a flannel shirt, fit is primarily part of function, not form. It's much easier, safer, and more enjoyable to work in clothes that fit well.
You can try vintage Five Brother flannels from eBay. Regarding the Portuguese Flannel brand, go with a XXL because they do run small. A size XXL from them = about an XL in other brands. Skip the American Giant flannel if you were considering it. I felt it pilled kind of easily which shouldn't be the case for the price.
@@CarlMurawski hey Carl, great video as always! Do you use these like you would an overshirt/shirt jacket? Or is that a whole separate video? I have a ton of technical jackets for hiking and extreme cold (Arc'teryx, Patagonia, etc.), but I am starting to get into the more bushcraft/work wear brands (I've only used Carhartt when I worked on the field). Definitely starting to show an interest in brands like Fjallraven, Filson, Woolrich, Pendleton, etc. for casual wear (especially with the inconsistent weather) but have no idea where to start in terms of overshirts and chore coats. Looking forward to more future content from you!
Man would I like to try out iron hearts flannel. Over $300 for one flannel is insane. I guess I’m glad there’s a 2 hour drive for a place that I’d be able to try one on. I’d be afraid I would try it on and say, yup I gotta have this.
Boys the key to getting good flannel cheap is thrift stores. 👌😜
Thrifting FTW!
The actual key to cheap, high-quality flannel is sourcing all the materials necessary (thread, fabric, buttons ect.) then making it yourself with a custom pattern. It's not that hard.
"People who buy things are suckers." - Ron Swanson.
@@CarlMurawski for sure! Just got 2 super nice heavyweight field and stream flannels for 2 dollars a piece
It used to be, I haven;t found anything decent in ages, I went to several today
I buy my Flanell Shirts only at the second hand shop
I love winter, and I’m a flannel shirt junkie. My favorites are all wool, but there is a place for cotton and synthetic blends. Fjallraven, Woolrich, Duluth Trading and Legendary Whitetails are my favorite brands.
One of the things I appreciate the most is that you mentioned the weight of all shirts. Some catalogs/web pages don't do that.
Here in northern California a flannel is usually cotton. Same shirt in wool we always called a "Pendelton." I wear the same cotton flannels to work and in the outdoors. Also useful as a light "jacket" overshirt. I love 'em!
I just got a bunch of flannel and denim shirts from my deceased grandfather, and there's a lot of vintage labels like Sears Roebuck it's pretty cool and smells like old people 😎
Dixxon flannels seem to handle all my needs, thick enough to wear on my bike in the fall, thin enough to wear under a heavy coat in our horrible CNY winters
Love My dixxons. Just got a couple of the Halloween releases, those damn limited editions always get me.
I need to try these!
Come drink the Dixxon kool aide with us Carl!
@@JamesNestaCirrito Me too!! I bought my first one, and LOVED it. Inside of two month, I own a dozen of them. It's an addiction.
Vermont Flannel, made in the USA, is my brand. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you sir, I will definitely be buying a couple of their flannels when I get my pay check!
Where can I find them? As a flannel fan I would love to check them out
Based on your comment i bought a vermont flannel. Thank you so much! I have 5 now. American made. They are quality. Thick, soft and great fit. Never would have discovered them were it not for this video
@@EQ9962 Great to hear you like the Vermont Flannels!!!
I've imported 4 of them and they're fantastic.
I've been purchasing most of mine second hand from etsy or ebay since I can find some older, USA made items at a great deal.
Pendleton’s are the ones to have have. (Board shirt)
Eric Vasquez Pendleton’s are wool.
I was waiting to see a pendleton comment i love them they are so warm and look amazing
I always used to wear pendletons but that wool and hot. but we iron and crease them military style
Lol who the fuck is wearing $150 flannels? My winter jacket is almost half that and it’ll probably last me 15yrs. I’d burn through that $159 flannel in a season.
@@Spoons7414 Hey, a lot of people are. Pendletons were big in the 60's with surfers, then college students, then in the 90's it was big with cholos. Used to be worn by lumberjacks too. I have one my grandpa was wearing in the 70's. Doubt he wore it to work as a pipe coverer but still, that's a lot of life for a shirt. Find em on ebay for around 50 used - worth it imo.
I love flannel but I cannot stand artificial fabrics ones. Polyester and nylon just don’t hold up, especially in a work environment.
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I really like the fabric and fit of the Dixxon out of the package.
My Iron Heart flannel workshirt is my most worn piece of clothing. So comfortable and the arm lengths are perfect because it doesn't ride up on my arms. Love it.
I’m amazed time and time again by these videos. I’m from Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, and it gets cold down here and flannels are amazing for the the fall in winter!
The brown one with the flecks would make a great wind breaker shirt jacket for us in Florida, for our winters.
I found a Pendleton 100% Virgin wool "Lumberjack" shirt for 5-7$ at a secondhand sale.
I work at a secondhand store and when something has some stains and tears we recycle it. So The Pendleton I have was 10¢. It's a size too big but it's still great to wear
Same.
Throwing in another really great, affordable flannel: Muji. I'm not sure how widespread this store is in western countries (if at all), but this is basically a Japanese clothing store that's a higher end version of Uniqlo plus home goods. I got one of their flannels recently that's ridiculously thick, plush cotton that fits my frame (wide shoulders, broad chest) better than any other off-the-rack flannel I've tried. I'm not sure about US retail, but the price was about $50 MSRP but were on sale for about $20 when I picked them up. Best shirts for your money I've ever seen.
in china muji’s price is the same as uniqlo. even sometimes muji is cheaper than uniqlo.but i think muji’s guality is better cuz many of dem r made in japan.
you have the best flannel collection ever
Hahaha thank you. I’ve added a couple shirts that filled it out nicely. Maybe I should do an update soon...
@@CarlMurawski Yes! That would be awesome!
Ive gota a LL Bean flannel shirt and its really good, you can see the quality and the colours are awesome.
I purchased my first Dixxon about 5 years ago. I now own a closet full of their offerings. My oldest shirt still looks every bit as good as my newest. Top quality at a reasonable price!
I thought I was alone, and was kinda surprised that they weren't in the video.
Hi, just purchased my first Dixxon. There’s lots of good offerings and the microfibre glasses cloth idea is brilliant. I hope I’m not disappointed.
Bass Pro (Red Head brand) also makes great flannel. Mine has cat's eye buttons, double stitching, generous sized pockets, is heavier than ordinary shirts, is extremely soft and is in neutral brown, tan, grey and off-white colours. I love it so much that I anticipate fall every year, just so that I can wear it. It only cost me 50 bucks.
Love my LL Bean traditional flannel shirt! I'm athletic build and the tailored fit fits well on me. Also that Portuguese flannel, which I thought was a little gimmicky, is fantastic! I also bought their Portuguese flannel sheets and sleepwear! Lol
I am a large guy, and your videos help me alot..
Thanks 🙂
Dixxon Flannels are awesome. Look good, feel good, affordable. Only bad thing is you have to be fast! Most flannels Will sell out in your size within minutes of release.
Northwest Heavyweight is the thickest flannel I own. Still holds up after over 10 years of use here in Portland. New favorite is from Duluth Trading. Sized large so a medium fits me like the Large Northwest. Same with my Fjallraven wool blend and my 100% wool Pendleton Board Shirt. Last on the list is my L.L. Bean cotton flannel that looks like a pajama top it is so thin compared to the others. All of them were worth the money I paid for them. I wouldn´t pay over a hundred for a flannel shirt. I got the Pendleton and Fjallraven on sale for around a hundred and they are worth it.
Urban pipeline is underrated, cheap, well made, comfortable and stylish.
Im a big fan of that solid green flannel. I too an a big fan of this choice for the current season. Nice video.
Excellent review. I am an unabashed flannel freak. For wool I have 3 Pendleton shirts for evening wear wool shirts. For woods-walking, I have Duluth, Eddie Bauer, Lands End, and a couple of off brands. From my sample size, like the Duluth and Eddie Bauer. The Duluth flannels are too long in the sleeves so I have moved one button over so the cuff holds the sleeves up from sliding over my wrists. It works for me.
You've taught me a lot about what to look for in quality clothing. ❤the channel.
Living in NC a flannel shirt can often be a jacket in the morning with a layer underneath
I’m in Moore County NC man and yeah a good thick flannel will be all you need most days before this time of year
Eddie Bauer makes some very solid flannels as well. Catch them during one of their 50% off sales and you're good to go
I have several in different weights
If you're willing to get The Ironheart for $350, maybe you should look into a flannel by Luigi Borrelli. I have a couple of their flannels and they're crazy good. Borrelli shirts have handsewn collars, shoulders, plackets, and sleeve gauntlets, plus hand-set sleeves. For finishing, the buttonholes are hand-embroidered and 4mm thick mother of pearl buttons attached by hand with a chicken foot stitch. Not to mention, the fabrics they use are the best in the world: incredibly soft and supple, in beautiful, stylish colorways. Each shirt is like a piece of art, handmade for you in Napoli. I marvel at all the little stitches put in by hand half a world away: beautiful!
There are advantages to the handsewn seams besides aesthetics, though, too. It is more comfortable, truly molding to the body. The seams done by hand have so much more flexibility than a machine sewn seam.
They are truly stylish and comfortable shirts that I cannot recommend enough. I mean, who can beat the Neopolitans in style?
The one downside is that they are not always extremely durable, but you seem to be a man who looks after his things. If you want to dip your toe in the water, get a used one off eBay!
the Italians are definitely known for the craftsmanship in delicate fabrics, but if you want something a bit more rugged - whether that's for style or functionality - then I don't know if that's your best option
my favorite flannel shirt brand is Five Brother. Really thick material but also soft. I wear these for my job a lot and durability is amazing.
Not flannel in this sense, but the LL Bean Flannel lined Hurricane shirt is the most amazing shirt I own. It's a flannel shirt inside with a good canvas water-repelling outer shell. I've used two of them for the last 3 winters and I can't imagine a better shirt. They're about $75.
They're somewhere between the over shirt and regular shirt level. They're thick shirts but I wear them tucked in with an under shirt and they work well enough. I'm a very large guy though so I can fill out a thick, big shirt being tucked in without looking silly.
For not-insane priced shirts you really can't do better. Yes, the $200+ flannel shirts are nicer, but you also worry about staining them. For $75 I feel good wearing the LL Bean canvas shirts for work and play.
I've had an Iron Heart ultra heavy flannel for 4 years. I wear it to work all the time and I have a pretty physically demanding job. It fits me perfectly and I definitely don't baby it and yet it still looks great. I really want another one.
Wow, another fine video - I learned a lot too. One thing to note regarding plaid designs - the difference between a woven plaid and a printed plaid. The Duluth Flannel and the Taylor Stitch Crater are woven plaid patterns. The plaid pattern is formed by different colored threads, woven into a plaid pattern. The Carhartt and Kato are plaid prints. The cloth is imprinted with a dye patterned to be a plaid, it can be anything and most patterned shirts are print patterns. It is a matter of personal preference and choice as to which you prefer. I like aspects of both printed and woven plaid flannel shirts. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! I hope you’re well, and I appreciate the thoughtful response as usual.
Love that Taylor .. I'm a sucker for Vintage Five Brother.. The Super thick vintage ones. Hard to beat for a work shirt
Iron Heart are grail pieces. I notice they sell out quickly.
They seriously FLY off the shelves.
Where are the clothing made?
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@@berg4mot I only paid £291 and £215 for mine. Utter bargains 😁
@@CarlMurawski they fly off the shelves because they cost the same as an airplane ticket.
A good flannel I recently discovered is called Williams Bay. Nice thick cotton flannel with quality stitching. I've only seen them at the store Ranch and Home here in Oregon. Got mine on clearance for $5. So I bought two.
Great review. I'm definitely a flannel guy. I've tried the Duluth flannel and Legendary Whitetails before, didn't like them at all. They felt cheap and didn't wear well. What I found was the best for me, was the Eddie Bauer "Eddies favorite" flannel, which comes in relaxed, classic and slim cuts. They are around $70 and have lasted me around 7 years. I've got one that is just now starting to show signs of wear. The Iron Heart looks great but I refuse to spend $300 on a shirt, that is taking away from boot money !
I love shopping for USA made flannels on eBay and thrift shops. Some of my favorite brands are Winter run, Cabela deerskin, LL Bean
This is a episode after my own heart. We should be friends. But I thought Filson and Fjallraven were expensive...but Iron Heart!
I would recommend the Vans Hixon. 12oz and super durable. I have had mine for six years and it is still in great condition. It is on the border of shirt and outer shirt but once it’s worn in after a wash it is very comfy. :-)
take a look at Dixxon flannels, great material and they look great for the price.
I’ve seen these advertised and really want to see what they’re all about!
Carl Murawski same here and I kept put off buying them for a while. I finally picked one up last month, and have already gone back and bought 4 more. They do run a tad on the larger side
@@CarlMurawski I've been on the Dixxon bandwagon for a year and a half. I wear them 90% of the time including summer. They hold up absolutely great. Only issue I've got is, through my own fault, I used the dryer mainly and there is a little bit of pilling to the fabric on my oldest two. But if you hang dry them, they stay slick and clean for as long as I can tell.
I love your sense of style. Even I am bald with a beard. I need to add more of Flannel shirts in my wardrobe
The LLBean signature flannel shirts are slim fit, thick af, and warm/soft. Highly recommend! Extremely handsome stuff
I have two Kohl's-brand flannels and two Walmart-brand flannels I have been more than impressed with. I wear them for work.
Living in Florida, I only need them a few months out of the year. Since they are from retail stores and are the house brand, I was surprised they have lasted me this long.
I have had the Walmart ones for probably 5 years and the Kohl's ones for 3 or 4. I didn't expect them to fall apart after a few wears, but they are still looking good. The Kohl's ones are still quite soft.
Good for you! Tailoring clothes needs to become popular again.
What are the chances that I would click on this flannel shirt review, only to find the shirt I'm presently wearing, in the exact color, on your mannequin? Helluva shirt!
I would also add that your reviews are always top notch
Well thank you! I try to make them as consistent and high quality as I can. That doesn't always work, but there are always ways to improve.
As a born and bred New Englander I completely agree. It’s a duty to wear flannel as soon as it turns chilly.
100% agreed!
That $350 shirt had better come with a Geisha to help me on and off with it and to launder it! I’m a second hand shop guy. My best find (my wife saw them) was Nick’s boots marked $5 and $3.85 with coupon! And I do consider American made a priority, especially since products from China may not even get here.
Nothing wrong with tailoring any clothes you like. If you do give Dixxon a try as you've mentioned in some comments, they run long in the sleeves and a little wide at the bottom, so if you want a dressier look, you'll want to plan on getting it tailored. I dont tuck mine and am good with the bulky look of them, so personal preference on that.
I'm cheap and I get my flannel from Bass Pro. Makes me less sad when I get gun oil or black residue on them practicing at the skeet range, or when I get it caught on my hand saw.
I like Eddie Bauer flannel shirts The fit is always good you can always catch them on sale I would like to see you do a review on Eddie Bauer down jackets
I think you're right, this is the second time people have recommended them, and it sounds like I'm missing out on a real winner.
Only thing is they're too long for me to wear untucked. I'm only 5'8" and the medium is perfect except the length.
I gotta agree i love my eddie bauer flannels, jackets, and pants
My favorite brand of flannel is undoubtedly Lincoln Outfitters, it's mostly carried by Tractor Supply and mine is great. Of course I wear flannel everyday because I love it and my Lincoln has served me well
Naked and Famous makes some badass flannels
All year flannel shirts at 75 this is what I like. flannel is better than your camo shirts. Less costly as well.
Orvis makes great flannel shirts as well.
The "Burley weight" flannel from Duluth Trading is the best I've ever seen.
Could you please do a video on how to dress professionally for working in a trade? How to wear flannels and look professional and other clothing
Just tuck in whatever shirt you're wearing. That's literally it.
That was very interesting. I'm a Carhartt fan, but the first thing I do is grab a seam ripper and remove the branding. At twice the price, the Woolrich shirt will last more than twice as long I'll bet, but as you say, I wouldn't wear it for heavy work. LL Bean is probably the beast value IMO.
You can take that square logo off pretty easily? I hate the carhart logo it stands out way too much!
Growing up, I never knew there was any other kind of shirt than flannel. My grandfather wore flannel year round. My dad wore flannel damn near all year round. I think all the onesies I wore as a baby were flannel. They call that guy that has a gun channel Garand Thumb the “flannel daddy”. Hilarious! I was wearing flannel while he was jumping from one nut to the next to avoid being a bastard. 😂 I’ve got some of my dads old flannel shirts that are probably going on 40 years old and holding up great. With all the choices out there today the fact remains, they don’t make them like they used to.
Great video! I stick to Carhartt/Duluth for my flannel needs. I was hoping to find another one to try here, but I don't think so. My issue is that I am tall(6'4") and I have EXTREMELY long arms. Carhartt/Duluth Tall sizes barely cut it for sleeve length. Sucks that so fre companies offer Tall sizing, or longer sleeved in general.
My closet is full of Duluth and Carhartt
Your IH flannel is the ihsh-31 which was released in 2010. It’s a Fall weight flannel with slightly different snaps than the Ultra Heavy Flannel. But you’re correct, IH flannels are the best you can buy. The UHF’s are insanely good and usually sell out right away. People might scoff at the price but they’re worth every penny. 👍
Good selection of price ranges. I've lived in my Patagonia flannels for years and they are hard to beat IMO but I might have to try the Leeward Shirt. Good job Carl!
I’d love to try the Patagonia stuff. So many great brands to choose from!
@@CarlMurawski what about Columbia? is it any good?
You forgot Dixxon Flannels... Great company and quality shirt
Absolutely.
Overprice shit
Dixxons aren't flannels, they're work shirts that fit like dress shirts that have flannel-like patterns. No one is paying $60 for a Dixxon and then doing dirty work in them, which is what a flannel is meant for. "Working class brand" is a bunch of BS.
I liked shirts from Lucky Brand. Fit was excellent and lasted a good long time.
Very cool!
This has been a fun and great review I cannot pass up a Carhart flannel at least one per year ,I have a problem, and to all the dumpster divers when you’re a bigger guy and your size starts at 3X you don’t find anything at thrift stores you would actually burn $50 driving from thrift store to thrift store to find anything so why ?
Love my some flannels, especially when I'm aboard, reminds me of America.
I find Patagonia flannels to be among the best, and they come in two weights.
Try crank and stroker supply company shirts. Great shirts. Heavyweight and comfortable. Great price as well
you can also look into Varustaleka Flannel shirts for 100 euro/dollar!
and they are super good for the quality and the price (flannel shirts are 65% recycled wool, 30% polyster and 5% other unknown fibers)
there's also a simple greyish green and dark greyish woolen shirts called Särmä Wool Field Shirt (same 65% recycled wool, 30% polyster and 5% other unknown fibers)
and the website also sells other really good quality woolen clothing for a very good price
Patagonia Fjord Flannel’s are great. Expensive but they wear very well.
Awesome video. I want to go buy a flannel shirt now.
Doooo it!!! 😁
Have you ever tried hickory work shirts? It's kind of like a denim material think of a railroad worker overalls it's like that. Most of the loggers I know swear by them as a work shirt they might not be as stylish as a good plaid flannel but darn near bulletproof
Dickies, Port Authority, and George are my favorite flannel brands so far
Get a Dixxon. They are amazing!!!
You uploaded this the day I bought my first flannel (a Duluth burleyweight) and I’m just now seeing it 🙄
Also I thought the wool rich was just gray until you mentioned the red. I guess I’m color blind lol
Don't feel too bad, I didn't see the green even after he mentioned it.
slightly more dressy, Vince plaid shirts are perfect. Expensive but wonderful compared to other lighter weight plaid shirts.
St. John's Bay from JC Penney make an excellent heavy cotton flannel for about $40. I got two after X-Mas for half price
I have a heavy SJB flannel, it's my favorite. It's held up great for years .
i got mine at kohl's on clearance actually. they're pretty cheap this time of year.
imogene & willie, railcar & duckworth make the best usa made wool flannels imo. as for cotton flannels… studio d’ artisan overdye’d flannels are killer.
costco has some nice thick flannel, theyre boxy but still feels to be of nice quality
Hi Carl, speaking of LL Bean, have you ever done a video review on their men’s original boots made in Maine? Just and idea for a future video. I was thinking of purchasing a pair. Keep up the great videos. Thanks.
Outstanding video. I like flannel too.
Have you tried the Patagonia Fjord flannel? It's the best flannel I've ever owned. It's soft and comfy but yet very durable. Hoover it a try!
Call me crazy, but I've been perfectly happy with the $8 George brand flannel shirts from Walmart.
I've got 9 of them they're comfortable, and have held up well.
The buttons aren't coming off on me or anything and overall they're worth the money and I'd say they're probably a good choice for starter flannel for casual wear.
I've had 5 of them a whole year now and they're still fine.
They're cheap and probably not that great compared to better stuff out there but darn good for $8.
Love the new george brand flannel I live in walmart flannel haha
@@ryankelly1846
It's a good value for sure.
You can find a loose thread here and there sometimes but overall it's fine, and they come out with new patterns every year.
As usual, great job Carl. You nailed LL Bean, their “slim fit “ still fit me like a bedsheet. I recently bought a $200 flannel by Eat Dust (on sale, half price) and yes, you can tell the difference in the fit and quality. I’m about to drop $78 on a Gustin that is made with Japanese flannel. I’m curious to see if the quality matches up at that lower price.
I've been looking at getting an LL Bean flannel but hear they run a little huge. I'm a size small in Dixxon and small/medium in other shirts. I dont want them too long that just looks dumb. What is your suggestion?
@@toddmarten1364 my go to’s are Portuguese flannel and Brixton. True to size and good quality material. I’ve also got some good ones from J.crew, they got some nice choices on there currently.
Great flannel review. I've been getting into Iron Heart more lately, but I don't have any of there shirts. I hope to pick up one of there flannels soon. I've got one from 3sixteen and it's pretty damn sweet.
i recommed the uniqlo heavyweight flannel. is really thick and cheap
it only costs me 150rmb(21bucks)
Re: tailoring a flannel shirt, fit is primarily part of function, not form. It's much easier, safer, and more enjoyable to work in clothes that fit well.
You can try vintage Five Brother flannels from eBay. Regarding the Portuguese Flannel brand, go with a XXL because they do run small. A size XXL from them = about an XL in other brands. Skip the American Giant flannel if you were considering it. I felt it pilled kind of easily which shouldn't be the case for the price.
Nice video,just got a new flannel from All American Clothing Co. color denim blue
Damn, I’ve gotta check them out!
Excellent video, love the flannels from Taylor stitch!
Great video Carl. Really enjoyed it
Thank you so much! It was a fun one to make.
@@CarlMurawski hey Carl, great video as always! Do you use these like you would an overshirt/shirt jacket? Or is that a whole separate video?
I have a ton of technical jackets for hiking and extreme cold (Arc'teryx, Patagonia, etc.), but I am starting to get into the more bushcraft/work wear brands (I've only used Carhartt when I worked on the field).
Definitely starting to show an interest in brands like Fjallraven, Filson, Woolrich, Pendleton, etc. for casual wear (especially with the inconsistent weather) but have no idea where to start in terms of overshirts and chore coats.
Looking forward to more future content from you!
Great video! Flannel is the King!
You should check out the Selvedge Sugar Cane flannel Shirt. Made in Japan. They are the best.
The BEST flannels are found at Thrift Shops.
Man would I like to try out iron hearts flannel. Over $300 for one flannel is insane. I guess I’m glad there’s a 2 hour drive for a place that I’d be able to try one on. I’d be afraid I would try it on and say, yup I gotta have this.
Flannels forever 🤘🏻
100%!! Plus I want to know more about your small engine speed shop! That sounds awesome
Carl Murawski lmfao thank you for your interest. I’m just a novice mechanic that likes to make mini bikes and go karts go fast 🏎🤘🏻
So cool!!!
Carl Murawski thank you 🤘🏻 feel free to check out the few videos I have on my channel
Holy shit the price of these shirts. I could get a decent suit for two of them!
Wrangler sells some inexpensive flannel shirts in winter.