Flannel bedding 155x220: Is the comfort size worth it?

In short: Flannel bedding in 155x220 is the German comfort size and is worth it from a body height of around 1.85 m, for restless sleepers and for couples under a shared blanket. This includes pillowcases in 80x80 cm. biberna, as the inventor, produces this Flannel quality according to the original 1968 recipe with around 160 g/m².

Flannel bedding 155x220 is the comfort size among the German standard sizes – and for many sleepers the significantly more sensible choice than the classic 135x200. The 20 centimeters more in length and the 20 centimeters more in width may sound like a small thing, but in practice, they determine whether the duvet stays on your shoulders and feet at night or whether you wake up with cold toes in winter. Especially with Flannel, it is particularly worth looking at the size: A fabric with 160 g/m² only develops its warmth where it actually lies.

For whom Flannel bedding in 155x220 is really worth it

155x220 is not an oversized size, but a comfort size that is well established in German retail. It is the right choice in three typical situations:

• Body height from around 1.85 m. With a 200 cm duvet length, there is hardly any room for error. Anyone who stretches or sleeps on their stomach inevitably pulls the blanket off their shoulders. With 220 cm, you have reserve at the top and bottom.
• Restless sleepers and those who get cold. Anyone who turns around a lot needs fabric to wrap themselves in. The additional 20 cm of width prevents cold air from getting under the blanket when turning – the most common reason for waking up at night in winter.
• Couples with a shared blanket. Here, 155x220 is often the absolute minimum so that every night does not turn into a tug-of-war. Alternatively, two separate blankets are recommended – you can find a separate post on this in our Sleep World.

Important: The bedding always follows the duvet, not the bed. An 180 cm wide box spring bed does not automatically need 155x220 – what matters is what size your duvet has. You can find a complete overview of all common sizes in our guide Bedding sizes explained.

Why the fit matters especially with Flannel

Flannel is a brushed cotton fabric with around 160 g/m². This fluffy layer traps air – and it is exactly this still air that warms. If the cover is too tight, the fabric becomes taut, the loft is flattened, and the warming performance drops noticeably. A cover with a little air around the duvet keeps the nap loose and thus the warmth where it belongs.

Plus, there is a practical point: Cotton swells slightly on the first wash, a small residual shrinkage is normal. With a tightly dimensioned duvet, this can make the difference. Because we at biberna, as the inventors of Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel), know exactly what matters with the fabric, our fabrics are pre-treated in a controlled manner. You therefore do not buy one size larger as a precaution, but simply the size of your duvet. Read more on the topic of fabric weight under Grammage in bedding.

What comes with the 155x220

The duvet cover is only half the battle. The comfort size usually includes pillowcases in 80x80 cm – the 40x80 variant is more the French format. And because the duvet warms, but the sheet is the first layer under you, a Flannel fitted sheet is worth it in winter: The brushed feel prevents the unpleasantly cool feeling when getting in, which smooth sheets often bring.

➜ Discover Flannel bedding in 155x220 directly from the inventor of Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel) – original quality according to the 1968 recipe.

Buying Flannel bedding 155x220: what you should look out for

In recent years, stationary retail has often replaced high-quality Flannel qualities with lighter cheap goods for price reasons. You will notice this after the third wash: The nap lays flat, the fabric becomes thin, the warmth subsides. Therefore, pay attention to three things:

• 100% cotton. Only the natural fiber absorbs moisture without making the bed feel damp.
• A fabric weight of around 160 g/m². That is our reference value for real Flannel – below that, it becomes thin.
• Clean processing. High-quality zippers and straight seams withstand significantly more wash cycles than sewn-in buttons on thin fabric.

biberna invented Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel) in 1968 – the company itself has existed since 1932 as a family business. We offer this original quality directly today, without middleman. If Flannel is still not fluffy enough for you, it is worth looking at our Melange Flannel, which we developed as "Flannel 2.0": even softer, even fluffier, produced exclusively by us worldwide and at a direct price of around €49 to €79.95.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Flannel bedding 155x220 also fit a 135x200 duvet?
Technically yes, not recommended. The duvet slips back and forth in the cover, bunches up, and creates cold bridges on the sides. Choose the size that corresponds to your duvet – for the standard size, you can find our Guide to 135x200 here.

Does the larger bedding need more care?
No, the care is identical. Flannel is manufactured washable at 60 °C, in everyday life 40 °C with full-wash detergent is usually sufficient. Avoid fabric softener – it coats the fibers and takes away exactly the loft for which you bought the Flannel. Details on this in the post Washing Flannel bedding.

Is 155x220 the same as oversized?
No. 155x220 is considered a comfort or extra-long size and is readily available in Germany. True oversized sizes are dimensions such as 200x200 or 200x220, which are usually intended for two people under one blanket.

Which pillow size belongs to the bedding in 155x220?
The comfort size usually includes pillowcases in 80x80 cm; the 40x80 variant is more the French format. Additionally, a Flannel fitted sheet is worth it in winter, because the brushed feel prevents the cool feeling when getting in, which smooth sheets often bring.

Does the bedding size depend on the bed or the duvet?
The bedding always follows the duvet, not the bed. A 180 cm wide box spring bed therefore does not automatically need 155x220 – only the size of your duvet matters. Measure the duvet before ordering, then the cover will fit loosely enough not to flatten the nap.

The most important things in short

• 155x220 is not an oversized size, but the well established comfort size in Germany with 20 cm more length and 20 cm more width than 135x200.
• The size is sensible from around 1.85 m body height, for restless sleep and for couples under a shared blanket.
• The bedding always depends on the size of the duvet, not the width of the bed.
• A cover that is too tight stretches the fabric, flattens the loft of the 160 g/m² Flannel, and lowers the warming performance.
• biberna invented Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel) in 1968 and still produces it today according to the original recipe – 100% cotton, around 160 g/m², brushed.

In short: If you are taller than 1.85 m, move around a lot at night, or simply want to have more blanket around you, 155x220 at Flannel is the size you will feel all winter long.

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