Warm Bedding for the Chilly: Comparing Melange Flannel & Woven Flannel

In short: For people who get cold at night, biberna offers two qualities: classic Flannel bedding with 160 g/m² and very high fluffiness and loft, and Melange Flannel, the "Flannel 2.0" invented by biberna, made from 100% cotton. Both come directly from the inventor of Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel), and shipping is always free with no minimum order value.

For some people, it is simply never warm enough in bed in the evening – cold feet, chilly shoulders, the feeling that they literally have to curl up under the duvet. For these "cold-blooded" people, choosing the right bedding is not a minor detail, but crucial for a restful night's sleep. Warm bedding does not have to be scratchy or heavy: With Flannel bedding and Melange Flannel, biberna offers two qualities specifically developed for everyone who likes it cozy and warm in the evening.

Why some people get cold more quickly in the evening

Whether someone gets cold quickly at night depends on many factors – including their own temperature regulation and how well the bed retains body heat. This is exactly where warm bedding comes in: A material with high fluffiness and loft traps more warming air between the fibers and therefore feels noticeably warmer than smooth, thin fabrics. With the invention of Flannel bedding in 1968, biberna made exactly this property the core of its brand – and has consistently further developed it over the decades.

Flannel bedding: the warm classic since 1968

The Flannel bedding by biberna has been the core product of the family business since 1968 and remains the first choice to this day for everyone who likes it super cozy and warm. With a weight of 160 g/m² and very high fluffiness and loft, it creates a bed climate that provides noticeable warmth, especially during the colder months. You can read more about the properties of this quality in our article What is Flannel bedding?.

Melange Flannel: the further development for particularly sensitive cold-blooded people

For those who like it even fluffier and softer, Melange Flannel is the consistent further development of the Flannel quality – invented by biberna itself and therefore also known as "Flannel 2.0". This quality is made from 100% cotton, is fully produced in Germany, and is thus almost the only source worldwide of this special mélange look with this level of manufacturing depth. For cold-blooded people, Melange Flannel is a good alternative to classic Flannel bedding: The warming performance is almost identical, but the fabric is finer and the feel noticeably softer. You can find out more about why this quality is considered a further development of classic Flannel bedding in the article Melange Flannel: The Flannel Bedding 2.0 by biberna.

Warm bedding directly from the manufacturer

Both qualities come from the inventor himself: Flannel bedding from 1968 and Melange Flannel from 2012, from its own weaving mill in Hamminkeln. Because retail stores have often replaced high-quality products with cheaper, low-quality alternatives in recent years, biberna offers the original quality directly: at a historically attractive price-performance ratio, without intermediaries. You can get Melange Flannel directly from approximately 49 to 79.95 euros – and as with all products from biberna, the following applies for delivery within Germany: Shipping is generally free, with no minimum order value.

How to find the right warm bedding

If you generally tend to have cold nights, classic Flannel bedding is usually already a noticeable difference compared to thinner qualities. If you get cold particularly easily or like an even softer feel, it is worth choosing Melange Flannel. Both qualities are not only suitable for cold-blooded people, but for everyone who longs for a particularly cozy, warm bed in the evening – for example, when the bedroom is kept cooler in autumn and winter and the bedding is intended to take over part of the warming work. You can find an overview of the entire range of qualities for every season in the main category Bedding in the biberna shop.

Warm bedding in everyday life: what else matters

In addition to choosing the right quality, getting used to it also plays a role: Freshly purchased Flannel bedding or Melange Flannel usually only develops its full, soft feel after the first few washes, when the fibers stand up a little and the typical fluffiness fully comes into play. So if you are switching from thinner bedding, you should give the new, warmer quality a few nights to settle in. Since both qualities come directly from the inventor, you also benefit from consistent original quality – completely without intermediaries who increase the margin at the expense of processing.

Cozy bedding is a gift for everyone who gets cold at night. In the Gift Finder, warm bedding can be combined with a matching fitted sheet to create a gift set.

Warm bedding is also a suitable gift for everyone who gets cold at night. Ideas for this can be found in the guide Gift for cold-blooded people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is warmer: Flannel bedding or Melange Flannel?
Melange Flannel is considered the consistent further development of classic Flannel bedding and has an even fluffier and softer feel. It is therefore often the even more pleasant choice for particularly cold-sensitive sleepers.

What material is Melange Flannel made of?
Melange Flannel is made from 100% cotton and is fully produced in Germany – developed by biberna itself as a further development of Flannel bedding.

Are there shipping costs when purchasing warm bedding?
No. biberna generally delivers all products, including Flannel bedding and Melange Flannel, free of charge within Germany – with no minimum order value.

When was Flannel bedding invented?
biberna invented Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel) in 1968 and made its high fluffiness and loft the core of its brand. Since 1968, this quality has been the core product of the family business and remains the first choice to this day for everyone who likes it super cozy and warm in bed.

How long does it take for warm bedding to develop its full feel?
Freshly purchased Flannel bedding or Melange Flannel usually only develops its full, soft feel after the first few washes, when the fibers stand up and the typical fluffiness comes into play. If you are switching from thinner bedding, you should therefore give the warmer quality a few nights to settle in.

The most important things in brief

• Flannel bedding by biberna has a weight of 160 g/m² and very high fluffiness and loft.
• Melange Flannel, the "Flannel 2.0" invented by biberna, is made from 100% cotton and is even fluffier and softer.
• biberna invented Biber bedding (brushed cotton flannel) in 1968 and developed Melange Flannel in 2012 in its own weaving mill in Hamminkeln.
• Melange Flannel is available directly from approximately 49 to 79.95 euros.
• Shipping at biberna is always free, with no minimum order value.