The Flylow Flannel Finder

Life comes with too many choices. Let’s make this one easy, shall we? You need a new flannel but you’re not sure which one to get. Do you want it insulated or fleece lined for extra warmth? Or just light and breathable? Do you prefer a classic plaid print or a solid? Do you want natural wool or a more technical fleece? AHH. So many options. We’re here to help. Simply follow this handy guide to find the perfect flannel for you.

WARMER THE BETTER

You’re the kind of person who doubles up on long underwear on cold days and always chooses the seat by the fireplace. We see you. Any flannel can add a layer of warmth, but an insulated or fleece-lined one? Now we’re talking.

The Sinclair Insulated Flannel is a good starting point. This button-up has a light lining of micropuff insulation so it looks like a regular flannel shirt but feels more like a slim puffy. The Lassen Fleece Lined Flannel would also be a good fit—it’s got a layer of fleece inside to add a touch of extra warmth.

GIVE ME NATURAL WOOL

You like wool sweaters and analog clocks and books made of paper. Sometimes, the way we used to do things is simply better. You’re happy wearing your grandfather’s favorite wool flannel but maybe it’s time for an upgrade. The Porter Wool Shirt has the look and feel of a classic vintage flannel, but with modern features like a blended wool fabric that dries quickly and isn’t itchy.

MAKE IT LIGHT AND QUICK DRYING, PLEASE 

You’re an early adopter of new technologies. You research gear before you buy and you prioritize products that are smart and adaptable, like, say, a bar of shampoo or a collapsible shovel. You prefer tech Ts that can you move in without getting too sweaty and functional active fabrics that dry quickly and can be easily layered. For you, we recommend the Brigitte Tech Flannel or the Handlebar Tech Flannel, which are made from a moisture-wicking fabric that means you can wear these flannels as base layers while skiing or on a hike.

I’M SO OVER PLAID SHIRTS

The lumberjack plaid look has been great for the past gazillion years, but it’s time for some solid prints. You have enough plaid in your closet already. Totally understand. Check out the Brose Work Shirt, in a tough nylon fabric with a soft flannel on the inside, and the Irwin Fleece Shirt, a streamlined fleece in button-up form. Both come in solid colors, no plaid.

Irwin Fleece Shirt

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This is the shirt your daughter will steal from you on chilly fall mornings. The Irwin Fleece Shirt is as cozy and classic as the red wool shirt gramps used to wear while sipping whiskey by the fire. A multi-purpose chamois button-up made from pillow-soft fleece, you’ll wear the Irwin as a throwback midlayer while skiing and as a comfortable flannel around the house.

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Brose Work Shirt

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This button-up shirt is kind of like you: tough on the outside, a softie on the inside.

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Porter Wool Shirt

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A practical, classically styled wool-blend button-up, the Porter Wool Shirt is as comfortable as it is useful.

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Handlebar Tech Flannel

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It looks like a regular flannel. But it’s got high-performance superpowers.

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Sinclair Insulated Flannel

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A smart, insulated flannel shirt that will soon become your everyday essential. The Sinclair Insulated Flannel has all the trappings of a regular ol’ flannel button-up, but it has a secret weapon you can barely notice from the outside: It’s stuffed with 40 grams of Spaceloft™ micropuff insulation for added warmth. Brushed tech flannel on the outside adds warmth and comfort and a smooth taffeta lining on the inside and quick metal snap buttons make the Sinclair easy to take on and off.

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Lassen Fleece Lined Flannel

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Because man can never have too many flannels. The Lassen Flannel adds a fleecy, woodsy flannel to your quiver.

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Brigitte Tech Flannel

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The après ski shirt of choice: A button-up flannel made from wicking polyester.

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