

Since then, flannels have become a men’s wardrobe staple. Flannel shirts eventually became more mainstream when the fabric and edgy style of shirt became synonymous with grunge fashion and bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

The difference between plaid and flannel is that plaid refers to the pattern while flannel is the fabric.įlannel has been around for many years, and had traditionally been worn by farmers and lumberjacks in the country for its warmth.

Most flannel shirts come in a plaid or checkered pattern, but the versatility of this fabric goes beyond those standard designs. A flannel shirt is a type of men’s shirt made with a soft woven fabric such as wool or cotton.
