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Coral fleece is a type of fabric with very good warmth retention effect. In winter clothing, whether it is home clothes or fashion clothes, you can often find coral fleece. However, many ladies may find it difficult to distinguish it from flannel. Maybe the clothes you have always thought made of coral fleece are actually made of flannel.

So in this blog, we will further introduce the history and characteristics of coral fleece fabric, and clarify the differences between coral fleece fabric and flannel. In the end, we will also provide you with several tips on wearing coral fleece clothing in winter to stay warm while keeping stylish!

Although flannel and velvet, which are similar to coral fleece, both have a history of hundreds or thousands of years, the history of coral fleece is really short. The history of coral fleece can only be traced back to the 1990s at most. At that time, the existing fabrics could hardly further meet people's needs for beauty and comfort, so the development of new artificial fabrics was urgent. In this context, coral fleece came into being as a new type of man-made fiber fabric.

The reason why coral fleece is called so is mainly because it has fluff similar to coral on their surfaces. Moreover, coral fleece is light, soft and colorful, and these characteristics are all similar to coral. Coral fleece is mainly made of polyester fiber. In the early days, coral fleece was mainly used for furniture and pajamas. To this day, the main reason why some women resist wearing clothing made of coral fleece is probably because their pajamas and curtains were made of coral fleece when they were young. However, with the advancement of the times, the production techniques of coral fleece is not static. Manufacturers will use more sophisticated fiber manufacturing technology to make the coral fleece finer, and softer in texture. Therefore, nowadays, the application of coral fleece is no longer limited to home textiles. In recent years due to the increasing demands in the market, various coral fleece garments are produced to meet the requirements of modern market development. Many fashion clothes are also made of coral fleece.

Maybe you still remember that more than ten years ago, when you were still a child, coral fleece products were mostly in dark red, brown and other dark colors. Although the fluff on the surface still makes them look festive, they are also branded as tradition to a certain extent. Nowadays, with the improvement of manufacturing technology, light-colored coral fleece can also be produced. And the coral fleece clothing in light colors are preferred by youngsters. In addition, the elements such as gradient and patchwork are also applied in coral fleece garments more.

In the previous section, we have mentioned that coral fleece has soft fleece. So besides this, what other characteristics does coral fleece have? As a clothing fabric, what kind of wearing experience will coral fleece bring to people?

One of the most prominent advantages of coral fleece is its strong warmth retention performance. This is also one of the most important reasons why coral fleece clothing is so popular. We usually believe that wool and cotton have better thermal insulation properties, but in fact the thermal insulation performance of coral fleece is no worse than wool. So we can see that, generally speaking, the colder the place is, the higher the sales volume of coral fleece clothing will be.

The reason why coral fleece is often used in the manufacture of home clothes and pajamas is largely because they are very soft. Therefore, even if you wear coral fleece clothing close to your skin, you will not feel pricked. So wearing coral fleece pajamas will also greatly reduce the possibility of your skin allergies.

Another attractive advantage of coral fleece is that it is much more affordable than pure wool. We all know that although wool has excellent thermal insulation properties, clothing made of wool is also very expensive, and the higher the wool content is, the more expensive the clothes will be. This is because wool is a purely natural fabric. But on the contrary, coral fleece, as a pure artificial fabric made of polyester fiber, is much cheaper. As a result, clothing made of coral fleece will also be much cheaper than woolen clothes.

Not easy to fade is another outstanding advantage of coral fleece. Although many coral fleece products, especially those that are older, are dark in color, you will find that this fabric rarely fades after a few washes.

But at the same time, coral fleece fabric also has certain flaws. For example, in the cold and dry environment of winter, coral fleece fabric is prone to produce static electricity. On the other hand, its good warmth retention performance corresponds to its poor breathability. Although the fluff on the surface of coral fleece is not easy to fall off, it is easy to clump. Therefore, you need to decide whether to buy coral fleece clothing based on your needs.

Next let us discuss a vexing question: is there any difference between coral fleece and flannel? Indeed, they are quite similar to each other. Both have a furry surface and good warmth retention. But there are also many differences between them. In this section, we will further clarify the differences between them to help you make decisions when you are not sure which one to buy.

The biggest difference between the two comes from the material. As mentioned above, coral fleece is made of polyester fiber and is a purely artificial fabric while the raw material of flannel is wool. As early as the 18th century, flannel began to be produced. During the manufacturing process, some simple knitting techniques are used to make the fabric soft and dense.

The patterns printed on the flannel surface will be very clear, while the patterns printed on the coral fleece surface will be blurred. This is largely because the fluff on the surface of flannel is denser, while the fluff on the surface of coral fleece is relatively sparse.

From the perspective of feel, flannel is soft and smooth, while the surface of coral fleece has coral particles, so the feel of flannel is better than coral fleece. Therefore, and also due to the raw materials, flannel clothing is usually more expensive than coral fleece clothing.

We have mentioned that coral fleece is likely to produce static electricity especially in winter. If you dislike this extremely, then you might prefer clothes made of flannel. Wool has relatively good anti-static properties. The natural characteristics of wool fibers make it less likely to generate static electricity when rubbed. And wool also has better breathability than polyester. So if you care about the breathability of your clothing, you might as well buy flannel clothing instead of coral fleece clothing.

Since many people believe that coral fleece is only used in pajamas or home clothes, they may never think about how to match coral fleece coats, scarves, etc. So in this section, we will provide you with several tips about how to wear coral fleece fabric clothing in winter for your reference.

A coral fleece jacket + a shirt + a pair of jeans
This is perhaps the most appropriate outfit for everyday wear. Whether you're going shopping, commuting, or traveling, this outfit is both warm and fashionable. A shirt makes your outfit more conventional, while the casualness of jeans neutralizes this. If you do not know what to wear with a coral fleece jacket, just try from the simplest one.

A coral fleece coat + a mock neck sweater + a pair of knitted pants
This is an outfit suitable for commuting. Both the furry coral fleece and knitted pants will give people a very warm feeling. If you are not willing to wear a scarf, then just choose a mock neck sweater to protect your neck from coldness.

A coral fleece sweater + a pair of wide leg jeans
If you are tired of overcoats, then on days not that cold, you can also wear a coral fleece sweater without an overcoat. The classic striped pattern is very versatile. And you can also wear a pair of wide leg jeans to create a youthful and energetic outfit.

A coral fleece blazer + a slim fitted skirt
Winter coats are thicker, so it is difficult to avoid looking bloated more or less. Therefore, in order to reduce this bloated feeling, our bottoms need to be as fitted as possible. This outfit is born for your demands of attending formal occasions in winter. Maybe you didn't expect that coral fleece has been used to make blazers. According to the principles we have mentioned, for the bottom you can choose the most common slim fitted suit skirt, and match it with a pair of leggings, it will be perfect.