Ll Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel

The best all-rounder — a soft-from-the-first-wear midweight brushed cotton flannel that's warm, durable, and classically styled in timeless tartans, offered in regular/slim/tall fits and backed by L.L.Bean's legendary guarantee, at a fair price. Not as warm as wool and traditionally styled, but the well-rounded everyday flannel that just works.

The L.L.Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel nails the balance of genuine warmth, softness, durability, and classic style at a fair price, backed by L.L.Bean's legendary guarantee. It's a midweight brushed cotton flannel that's soft and cosy from the first wear (no stiff break-in), warm enough for autumn and winter layering without being overly heavy, in timeless tartan patterns, with cotton substantial enough to last years of wear and washing without quickly thinning or pilling. It comes in regular, slim, and tall fits so you can get the cut right, and L.L.Bean's quality and famous satisfaction guarantee make it low-risk. It's the everyday flannel you reach for constantly, layered over a tee or under a jacket. It's not as warm as wool and is traditionally styled, at a mid-price, but for comfort, warmth, durability, classic looks, and value, it's the default.

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Behind the Design: The Scotch Plaid Flannel