SOFT FLANNEL GARMENTS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XII, Issue VII, 17 February 1894, Page 164

SOFT FLANNEL GARMENTS.

It ia strange that more people do not realize the comfort and safety of rome garment of soft flannel, to be worn at night over the regular night dress of muslin. Many ladies have different sets of gowns for different seasons —thin ones for summer and thicker for winter ; but it is an understood fact with observing persons that the thicker grades of muslin ordinarily used for such purposes do not wear as long as the thinner softer goods. It is wise to make gowns of light grades of muslin for all seasons; then, on the approach of cold weather, put on a gown of some wool fabric. One may be as dainty and fastidious as one likes about such article. A young woman of good taste uses white veiling for her over-gowns ; another uses cashmere ; but this is not an economical material, for it is likely to shrink badly even with perspiration, and is not to be recommended. There are ready-made gowns of woven goods that are much liked by many persons. They are serviceable and very comfortable. Those who have never used them can scarcely appreciate the luxury of such garments, and especially in houses where there is no steady beat, they are not only comfortable, bnt of great advantage to health. If the entire gown is not liked, a matinee of flannel is of great value. Persons who are restless at night often wake with the arms over the head and the shoulders entirely uncovered. With a garment of moderately heavy flannel, the exposure consequent on such restlessness is entirely done away with. The cost is but trifling, and, especially with children and delicate persons, may save a doctor’s bill or prevent a long illness. Invalids of all ages will find this idea of great importance to them. Men who are travelling and are much at strange hotels sometimes wear these gowns, and consider them indispensable.