The best matching family flannel pajamas come in one check for every size, so parents and kids can match in the same warm fabric. Eberjey’s flannel comes in two checks, Heritage Check and Oxford Check, in women’s and men’s Long PJ Sets in sizes XS–XL, a Flannel Boxer Pant, and a Kids Flannel Long PJ Set in sizes 2–14, the widest kids’ size range in the holiday collection.
Here is what flannel is, how the two checks compare, what everyone can wear and what a matching set costs for the whole family.
What is flannel?
Flannel is a soft woven fabric with a fuzzy surface. It can be woven as a plain or twill weave from cotton, wool, synthetic fibers or blends, and it is usually brushed after weaving so the loose fiber ends lift into a soft nap, according to Encyclopedia.com and Wikipedia.
Eberjey’s flannel is a blend of 50% organic cotton and 50% modacrylic. Eberjey describes the blend as made for softness and improved durability wash after wash, and says the kids’ version is designed to make the pajamas children friendly without the use of harmful chemicals.
If warmth is your priority, our guide to the warmest pajamas for winter compares flannel with other long-sleeve options.
Heritage Check or Oxford Check?
Both checks come in women’s, men’s and kids’ sizes, so the choice comes down to color. Heritage Check is Navy/Navy for a quieter, classic look. Oxford Check is Holly Red/Wildberry for something more festive.
For women, the Flannel Long PJ Set ($198, sizes XS–XL) in Heritage Check has a button-down long-sleeve top with a notch collar and chest pocket, and a mid-rise straight-leg pant with an elastic waistband and pockets, as Eberjey describes it. The same set comes in Oxford Check: the Flannel Long PJ Set ($198, sizes XS–XL) in Holly Red/Wildberry.
What can dad and the kids wear?
Men get the same cut in the Men’s Flannel Long PJ Set ($198, sizes XS–XL), which also comes in both checks. Anyone who prefers separates can choose the Flannel Boxer Pant ($138, sizes XS–XL), which Eberjey describes as a relaxed mid-rise boxer pant with a soft plush elastic waistband, a faux fly with buttons and side seam pockets.
For kids, the Kids Flannel Long PJ Set ($72, sizes 2–14) has the same button-down top with a notch collar and chest pocket, with a straight-leg pant and elastic waistband. For Oxford Check, choose the Kids Flannel Long PJ Set ($72, sizes 2–14) in Holly Red/Wildberry. Eberjey describes the kids’ cut as relaxed and true to size.
Why flannel works for families with older kids
Most kids’ pajamas in the holiday collection stop at size 10, so families with tweens can struggle to find a set that matches everyone. The kids’ flannel runs all the way to size 14, which makes it the easiest holiday set for a family with children of very different ages, from a toddler in size 2 to an older child in size 14.
It also suits mixed tastes. A check has a grown-up look, so older kids can match without feeling dressed like the little ones, while younger kids still get to match their parents. Pair it with our matching family Christmas pajamas guide if you want to compare flannel with the TENCEL™ Modal prints.
What does a matching family flannel set cost?
| Family | Pieces | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Couple | Flannel Long PJ Set + Men’s Flannel Long PJ Set | $396 |
| Parent and child | Flannel Long PJ Set + Kids Flannel Long PJ Set | $270 |
| Family of four | Flannel Long PJ Set + Men’s Flannel Long PJ Set + 2 Kids Flannel Long PJ Sets | $540 |
| Family of five | Flannel Long PJ Set + Men’s Flannel Long PJ Set + 3 Kids Flannel Long PJ Sets | $612 |
| Mix and match | Flannel Long PJ Set + Flannel Boxer Pant + Kids Flannel Long PJ Set | $408 |
Prices are per piece: Long PJ Sets are $198 for adults and $72 for kids, and the Boxer Pant is $138. Shop every matching set in Family PJs.
Wearing flannel well past the holidays
Unlike a holiday print, a check doesn’t look out of season in January. A few ways to get more wear from a family set:
- Give it early in the season so it gets worn through the coldest weeks, not only on one morning.
- Mix the pieces: the Boxer Pant works with a plain tee, and the button-down top works over leggings.
- Coordinate across prints if you like. Our mix-and-match guide to matching pajamas shows how to pair different prints and colors.
Frequently asked questions
Does Eberjey make matching family flannel pajamas?
Yes. The Flannel Long PJ Set, the Men’s Flannel Long PJ Set and the Kids Flannel Long PJ Set all come in Heritage Check and Oxford Check.
What is Eberjey’s flannel made of?
A blend of 50% organic cotton and 50% modacrylic.
What sizes does the kids’ flannel come in?
The Kids Flannel Long PJ Set comes in sizes 2–14, wider than the kids’ TENCEL™ Modal sets, which go to size 10.
How much are matching family flannel pajamas?
Women’s and men’s Flannel Long PJ Sets are $198 each, the Flannel Boxer Pant is $138 and the Kids Flannel Long PJ Set is $72.
What is the difference between Heritage Check and Oxford Check?
Color. Heritage Check is Navy/Navy and Oxford Check is Holly Red/Wildberry, and both come in women’s, men’s and kids’ sizes.
What is flannel?
A soft woven fabric, made in a plain or twill weave from cotton, wool, synthetic fibers or blends, that is usually brushed to raise a soft, fuzzy nap.
