St. Cloud State opened its doors to students in 1869, under the name Third State Normal School. The school was one building, the Stearns House, a renovated hotel purchased by the state Legislature for $3,000.
Cotton flannel, also known as Canton flannel, is a type of the fabric that is napped on one side, and is made with cotton fibers. This fabric is stouter than that made of wool, and is known for its increased warmth.
Microflannel sheets resist pilling better than some fabrics made of larger fibers. Microfiber as a sheet is designed to be as soft as a quality cotton flannel, but with the durable, low-maintenance characteristics of polyester. It requires less time in the dryer than absorbent fibers such as cotton or wool. Microfiber is made from a blend of polyester and polyamide, a type of nylon.