Hanna Andersson Adult Holiday Long John Pajamas vs L.L.Bean Flannel Pajama Set

The L.L.Bean set is the safer buy for most shoppers. It is 100% Portuguese cotton flannel with a button-up top, two chest pockets, two hand pockets, a functional fly and an adjustable drawstring waist, and it comes in short, regular and tall inseams. The Hanna Andersson set is a knit long john in holiday plaid, sold unisex in blue or black, and its flat seams suit people with sensory issues. L.L.Bean owners call the flannel soft, thick and warm, though some say the pants run huge and the sleeves run long. Hanna Andersson has the stronger reputation for stitching and fabric that lasts.

• Choose the Hanna Andersson if you want a soft knit long john with flat seams, a unisex fit and holiday plaid for family matching.
• Choose the L.L.Bean if you want thick cotton flannel with pockets, a button front and a choice of inseam lengths.