Well, where are they made? This should be stated!

Diappointed.... someone answered that they were made in America.... NOPE. Just received the package and it reads "MADE IN CHINA".... So much for believing other peoples' answers

It says thick. if i press a shiny usa quarter on the back side, does the shine show through or not? thank you.

You will not see the shine, unless things have changed. Mine are pretty sturdy and good weight cloth. I have had them for quite a while and have been washed many times. Wearing very well.

Are these made from the material flannel?

I don't know the answer for sure but I do not think they are flanner. They are not that thick. I think they are just good quality high thread count cotton. However I can state unequivocally that these handkerchiefs are soft, comfortable, absorbent and last. They launder very well. I have ordered them 2 times. They are thicker than the El Cheapos you find in retail stores. However they are not so thick that they are hard to use. I ordered some that I think were flannel a few years ago and they were too thick to use for blowing your nose an too difficult. I used them for other purposes, primarily as a pad for hot dishes. The ones you are asking about from Zenissia are great. They remind me of the handkerchiefs you could buy in this Country 50 - 75 years ago except they are nicely colored.

where are these made?

I didn't see any tag giving that information. I just know they are very absorbent, soft (easy on the nose) and a good size to last all day. Great handkerchiefs...wherever they are from!