Are cloth hankies better than paper tissues?

I switched some time ago to using cloth hankies for everyday use. I use upcycled flannel from old sheets and make them on the smaller size so that they fit in my small pockets, and so I can toss them in the wash regularly.

I admit, I haven't caught the Martian Death Flu (substitute whatever the current concern is).  If I did, I would be willing to use tissues, put them in a paper bag, and burn them in our wood-stove. So realize that I am asking the question regarding the everyday sniffles, often from pollen outbreaks, where it seems to me that the comfort of flannel is so much nicer on my nose, the flannel doesn't fall apart from repeatedly being jammed in my pants pocket along with keys and pocket knife, and that doesn't fall apart in the wash when I forget to check that one... last... pocket...

If you do want to sew your own, this thread is for you: https://permies.com/t/177617/Making-Hankies
It has lots of great info and may try to influence your feelings on the subject.

well, 'it depends' 🤔

I use them almost exclusively, big muslin squares, unhemmed...washed frequently.
That's because I have an almost constant runny nose all winter and it is clear and easy to wash out and sterilize in the sun.

BUT, if I have a cold and other colors and textures are expelled😱 I definitely go for paper tissues...we just use our one ply toilet paper...pretty cheap and easy to dispose of after each blow.

I grew up with hankies...flowers and butterflies...I think I still have some tucked away somewhere?

I use cloth, exclusively. Mostly made by me & flannel. I have allergies, and respiratory issues that leave my poor nose painful and looking red, swollen, and irritated, if I use paper. If things get to the 'hazmat' stage, I'll either give them a soak in peroxide or boil them, before washing.

I use cloth hankies all the time.
I am annoyed when I see people using the others because I just see trees being cut down for single use items.