This moment has come. The most important moment in every person's life. Time to choose the one who will be with you at home, on vacation, in arms, on the street, in sadness and joy, in bed, everywhere! But how to find an option that will be perfect? But we know and want to share secrets. We advise you to read to the end, because a convenient comparison table awaits you at the bottom!
The most important point when choosing a blanket is the material from which it is made. If you choose the wrong one, that's all: a fight will start, it will sting, electrify, and you will be in a bad mood. Why do you need this? So let's go through different materials and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Wool
A woolen plaid is one of the main contenders for your heart, and we didn't come up with it that way. It really has a whole list of advantages:
+ Scientists (not British) have proven that the slight prickliness of wool has a beneficial effect on the body. Not everyone likes this feature, but it improves metabolism. Impulses that the body receives from the touch of the blanket normalize blood circulation, relax the body and relieve muscle tension.
+ There are many options that differ among themselves: llama wool, camel, Angora and Merino.
+ Wool has increased hygroscopicity. This smart word means that the plaid will absorb moisture well and evaporate it quickly. So when you fall asleep under it, you don't have to worry about waking up wet.
+ The most important thing is environmental friendliness. Wool is safe and is often a good choice for a baby blanket. But do not forget that everyone has their own characteristics, such as allergies.
We are all not perfect, so here are the main disadvantages of wool:
– Some people are allergic to wool. Such a reaction is rare, but you need to be careful and check such moments before buying.
– Remember that strange word "hygroscopicity"? So, this is a good feature, but it leads to the fact that the blanket needs to be periodically cleaned and washed.
– Some may not like that the wool is a bit heavy and dense in its structure.
By the way, merino is an Australian sheep, which is distinguished by the softness of its wool, so the blankets are more airy, voluminous and pleasant to the touch.
Cotton
We saw the faces of people who touched the cotton blankets and if we are very honest, we can touch them for hours. They are so tender, it's unreal!
+ Cotton blankets are really very soft. All because of their lightness and medium density of the material. This weight allows you to take the blanket on vacation and feel comfortable under it in the summer.
+ Blankets made of this material are considered the most ecological. Cotton is a breathable material that does not retain various pollutants. Because of this, it is still considered hypoallergenic.
+ The material is pleasant to the body and after washing, this property does not disappear. You can not worry that it will become smaller or stop being tender. We are sure of this because we checked it ourselves.
Sometimes cotton behaves like a naughty child:
– Cotton will not retain heat as well as wool. It's not that he doesn't want to, he's just too weightless to do that.
Cotton blanket is a great option for summer: it is convenient to take on a picnic, and cool evenings are simply impossible without it. Although it is also suitable for other seasons.
Cashmere
If you ask to describe cashmere in three words, it would be "fluffy", "warm", "silky". Cashmere is a type of wool, but a very special type and we are ready to tell you why.
+ Cashmere is about warmth. It is warmer than ordinary sheep's wool and has good thermal insulation. It is hard to believe when you take it in your hands and feel its lightness.
+ Cashmere is softer than silk and this is all because its fibers are much thinner.
And here are the disadvantages of cashmere:
– Cashmere is the most demanding in care. He does not like washing machines and you can agree with him only when washing by hand.
– It is really more expensive than many other materials.
It is possible to get fluff for cashmere blankets only once a year. In the spring, cashmere goats begin to shed and it is possible to get their undercoat, which is then combed, cleaned and sorted by hand.
Fleece
Such blankets are made of polyester, a synthetic material. When we hear the word "synthetics", everyone's hair stands on end, but let's find out if everything is so bad.
+ Such blankets are resistant to ultraviolet light, so the sun's rays will not affect their color in any way.
+ There will be no problems during washing. With them you can go to the dry cleaners and iron without thinking about caution.
+ They are of no interest to moths or other insects, so you can relax and leave the blanket anywhere for a long time.
There is definitely a trick with synthetics:
– Such blanket collects static electricity and the only way to solve this problem is to wash it every time with an anti-static conditioner.
– This is not a natural material at all, and if it was poorly processed when it was produced, then we advise you to reduce contact with the naked body.
– We hope that you will not set fire to the blankets, but if you suddenly want to, then know that fleeces are very easy to deal with.
Microfiber
It's a modern synthetic material that combines polyester and polyamide. Sounds scary, but it's better to figure out what's going on here.
+ Microfiber is a thin thread that makes the plaid light and bulky.
+ This material is well permeable to air and does not accumulate moisture. Plaids will dry quickly and you can not worry about their smell.
+ The fabric will not shed, roll or even fade in the sun.
Some bad news about it:
– Blankets will perfectly serve, but not for a long time. After a certain period, it will begin to lose its properties. All this is due to the structure of the material, which accumulates fat in itself and stops allowing air and moisture to pass through.
Acrylic
Let's find out what it is.
+ The main advantage of this material is that acrylic blankets retain heat well.
+ They can really serve for a long time and not lose their capabilities.
+ Unlike fleece, acrylic does not accumulate electricity and therefore does not become electrified.
+ This material has the possibility to use a wide range of colors, because of this they are more diverse in design.
Negative features of acrylic:
– Acrylic does not contain natural materials and is poorly permeable to air.
– Such blankets perfectly accumulate various smells. Be prepared that they will need to be washed often.
If you mix acrylic with cotton, then the plaid will begin to pass air much better than 100% acrylic. The price of such a blanket is about the same as cotton, but it will serve much longer.
Comparison table
So, that's what we're talking about: there are many points that should be paid attention to when choosing a blanket. Let's once again briefly go over the main characteristics and decide which one will suit you best.
How to choose the best blanket
How to choose
the best blanket ever
This moment has come. The most important moment in every person's life. Time to choose the one who will be with you at home, on vacation, in arms, on the street, in sadness and joy, in bed, everywhere! But how to find an option that will be perfect? But we know and want to share secrets. We advise you to read to the end, because a convenient comparison table awaits you at the bottom!
The most important point when choosing a blanket is the material from which it is made. If you choose the wrong one, that's all: a fight will start, it will sting, electrify, and you will be in a bad mood. Why do you need this? So let's go through different materials and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Wool
A woolen plaid is one of the main contenders for your heart, and we didn't come up with it that way. It really has a whole list of advantages:
+ Scientists (not British) have proven that the slight prickliness of wool has a beneficial effect on the body. Not everyone likes this feature, but it improves metabolism. Impulses that the body receives from the touch of the blanket normalize blood circulation, relax the body and relieve muscle tension.
+ There are many options that differ among themselves: llama wool, camel, Angora and Merino.
+ Wool has increased hygroscopicity. This smart word means that the plaid will absorb moisture well and evaporate it quickly. So when you fall asleep under it, you don't have to worry about waking up wet.
+ The most important thing is environmental friendliness. Wool is safe and is often a good choice for a baby blanket. But do not forget that everyone has their own characteristics, such as allergies.
We are all not perfect, so here are the main disadvantages of wool:
– Some people are allergic to wool. Such a reaction is rare, but you need to be careful and check such moments before buying.
– Remember that strange word "hygroscopicity"? So, this is a good feature, but it leads to the fact that the blanket needs to be periodically cleaned and washed.
– Some may not like that the wool is a bit heavy and dense in its structure.
By the way, merino is an Australian sheep, which is distinguished by the softness of its wool, so the blankets are more airy, voluminous and pleasant to the touch.
Cotton
We saw the faces of people who touched the cotton blankets and if we are very honest, we can touch them for hours. They are so tender, it's unreal!
+ Cotton blankets are really very soft. All because of their lightness and medium density of the material. This weight allows you to take the blanket on vacation and feel comfortable under it in the summer.
+ Blankets made of this material are considered the most ecological. Cotton is a breathable material that does not retain various pollutants. Because of this, it is still considered hypoallergenic.
+ The material is pleasant to the body and after washing, this property does not disappear. You can not worry that it will become smaller or stop being tender. We are sure of this because we checked it ourselves.
Sometimes cotton behaves like a naughty child:
– Cotton will not retain heat as well as wool. It's not that he doesn't want to, he's just too weightless to do that.
Cotton blanket is a great option for summer: it is convenient to take on a picnic, and cool evenings are simply impossible without it. Although it is also suitable for other seasons.
Cashmere
If you ask to describe cashmere in three words, it would be "fluffy", "warm", "silky". Cashmere is a type of wool, but a very special type and we are ready to tell you why.
+ Cashmere is about warmth. It is warmer than ordinary sheep's wool and has good thermal insulation. It is hard to believe when you take it in your hands and feel its lightness.
+ Cashmere is softer than silk and this is all because its fibers are much thinner.
And here are the disadvantages of cashmere:
– Cashmere is the most demanding in care. He does not like washing machines and you can agree with him only when washing by hand.
– It is really more expensive than many other materials.
It is possible to get fluff for cashmere blankets only once a year. In the spring, cashmere goats begin to shed and it is possible to get their undercoat, which is then combed, cleaned and sorted by hand.
Fleece
Such blankets are made of polyester, a synthetic material. When we hear the word "synthetics", everyone's hair stands on end, but let's find out if everything is so bad.
+ Such blankets are resistant to ultraviolet light, so the sun's rays will not affect their color in any way.
+ There will be no problems during washing. With them you can go to the dry cleaners and iron without thinking about caution.
+ They are of no interest to moths or other insects, so you can relax and leave the blanket anywhere for a long time.
There is definitely a trick with synthetics:
– Such blanket collects static electricity and the only way to solve this problem is to wash it every time with an anti-static conditioner.
– This is not a natural material at all, and if it was poorly processed when it was produced, then we advise you to reduce contact with the naked body.
– We hope that you will not set fire to the blankets, but if you suddenly want to, then know that fleeces are very easy to deal with.
Microfiber
It's a modern synthetic material that combines polyester and polyamide. Sounds scary, but it's better to figure out what's going on here.
+ Microfiber is a thin thread that makes the plaid light and bulky.
+ This material is well permeable to air and does not accumulate moisture. Plaids will dry quickly and you can not worry about their smell.
+ The fabric will not shed, roll or even fade in the sun.
Some bad news about it:
– Blankets will perfectly serve, but not for a long time. After a certain period, it will begin to lose its properties. All this is due to the structure of the material, which accumulates fat in itself and stops allowing air and moisture to pass through.
Acrylic
Let's find out what it is.
+ The main advantage of this material is that acrylic blankets retain heat well.
+ They can really serve for a long time and not lose their capabilities.
+ Unlike fleece, acrylic does not accumulate electricity and therefore does not become electrified.
+ This material has the possibility to use a wide range of colors, because of this they are more diverse in design.
Negative features of acrylic:
– Acrylic does not contain natural materials and is poorly permeable to air.
– Such blankets perfectly accumulate various smells. Be prepared that they will need to be washed often.
If you mix acrylic with cotton, then the plaid will begin to pass air much better than 100% acrylic. The price of such a blanket is about the same as cotton, but it will serve much longer.
Comparison table
So, that's what we're talking about: there are many points that should be paid attention to when choosing a blanket. Let's once again briefly go over the main characteristics and decide which one will suit you best.
Wool
Cotton
Cashmere
Fleece
Microfiber
Acrylic
Keep warm
Soft
Heavy
Volume
Dense
Let air and moisture through
Electrify
Rolling down
Difficult to care
Hypoallergenic
Value
Cost