Wool, cotton and acrylic:
what Woolkrafts makes blankets from and why
Let's talk about the rich inner world of blankets, namely — the material composition. What materials does Woolkrafts use for its cozy products? We do hope that this blog will be both interesting and useful.
There are a lot of critearia for choosing a blanket. The main of them are esthetics and practical use. No problems with the first one, because you simply choose what you like. And how about practical part of this issue?
If you look at the composition of a blanket and understand it — your choice becomes simplier. The market now is full of different offers. But if we speak about time proven combinations, so called classics of quality, durability and comfort, then it comes to two combinations: wool + acrylic or cotton + acrylic.
Why these two types are the leaders? Continue reading and you will find it out.
Wool is for the warmest evenings
The use of wool for blankets is an ancient story that has not lost its relevance to this day. Wool options have many advantages:
wool provides us with comfort warmth or so called "dry" warmth. Our skin breathes under such blanket at the same time the blanket absorbs the moisture, but dries quickly;
it's hygienic blanket because of self cleaning ability. You don't need to wash this kind of blanket oftenly as it doesn't collect scents and dirt. It is enough to periodically shake it well;
wool blanket lives a longer life (especially when it's combined with acryl).
Such blankets are perfect for cold weather. Hang out with them at home, spend cozy evenings with movies, series or tasty drink, take it to winter picnic, put it in your car to warm up yourself or your beloved once.
Now let's consider the disadvantages of wool:
it can be a bit spiky — this problem can be solved with the help of softening conditioner
or choosing a blanket with softer type of wool (for example, Merino wool);
it might cause allergic reaction sometimes;
woolen blanket is more expensive than alternatives. But it's the case when high quality worth the price;
To make the wool blanket live longer, you should take care of it properly: hand wash in cool water, gel for delicate items and gentle spin. If there are serious stains, it is better to take it to a professional dry cleaner. If you plan not to use a wool blanket for a long time, store it in a cardboard box or wicker basket, avoiding plastic.
Cotton blankets — bright, light and practical
Now it's the turn of cotton plaids to tell good things about themselves. They are less warm than woolen ones, otherwise they are in no way inferior to them.
Advantages of cotton blankets:
environmental friendliness. Cotton itself is a natural material, in addition, for the production of blankets, they take special raw materials that have passed certification;
hypoallergenicity. In this matter, a cotton plaid rubs the nose with a similar one made of wool. Even allergy sufferers will be able to hide under such a blanket;
the material is perfectly permeable to air, warms, but does not create a greenhouse effect. Under such a blanket, the body itself regulates its temperature.
Cotton blankets are more affordable, suitable for both children and adults, will satisfy the needs of people with sensitive skin, and come in a variety of colors. Take cotton blanket to picnic, set a warm playground for you kid with, decorate your interior or build halabudas with your family.
Such a blanket, of course, has its disadvantages, but they are completely insignificant: it can wrinkle, it is not the warmest blanket in the world, and it dries a little longer. By the way, about care: you can wash in a machine (with the selection of the appropriate mode), spin and dry as you like.
Why do you need acrylic in a blanket
Acrylic is a synthetic material that has many advantages in itself. In combination with natural fibers (in particular, wool or cotton), acrylic minimizes the disadvantages of these materials, allows you to get more beautiful blankets with exceptional practical qualities.
Acrylic is light and soft, does not cause allergies. It is strong and resistant to aggressive factors, does not shed or wrinkle.
Making a plaid only from acrylic is not the best idea. Such a product does not pass air well, and over time it becomes hard. Another thing is when acrylic is combined with cotton or wool:
mixed type materials (cotton + acrylic, wool + acrylic) have high level resistance (compared to products made only of natural fiber);
blankets are extremely soft and light;
more options for color combinations;
easy to care of;
What is the composition of Woolkrafts blankets?
We know everything about blankets production in Ukraine. That is why we guarantee high quality of our products. We offer clients two composition options, each of which was arrived at through research. You can order a merino wool blanket in combination with acrylic or a cotton-acrylic version from us. In both cases, the proportions of the components are 50/50. Why this kind of combination?
It's that balance where the plaid is warm but not hot at the same time, perfectly breathable, soft and super cozy — a true partnership of equals.
With such a composition, even with continuous use, coils do not appear on the surface of the blanket for a long time.
You can wash blankets at home by simply throwing them in the washing machine and selecting the appropriate mode.
The main thing, of course, is not this. At Woolkrafts, we believe that in the end, how a blanket turns out in use and how you feel under it is far more important than what the numbers are on the label. But you'd better feel it by yourself!
Wool, cotton and acrylic: what Woolkrafts makes blankets from and why
Wool, cotton and acrylic:
what Woolkrafts makes blankets from and why
Let's talk about the rich inner world of blankets, namely — the material composition. What materials does Woolkrafts use for its cozy products? We do hope that this blog will be both interesting and useful.
There are a lot of critearia for choosing a blanket. The main of them are esthetics and practical use. No problems with the first one, because you simply choose what you like. And how about practical part of this issue?
If you look at the composition of a blanket and understand it — your choice becomes simplier. The market now is full of different offers. But if we speak about time proven combinations, so called classics of quality, durability and comfort, then it comes to two combinations: wool + acrylic or cotton + acrylic.
Why these two types are the leaders? Continue reading and you will find it out.
Wool is for the warmest evenings
The use of wool for blankets is an ancient story that has not lost its relevance to this day. Wool options have many advantages:
Such blankets are perfect for cold weather. Hang out with them at home, spend cozy evenings with movies, series or tasty drink, take it to winter picnic, put it in your car to warm up yourself or your beloved once.
Now let's consider the disadvantages of wool:
To make the wool blanket live longer, you should take care of it properly: hand wash in cool water, gel for delicate items and gentle spin. If there are serious stains, it is better to take it to a professional dry cleaner. If you plan not to use a wool blanket for a long time, store it in a cardboard box or wicker basket, avoiding plastic.
Cotton blankets — bright, light and practical
Now it's the turn of cotton plaids to tell good things about themselves. They are less warm than woolen ones, otherwise they are in no way inferior to them.
Advantages of cotton blankets:
Cotton blankets are more affordable, suitable for both children and adults, will satisfy the needs of people with sensitive skin, and come in a variety of colors. Take cotton blanket to picnic, set a warm playground for you kid with, decorate your interior or build halabudas with your family.
Such a blanket, of course, has its disadvantages, but they are completely insignificant: it can wrinkle, it is not the warmest blanket in the world, and it dries a little longer. By the way, about care: you can wash in a machine (with the selection of the appropriate mode), spin and dry as you like.
Why do you need acrylic in a blanket
Acrylic is a synthetic material that has many advantages in itself. In combination with natural fibers (in particular, wool or cotton), acrylic minimizes the disadvantages of these materials, allows you to get more beautiful blankets with exceptional practical qualities.
Acrylic is light and soft, does not cause allergies. It is strong and resistant to aggressive factors, does not shed or wrinkle.
Making a plaid only from acrylic is not the best idea. Such a product does not pass air well, and over time it becomes hard. Another thing is when acrylic is combined with cotton or wool:
What is the composition of Woolkrafts blankets?
We know everything about blankets production in Ukraine. That is why we guarantee high quality of our products. We offer clients two composition options, each of which was arrived at through research. You can order a merino wool blanket in combination with acrylic or a cotton-acrylic version from us. In both cases, the proportions of the components are 50/50. Why this kind of combination?
The main thing, of course, is not this. At Woolkrafts, we believe that in the end, how a blanket turns out in use and how you feel under it is far more important than what the numbers are on the label. But you'd better feel it by yourself!