See also:
|
Blankets
Blankets are light weight covers that keep
you warm while you are sleeping.
They come
in the standard bedding sizes-twin,
full,
queen and king. They are priced
according
to size and the material they
are manufactured
from. Blankets are easy to order
online or
through catalogs since tey are
easy and inexpensive
to ship. The following are the
most common
materials for blankets:
- Man made materials such as fleece are warm
and easy to care for. They can be washed
in the machine and are made in a wide variety
of colors. Generally these fleece blankets
only come in smaller sizes. Make sure that
the stitching on the outer edge has not started
to unravel.
- Cotton blankets are a good choice for warmer
climates or summer air conditioned
rooms,
as they are not as warm as
other types of
blankets. They are available
in all standard
size bedding and come in a
wide variety of
patterns and colors. Cotton
can stretch out
of shape over time and so should
not be washed
in the machine. Check to make
sure the edges
of the blanket are smooth and
straight.
- Wool is the most traditional blanket material.
It is warm, durable and comes
in all bedding
sizes. A good wool blanket
can last forever
if properly taken care of.
Wool can be dyed
in a wide range of colors.
Although it can
be washed in the machine, it
is wise to dry
clean a good wool blanket so
that it will
keep its shape and fine texture.
Wool blankets
are usually bound with a soft,
silky material
at the top and bottom. Make
sure these bindings
are smooth and flat and that
they have regular
stitching.
Newer on the market are light
weight down
and down-like blankets. These
are flatter
than down comforters. They are
usually box
stitched to keep the filling
from shifting
and have dense cotton covers
(at least 240
thread count) that prevent any
filling from
escaping. Although down blankets
have been
repeatedly washed to make them
hypoallergenic,
people with feather allergies
may prefer
down-like fillings. These blankets
can be
washed, but because of their
bulk it is best
to use large commercial type
machines. Make
sure all bindings are smooth
and flat and
that they have regular stitching. |
|
|
