Among the variety of models presented by modern manufacturers of home textiles, it is easy to get confused when choosing a blanket. Or else choose by succumbing to advertisements not what you would like or like. How to distinguish advertising descriptions from the real qualities of various types of fillers for blankets, as the main characteristic of this type of product.
In order to choose the right blanket, you need to decide on the following characteristics:
- what size - baby, single, one-and-a-half, double, euro or royal euro size, and it is also possible in your case two blankets with a family set of bed linen will be comfortable;
- what kind of filler - natural or synthetic;
- what kind of fabric the blanket cover is made of;
- and one of the most important criteria is the density of the filler;
- the season of use of the blanket.
Blanket size
To choose the size of the blanket, you need to know for which bed it will be used, i.e. the overall dimensions of the bed or sofa, a blanket that is too large will not fit on the bed during sleep and will constantly slide to the floor and drag the rest of the blanket under its weight, which is not very convenient, since it must be constantly returned to its place and adjusted. A small blanket, for example a single or one-and-a-half for two people, will constantly expose some parts of the body of those sleeping under it, which will lead to hypothermia and a deterioration in the quality of sleep. Also, the blanket should be 5 centimeters less in width and height than the overall dimensions of the bed linen, so that it does not wrinkle and does not create folds.
Blanket fillers: natural and synthetic
Gone are the days when the leadership was occupied by blankets with natural fillers, at the moment synthetic fibers are popular at the same level as natural ones. This is due to the improvement of production technologies, which led to an increase in the service life, as well as to obtain the qualities of fillers not worse than natural ones, and in some aspects even superior to them. Synthetic fillers are easy to care for, blankets with such fillers can be washed in a regular washing machine in a delicate mode, and can also be twisted, pathogenic microorganisms do not start in them, they also recover their shape well and have good thermal insulating ability.
Blankets with natural fillers such as wool, down / feathers are classics that are always in fashion, they are durable, require proper care and storage. Dry cleaning is also recommended once a year, as well as drying in the open sun. Down duvets are the most expensive, due to the high cost of the filler, as well as laborious production.
What should be a canyon for a blanket cover
The fabric from which the blanket cover is sewn directly affects the durability of the blanket, as well as its appearance. The density of the fabric, as well as the frequency and quality of the stitches, depends on how securely the filler will hold and whether it will not come out over time during use or washing. The most popular fabric for a blanket cover is microfiber, a thin, but at the same time very dense fabric, which is soft and able to hold the filler well, suitable for almost all types of fillers. Also used: coarse calico, ranfors, satin, polycotton, microsatin, and teak, which is used mainly in duvets.
The density of the filler is the most important criterion
The more filler, the warmer the blanket, but there is always a limit when the blanket will no longer be warmer, but will only acquire unnecessary weight and will be uncomfortable.
There are approximate rates of fillers for dividing the use of blankets by season:
200-300gr / m2 summer and spring blankets;
300-400gr / m2 autumn-spring blankets;
400-500gr / m2 - autumn and winter blankets;
over 500gr / m2 - warm winter blankets, class Alaska;
Most manufacturers indicate the season of use of the blanket, but this also depends on the physiological characteristics of the body, as well as on the temperature indicators in a particular living room.
In the online store Best Textiles you will find blankets for every taste, and our managers will help you make the right choice, if you have any questions.
