Instructions for buying a wool blanket

Foreword

There are a plethora of beautifully designed and colourful wool blankets, throws and plaids to choose from, so how can you differentiate between them and make an informed decision when purchasing? To help you make that decision, we have put together a few very important but often overlooked points to consider when purchasing a wool blanket.

Price point

Price is usually the starting point for many, as we know how much we have or want to spend on a blanket. As with many other products and services, price can be very indicative of quality. Wool blankets are no exception, and after reading our quick guide, you'll understand why price can be a key indicator of quality, durability, and longevity of your wool blanket. The following points apply to each price point.

Weight

This is one of the most important considerations. It's pretty obvious when you stop to think about it, but at the time of purchase, it's often overlooked. The reason for this is because of how prominent this information is when reviewing the product description. Blanket manufacturers purchase wool by weight and decide how much wool is used in the manufacture of each wool blanket, but it's not always displayed prominently. We would urge you to research this before purchasing your chosen wool blanket.

Finally, you should know how much wool is in your blanket before you buy it. Generally speaking, the more wool there is in a blanket, the more expensive it will be. However, the more wool there is, the heavier, more durable, hard-wearing and longer lasting it will be, not to mention the warmer!

Country of manufacture

We suggest that before buying a wool blanket, you should know the country of manufacture. Although this may seem a little extreme, it is well known that certain geographical regions are synonymous with high quality products, eg Swiss watches, German cars, Scottish whisky. The textile industry is no exception, with Scotland, for example, having an enviable reputation and centuries of experience. It is this experience, the associated knowledge and reputation accumulated over the centuries that make Scotland experts in their field.

Summary

We now know that it is essential to know the weight of a wool blanket and its manufacturing source before purchasing a wool blanket. With both of these pieces of information, we are in a much more informed position to understand the discrepancies between the variety of wool blankets available and the reasons for their price differences. We know that a wool blanket with a higher wool content and manufactured in a reputable region, eg Scotland, is more likely to be of higher quality, more durable, longer lasting and superior.