Guide to Buying a Wool Blanket

Foreword

There is a wide variety of beautifully designed and colorful wool blankets, throws, and plaids to choose from, so how can you tell them apart and make an informed decision when buying one? To help you with this decision, we’ve put together a few very important—yet often overlooked—points to consider when purchasing a wool blanket.

Price point

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

Weight

This is one of the most important considerations. It’s quite obvious when you stop to think about it, but it’s often overlooked at the time of purchase. The reason for this is how prominently this information is displayed in the product description. Blanket manufacturers purchase wool by weight and decide how much wool to use in the production of each blanket. However, this information isn’t always prominently displayed. We strongly urge you to look into this before purchasing the wool blanket of your choice.

Finally, before making a purchase, you should know how much wool is in your blanket. As a general rule, the more wool a blanket contains, the more expensive it will be. However, the more wool it contains, the heavier, more durable, and longer-lasting it will be—not to mention how warm it is!

Country of origin

We suggest that you should know the country of origin before purchasing a wool blanket. While this may seem a bit extreme, it is common knowledge that certain geographic regions are synonymous with high-quality products—for example, Swiss watches, German cars, and Scotch whisky.  The textile industry is no exception, with Scotland, for example, boasting an enviable reputation and centuries of experience. It is this experience, the associated knowledge, and the reputation built up 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 where it is made before purchasing one. With this information, we are in a much better position to understand the differences between the various wool blankets available and the reasons for their price variations. We know that a wool blanket with a higher wool content, produced in a renowned region such as Scotland, is more likely to be of higher quality, more durable, longer-lasting, and superior.