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Wool Throws and Other Types of Blankets

When shopping for blankets the natural wish is to select the best one. As wool throws and other blankets are quite costly to buy, it’s wise to know beforehand what types of throws & blankets exist and then decide which one we exactly want. So, check out the list:

Wool Throws & Blankets. Wool throws come in variety of materials and colors. There are merino throws, alpaca throws, even cashmere throws and ones made of yarn blends. They are extremely warm and look classy when placed in sitting room or bedroom. Can be used as an interior detail.
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Alpaca Wool: Throws and Clothing

October 17, 2012 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca clothes, alpaca clothing, alpaca scarf, alpaca scarves, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws No Comments

Alpaca throws and clothing are on high demand and popular for several reasons. The alpaca wool fibers are similar to ones of sheep but warmer and do not have poky fibers that make other wool fabrics itchy and not that comfortable to wear.

Alpaca wool products make a perfect choice for those who have skin and other allergies but still want to wear wool or use it at home. Sheep’s wool is full of lanolin and this makes it unsuitable for allergic people or those with sensitive skin to wear. Simple as it seems, this is still an important reason that contributes to popularity of alpaca throws, blankets, clothing and accessories.

3 Main Attributes of Wool (Throws, Blankets, and Clothes)

October 10, 2012 Tags: alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, cashmere throw, cashmere throws, cashmere wool, merino wool, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool clothes, wool scarves, wool throw, wool throws, wool yarn No Comments

Wool and products made of it (like wool throws, blankets, wool clothing) are experiencing a revival some last years as the textile market is in a great demand of natural materials. Wool throws and blankets were used for many centuries to keep people warm. By discovering and implementing the method of cutting and combing people started the extensive use of wool to make things that bring warmth and coziness as well as protection. Throws and blankets are among the most popular wool products. Angora, alpaca throws, even cashmere throws found their places is many homes.

To consider oneself a wool-educated person, one has to know the main attributes of wool.

Wool Throws and Rugs Keep Your Home Warm and Cozy

October 4, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, wool rug, wool rugs, wool throw, wool throws No Comments

Both wool throws and rugs are meant to keep you warm and comfortable. Natural wool throws will protect your body against the chill while wool rugs will keep your feet warm. Not only that – wool rugs make flooring cozier and smoother and a way nicer to your feet.

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Benefits of pure wool throws were discussed a lot in our blog, let’s talk more about wool rugs today.

Feeling Warm and Cozy with Alpaca Wool

September 12, 2012 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, alpaca wool yarn No Comments

Every autumn and winter, lots of people look for at least one or two additional layers to put on in order to keep warm and stay healthy. Very often a layer of those is made from wool – sheep wool. Unfortunately, it is apparent that most people have never heard of alpaca wool, angora wool or cashmere wool.

Alpaca animal resembles a llama and both originated in the southern Andes, areas that today are part of Peru and Bolivia. In later years alpacas have been most successfully exported to many other countries – e.g. the United States, Australia, and are now bred for their exquisite wool.

100% Alpaca Throws: Top Quality and Comfort

May 23, 2012 Tags: 100% alpaca throw, 100% alpaca throws, alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

Alpaca is an animal of the camelid family which lives in the high altitudes of the South American Andes. They are gentle creatures appreciated for their ability to produce a superb, heavy fleece of fine, strong fiber that is considered one of the most luxurious in the world. Alpaca fleece is used to produce a variety of products and 100% alpaca throws are among the most popular. Alpaca wool lacks lanolin and this makes it hypoallergenic. And the presence of tiny air pockets in the fiber ensures not only lightness of the wool, but also its excellent insulation properties. All this results in quality alpaca throws that are unbelievably soft and ideal for keeping one nice and comfy when there’s a chill in the air!

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Alpaca wool comes in a variety of colors – solid white, black and different shades of them as well as mixes of brown and grey in between.

Merino Wool Throws & Blankets

May 8, 2012 Tags: merino blanket, merino blankets, merino throw, merino throws, merino wool, merino wool blanket, merino wool blankets, merino wool throw, merino wool throws, throws & blankets No Comments

Choosing a wool throw or a blanket one must include merino wool throws & blankets among the options. Merino wool products are well known for their warmth, resilience, natural elasticity and softness. These properties make merino wool the ideal material for quality sleeping environment. Merino wool provides throws & blankets with lasting texture and comfort and also resists microbes and dust mites.

In order to help you choosing the best merino wool throw or blanket, we have put together this article, so read on!

Choosing a wool scarf for style, warmth and comfort

May 1, 2012 Tags: alpaca scarf, alpaca scarves, baby alpaca scarf, baby alpaca scarves, cashemre scarf, cashmere scarves, wool scarf, wool scarves No Comments

When weather starts getting cooler, what is the first choice of all the accessories that help to keep you stylish and also provide comfort and warmth? Of course, it‘s a wool scarf!

I remember wool scarves of my childhood well – they were all hand-knit by my mother or grandmother and were long, fluffy and very warm! And they did their work perfectly during those long cold winters.

Cashmere Throws – a Luxurious Choice

April 18, 2012 Tags: cashmere blanket, cashmere blankets, cashmere fleece, cashmere throw, cashmere throws, cashmere wool, cashmere wool yarn, cashmere yarn, wool yarn No Comments

Having one or some cashmere throws is a wish by many who seek for true luxury and comfort at home. The feeling one wraps him/herself in a cashmere throw is incomparable. Although there are lots of quality types of wool that allow a throw be really soft and warm, cashmere yarn is certainly a king among them.

Soft, warm, comforting – the amazing lure of cashmere throw is undeniable. There is simply hardly anything more exquisite next to our skin than a feather-light touch of cashmere.

Alpaca Throws for Cozy and Stylish Home

March 29, 2012 Tags: alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool yarn, blakets wool, blanket wool, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool fabrics, wool fiber, wool fleece, wool throw, wool throws, wool yarn No Comments

It is difficult nowadays to imagine a home without a wool throw or two. Although many types of wool are used in wool blankets and throws production, alpaca throws are considered among the best. Apart from superb qualities of alpaca wool, alpaca throws are appreciated for their smoothness and elegant looks.

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You can read about the qualities of alpaca wool yarn in one of our previous articles. But in short – alpaca wool is collected from a South American animal alpaca that is grown in the Andes specifically for their high quality fiber which had been used for textile items and clothing for ages.

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