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Alpaca Throws for Gorgeous and Comfortable Home

April 18, 2013 Tags: alpaca blanket, alpaca blankets, alpaca throw, alpaca throws, alpaca wool, alpaca wool blanket, alpaca wool blankets, alpaca wool throw, alpaca wool throws, throws&blankets, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throws No Comments

As you all probably know alpaca throws are made out of alpaca animal (which are bread in the mountains of Peru) wool. Being soft and smooth as well as very warm, alpaca throws are appreciated addition to every home.

Items made from alpaca wool fibers can retain heat and regulate the body temperature and therefore they are perfect companions in chilly winter weather.

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Interesting fact is that the age of the animal does not determine the softness of the fur – both young and old animals provide alpaca wool that is suitable to make very soft products like alpaca throws, alpaca blankets, alpaca garment.

Washing a Wool Throw in the Washing Machine

February 14, 2013 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, Wool care, wool throw, wool throws, woolen blankets, woolen throw, woolen throws No Comments

Wool throws and blankets possess lots of attractive qualities, e.g. fire, water and wrinkle resistance, exceptional insulation and softness. Caring for a wool throw is quite an easy task and we always recommend follow to the instructions the product label dictates. Usually manufacturers insist on dry-cleaning wool products or recommends washing by hand, yet, often wool throws are fine to wash in the washing machine (provided they fit in it, in the first place!).

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To wash a wool blanket in a washing machine, follow these steps:

Smoothing Wrinkles in Wool Throws and Garments

February 2, 2013 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, Wool care, wool garment, wool garments, wool sweater, wool sweaters, wool throw, wool throws, wool wash No Comments

Wool throws, blankets and garments often come with a detailed care instructions on the label. Usually they can only be dry cleaned and some other restrictions may apply. It might seem they are a real pain to maintain. But this is not so. Most of wool throws and garments can be washed at home by hand (although this is not indicated on the label) and they are also a breeze to steam smooth. If your wool throws, sweaters or jackets or any other wool item got wrinkled, just smooth them out this easy way.

The use of the right hanger is important here! Hang your wrinkled garment on smooth wide wooden hanger or wide, rounded plastic one. Stay away of wire hangers and smaller plastic hangers as they may cause your garments to stretch out at the shoulders.

Christmas Gifts: Wool Throws, Scarves, Clothes and Accessories

December 13, 2012 Tags: ool gifts, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool clothes, Wool for Christmas, wool gift, wool scarf, wool scarves, wool throw, wool throws No Comments

Wool throws are not the only wool products suitable to give as a gift for Christmas. Although I am an admirer of wool throws and blankets, this time I decided to do an investigation of what other original and interesting things can be made of wool and given as gifts. Felted wool is getting increasingly popular; there are lots of individual craftsmen working with wool, so let’s check what masterpieces are there to choose from.

Wool throw is a perfect gift for the person e want to make impression to or the one we love so much, as it is a quite expensive gift. So, I think, what if I want something smaller, simpler and within a small budget. Here are the results of my browsing. Beautiful and exquisite wool things to choose:

1. Gorgeous and masculine, jolly, top quality wool scarf from Papastour. Elegant, isn’t it?

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2. Hand-made retro style pendant in wool. A thing to be noticed! From OnceUponATeaTime.

Top 6 Most Beautiful Wool Throws for Christmas

November 29, 2012 Tags: merino wool throw, sheep throw, sheep wool throw, throws&blankets, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws&blankets No Comments

Wool throws and blankets, being soft, cozy and warm, are perfect Christmas gifts. They symbolize our sincere feelings and our best wishes for the person receiving the gift. And this is why a wool throw is an always appreciated present. Depending on our budget we can choose anything from the simplest sheep wool throw to most luxurious cashmere throws. It is wise, of course, to know beforehand if the receiver is not allergic to any type of the fiber.

1. All-time classic must-have. Warm and cozy and simply gorgeous!

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2. Adorable shade of blue.. Reminds me of snowy winter or summer at the sea..

Wool Throws – Perfect Gifts for Christmas

November 19, 2012 Tags: alpaca throws, merino throw, merino wool throws, sheep throws, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool Christmas gift, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

Curling up on a sofa after a hectic day with a warm and cozy wool throw is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Similar to slipping into a nice warm bath – heavenly. Quality wool throw provides luxurious comfort and helps to relax. If this is what you wish to your closest – include wool throws and blankets to your Christmas gifts list.

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Wool throws & blankets are used not only to cover oneself on chilly evenings – they are perfect as duvets in colder months. Or as an extra layer on a top of a duvet. There are only little alternatives to a pure wool throw to keep one warm at night. Unlike man made bedding, wool blanket won’t slide around and end up on the floor, sleeping under a pure wool blanket is like being gently hugged you as one sleeps. Wool has natural breathing properties. It traps warmth in the winter, but also lets air flow through wool, preventing one from overheating in the summer.

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.

How to Care for Wool Throws (4)

August 16, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, Wool care, wool throw, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

Let‘s continue our series of articles of how to care for wool throws and blankets.

How to prevent lint on wool throws and blankets

It’s in the nature of wool throws (and all wool items for that matter) to attract lint. The lint on dark colored wool throws & blankets (black, brown, grey) will show up much more. The tendency of wool products to attract lint is natural and there isn’t a lot one can do to avoid that natural habit, but fortunately there are some actions you can take to lessen its effect on your wool throw.

The first advice is to make the proper decision when purchasing your wool throw (when this is possible). As dark colored wool blanket will generally show up more lint so (and if this is what bother you in the first place) opt for lighter when you are picking out your wool throw or blanket.

How to Care for Wool Throws (3)

July 24, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, Wool care, wool throw, wool throw & blanket, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

We continue our articles about how to care for wool throws.

How to protect my wool throws from moths?

Wool throws & blankets can be damaged by moths when they are not being used for some time and/or stored in some quiet storage place. Wool throws in some dark dry place with little human traffic is an ideal place for moths to lay their eggs there. The wool larvae then develop from the eggs and they will feed on the wool making the damage to your throw or blanket or any other wool item.

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To avoid this you should use airtight storage bags to keep your wool throws when you are not using them for longer intervals of time. It unlikely though, a moth damage would occur you put your wool throws away for just a little bit at time. To be on the safe side, always store them completely cleaned and brushed.

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