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How to Care for Wool Throws (2)

July 13, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throw & blanket, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

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

What if my wool throw shrinks?

The most common issue people face after washing their wool throws & blankets is shrinkage. And this is really a problem. This happens when wool items are washed in too warm or even hot water, or dried outside in a direct sunlight. Your wool throws will also shrink if dried in a dryer.

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It is a common problem and a very annoying one because wool blankets once shrunk, will stay this size forever. They cannot be resized back to their previous size.

Functions of Throws & Blankets

June 29, 2012 Tags: 100% alpaca throw, 100% alpaca throws, 100% wool, blanket wool, blankets wool, merino throws, merino wool, throw wool, throws & blankets, throws&blankets, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throws 1 Comment

Let’s first define what throws & blankets are and then speak of their functions. Blanket is a special form of bed linen. A medium size blanket usually has the size of three feet by five feet. It is used to cover oneself while sleeping. A throw is a very similar home textile item and the only significant difference between them is the purpose of using. A throw serves mainly for decorative purposes.

Throws & blankets nowadays can be produced from wide array of fabrics – there can be wool throws & blankets, they can be made of cotton, silk, velvet, fur, chenille, a mixture of cotton and polyester etc. It’s important to mention that when choosing the material of your throw or blanket the purpose of usage has to be kept in mind. Mainly – whether you buy this piece of textile as a bed linen or only for decorative function.

Cleaning Your Wool Throws

June 15, 2012 Tags: wool blanket, wool blankets, wool throw, wool throw & blanket, wool throws, wool throws & blankets No Comments

An important question that people usually ask concerning wool throws is, how should I clean them? The thing is this type of blankets & throws require very little special attention. Here we gathered some tips on how to clean and care for your wool throw or blanket. It’s important to know that unless you have had major accidents with dirt and spill, a wool throw should only be cleaned once or twice a year.

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1. If the need to remove dirt or other debris from your wool throw or any other wool item arises, in most cases you can solve this with a simple brush – just brush the item lengthwise and your blanket will look great.

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.

Wool and Yarn Production Process

March 4, 2012 Tags: balnket wool, carpet wool, rug wool, wool, wool and yarn, wool blanket, wool blankets, wool carpet, wool coat, wool coats, wool hat, wool hats, wool jacket, wool jackets, wool rug, wool sock, wool socks, wool yarn, wool yarns, yarn wool No Comments

Wool of different animals is probably the first fiber to be transformed into cloth. The ability and knowledge of how to spin wool into yarn developed several thousand years B.C. and encouraged trade among tribes of the Mediterranean Sea. Nowadays wool yarn is produced not only from sheep but from other animals – e.g. camels, goats, rabbits – as well. Wool and yarn are highly valued material in textile industry.

The value of the wool yarn is based on fiber diameter (the smaller – the finer), staple length (the longer – the worthier), and density (the tighter – the better).

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