Sheep wool blankets

It is difficult to imagine a modern person for whom comfort is not important. Tired of the rapid pace of life in a day, you want to relax, forget yourself until the morning, plunging into a soft blanket.

In the search for the perfect packing, manufacturers are constantly improving technology by mixing different types of fibers to obtain the perfect product. However, the most popular products from all existing lines are sheep wool blankets. Compared to other fibers, they have a number of features and advantages.

Sheep wool is a natural material obtained by shearing sheep and further processing. Wherever it is used, it is warm and practical everywhere. Any product made of this material becomes not only warm, but also curative, capable of preventing various diseases or becoming an auxiliary component of the treatment itself.

The blanket's healing properties are explained by the "dry" heat, which is capable of:

• calm the nervous system;
• relieve muscle and joint tension;
• accelerate recovery from colds;
• increase blood circulation by relaxing the body;
• soothe the skin.

Sheep wool blankets are anti-static. Upon contact with the user's body, they give off a useful negative charge, freeing the person from the negative positive. Due to this, there is no harmful effect on a person, which increases the body's resistance to headaches, dizziness, depression, and malfunctioning of the thyroid gland.

At the same time, they do not allow external temperature factors (heat or cold) to influence the body, covered by the blanket itself. Thus, the bedspreads create the most comfortable conditions for rest or sleep, excluding the formation of sweat or freezing.

Sheep wool blankets are very hygroscopic. They are able to absorb moisture in the amount of one third of their weight (mainly from the air and produced by the human body), and immediately evaporate it without a trace. Therefore, such products are always dry and provide a similar atmosphere and comfort to the user.

Companies produce lines for people of all ages. The most compact models are designed for children, most of the line is designed for adults. In addition, sheepskin woolen blankets are relatively inexpensive. This allows you to select a product based on the desired parameters, which does not hit the budget.

However, some customers, faced with the purchase of such a blanket, note that, on average, the price for the best models cannot be called low. As a rule, if the cost is several hundred rubles, this indicates the poor quality of the product and the mixed structure of the filler (for example, a mix of wool with synthetic fibers).

A high-quality option, worthy of a purchase, will cost about 2,500 to 5,000 rubles, or even more.

Such bedspreads have the ability to neutralize odors. Due to lanolin (a natural antiseptic), they eliminate the smell of sweat and other extraneous odors, killing the toxic toxins they contain. In addition, due to the fine-mesh structure of the fibers, air is constantly circulating in the filler, which eliminates settling dust.

This approach allows you to easily take care of those closest to you, because a sheepskin blanket is a good gift for any occasion. This is an appropriate and always necessary household item, so it is always welcome.

Alas, it is the natural composition of the material that gives the blanket some inconvenience. Unfortunately, natural sheep wool is not suitable for all users, as it contains a considerable percentage of lanolin.

Those with too sensitive skin (including allergy sufferers) cannot purchase such a blanket, as it can harm their body, causing discomfort (redness, irritation, itching). Therefore, the purchase of such a product must be thorough, regardless of the age of the future user.

Like most bedding, a sheep's wool blanket is often home to dust mites. Moreover, if you do not use it for some time or there is a lot of humidity in the house, and the room is not ventilated, a moth will certainly start in this blanket.

The service life of such products is designed for about 10 - 15 years.

The manufacturer assures that all this time the structure of the filler will remain unchanged, will not cake, remaining homogeneous. In fact, the product loses its properties much earlier.

Another disadvantage of such blankets is their high weight, which is twice as large as those made from camel hair, not to mention downy and lightweight synthetic products. On the other hand, this feature is even liked by many users, for whom the weight is comparable to the indicators of the quality and protection of the body.

One of the significant disadvantages of sheep wool blankets is the complexity of care. Moreover, even the most delicate approach is not always successful, and the quality indicators of the product deteriorate noticeably with each cleaning. In addition, part of the line has a characteristic smell, which not all customers are able to put up with.

Thanks to modern technologies, manufacturing companies have learned to make not prickly, but soft and pleasant to the body products, and the quality characteristics of blankets are not reduced.

In addition to the fact that under such covers, overheating in summer and cold in winter is excluded, they have useful properties, being an adjunct in the treatment of various problems:

• according to doctors, warm sheepskin blankets can strengthen the immune system, having a beneficial effect on the entire body;
• they relieve the user of the feeling of fatigue and blues;
• help to create a cozy atmosphere of the surface of the sleeping place for babies, adding warmth and comfort to the hard surface of the orthopedic mattress;
• relieve prickly heat in children and adults;
• relieve pain in the spine, are relevant for radiculitis, osteochondrosis, rheumatism;
• recommended for those who suffer from sinusitis, asthma, gout, otitis media;
• improve metabolism, relieve puffiness and slow down skin aging;
• have a mild anti-cellulite effect;
• normalize blood circulation and reduce heart rate, normalizing heart function.

Sometimes users notice some massage effect when using such a bedspread. In addition to the anti-inflammatory and warming effect, such products have an antibacterial effect.

In terms of external indicators and the method of manufacturing, sheepskin blankets are available with open and closed wool. In addition, they can be one-sided or two-sided.In terms of composition, such a blanket can be natural woolen or semi-woolen (with the addition of polyester in a ratio of 4: 10), woven or non-woven.

Today, all varieties of sheepskin woolen blankets can be divided into three groups:

• quilted;
• woven;
• fur.

Of these, only quilted ones are closed. Moreover, it is these models that are in demand today more than others. Quilted models with sheepskin filling are a warm quilted wool fabric located between two layers of textiles.

In such designs, the principle is observed: the thicker the woolen layer, the heavier and warmer the blanket itself:

• the light sheepskin version includes about 100 - 150 grams of fiber per square meter. m;
• in lightweight models for 1 sq. m. canvases use about 250 - 300 grams of wool;
• in moderately warm (standard) products, the filler is more - 400 grams;
• especially warm (winter) models for those who are constantly freezing, allow 700 - 800 grams of wool per 1 sq. m and more.

As a double-sided coating of a woolen layer, trade marks often use dense breathable textiles made of natural and mixed fibers (cotton, calico, satin, polycotton). This category of bedspreads is distinguished by the richness of the color palette and colors, which is always important for the buyer and is noted in reviews on the Internet.

The woven model is, in fact, a thin fabric, while not reducing its thermal characteristics. Such a blanket is resistant to deformation, does not wrinkle, it is convenient to store it in a closet or linen drawer of a sofa (bed). Such models are good as summer and demi-season blankets: for those who do not recognize thin bedspreads for winter, they may not be warm enough.

Sheepskin fur blankets can be called the most luxurious category of the line. It is they who can have one or two open sides of a soft filler, being processed along the edge with a wide trimming edging made of knitted fabric.

A one-sided blanket with open wool is convenient because it can be used as a blanket or a blanket, decorating the surface of the sleeping place during the day. More often, polyester or satin becomes the top of one of its sides. Sometimes manufacturers decorate such products with jacquard materials with a bright print.

The parameters of the blanket matter, not only the cost of the product depends on them. It is important that the covers are sufficient and that you do not have to bend your legs to cover. It's bad when you have to huddle under it. Therefore, when buying, it is necessary to take into account the number of people, as well as their height.

In addition, it is important to keep in mind that manufacturers make bedding to specific standards. It will be difficult, if not impossible, to choose a duvet cover for a non-standard model.

Today companies produce products in several sizes, which can be classified as:

• baby - products from newborns to kindergarten kids, the length and width of these products are 60x90, 80x90, 90x120, 100x140, 110x140 cm;
• one and a half sleeping - varieties with parameters 140x200, 140x205, 150x200, 155x200, 155x220, 160x210 cm for one user;
• double - analogues for two, distinguished by great comfort and dimensions: 170x200, 175x205, 180x210 cm;
• euro standard - not only comfortable, but also the most spacious models - 200x210, 200x220 cm.

A rich assortment of textile products gives a lot of options for choosing a quality sheepskin blanket. Sometimes it is so large that it is easy to get confused in it.

To have a more detailed understanding of such bedspreads, you can familiarize yourself with the products of the following companies, marked with positive customer reviews:

• Belashoff - a line of products made of fine-woolen sheep wool with a satin-jacquard cover made of 100% cotton, as well as packaging of a mixed composition, quilted models of a lightweight and standard plan with pleasant colors (budget products designed for the mass consumer);
• Billerbeck - branded products of a German manufacturer, known for the European level of quality, made from wool of fine-fleeced sheep, which have passed several levels of cleaning and carding (original products with a fluffy side made of llama wool, the second - cotton linen and a sheepskin core);

• La Scala - lightweight quilted models of Australian sheep with a small weight (from 1000 to 1300 grams on average), complemented by a jacquard cover, options for adults in standard sizes;
• Dargez - quilts for one and a half, double bed (including European size), a line of warm and inexpensive breathable models, made of sheep and merino wool from Australian sheep; warm, different in weight models with high elastic and heat-resistant qualities;
• Erdenet - products of the Mongolian company of universal sizes for adults, distinguished by relatively low cost and high quality of bedspreads; quilted models, packed in natural cotton covers of pleasant pastel colors;

• "Holtie" - products of the Moscow brand for adults of one-sided plan with fur and satin sides, decorated with monochromatic patterned jacquard covers, as well as double-sided counterparts, warm, incredibly soft, pleasant to the body;
• "Posteltex-plus" - closed covers of the Ivanovo manufacturer for different age categories of users (designed for children and adults), medium density (300 grams per 1 sq. M.), Have plain and colored covers made of teak, coarse calico (the most budgetary products from the companies presented).

Choosing a sheepskin blanket is an activity that requires a careful approach. Not everything sellers advertise is good for every user. If the purchase does not fit, this will affect the quality of sleep: it can be restless, the morning seems heavy, the mood is bad, and the state of health is overwhelmed. Despite the fact that the blanket is just an accessory, a lot depends on it.

If the assortment in the store is wide enough, you should give preference to a product made of fine wool Australian merino wool. Such models are considered the highest quality and most durable, although their weight is somewhat heavier than blankets made of ordinary sheep wool.

It is worth buying a woolen blanket exclusively in a trusted store, being able to see the product with your own eyes, pay attention to the density of the structure, volume, size, top material (in quilts).

The presence of a certificate of quality and compliance with hygiene standards is a prerequisite for the purchase. Moreover, a self-respecting seller always indicates control information on the tag, by which you can find out the manufacturer, the composition and density of the filler, textiles, dimensions, as well as recommendations for care.

If the blanket seems too light, it is likely that its composition is not natural, but mixed. In addition, it is important to pay attention to the cover: for a high-quality blanket, the textiles are always even, smooth, and have no visible defects (scuffs, clues, holes, unpainted areas).

In a good blanket, the filler is evenly distributed, it is elastic, soft, has no seals, lumps and irregularities. In addition, it is important to build on the price, choosing the middle ground between cheap and expensive options.

Sheep wool blankets are capricious to care for and will deform with any, even the most gentle type of cleaning. Even hand washing can damage the structure of the filler fibers, reducing the distance between them, making them smaller.

Under no circumstances should the product be washed in hot water: the wool will turn into felt.

This will delay the accumulation of dirt and delay cleaning. To prevent the blanket from caking and to prevent the creation of an environment for the appearance of microorganisms, it is necessary to periodically ventilate the canvas in the fresh air.

Store the product in a breathable case when not in use. Storage in a plastic bag is unacceptable, which will provoke the appearance of moths.

For those who do not tolerate even the slightest stains, you can go to dry cleaning or wash such products in cool water without spinning. If cleaning is necessary, this can be done with a dry brush or vacuum cleaner.

If washing is unavoidable, ordinary powder cannot be used, and it is also undesirable to wring out the product immediately after rinsing. It is necessary to allow the water to drain naturally, and only then slightly squeeze the blanket. Rotary movements that would damage the structure of the material are excluded.

See below for instructions on how to wash a lambswool blanket.