Merino Wool Blankets

Healthy sleep – guarantee of high-quality rest, vigorous awakening and excellent well-being throughout the day. But in order for a person to get enough sleep, several factors must come together: the comfort of the mattress, the most comfortable height and softness of the pillow, and, of course, a well-chosen blanket that warms in the cold and refreshes in the heat. Do you think that the combination of these properties in a single product is impossible? However, there are such universal blankets. They are made from merino wool.

Merino is a very special, elite breed of sheep. It is believed that it was bred in Spain, in the XII century, however, after they were brought to Australia in the 18th century, sheep were raised almost exclusively there. The reason was the special Australian climate, favorable for these animals. Merinoses differ from ordinary sheep in a small size, they are not kept for eating.The trump card of these cute creatures - chic wool, from which things are amazing in their qualities.

Merino sheep wool contains a unique component - lanolin. When the blanket is heated under the influence of body temperature, microscopic particles of this substance penetrate into the skin, and then into human blood and contribute to the improvement of the body. That is why the blankets of this material are recommended for people suffering from diseases of the joints, which have a tendency to swelling, problems with the circulatory system. They are also good for athletes, as they help to cope with excessive muscular tension and relieve pain. One of the remarkable properties of such a blanket that will appeal to women is the fight against orange peel and skin rejuvenation.

However, merino wool is famous not only for its healing qualities. Blankets made from it have a number of advantages:

• Stabilization of temperature. Due to the fact that the wool fibers are perfectly breathable and do not interfere with its circulation, under the blanket creates exactly the temperature that is required at a given time: a comfortable coolness in the summer time and warmth - in the winter.
• Merino wool is a very hygroscopic material. The blanket from it is able to absorb and evaporate moisture (up to 30% of its own weight), while remaining dry and comfortable.
• These products "breathe." Air circulates easily among the fibers. This property, as well as the ability of lanolin to neutralize harmful substances, allows the woolen blanket to maintain pristine freshness and not absorb foreign aromas.
• Fire safety. The fact is that wool fibers are stored inside a small amount of moisture. In addition, each hair has an outer stratum corneum. Therefore, to ignite a product made from such a material, a higher temperature is needed than for the other natural fibers.
• Merino wool products are not subject to static electricity. and are not “dust collectors”, do not cause allergic reactions, which is why they are recommended even for newborn babies.
• Ability to self-cleaning. The free circulation of oxygen helps such blankets to be always clean. The dead particles of the epidermis and other "pollutants" do not settle on them.

Blankets of merino wool are divided according to two characteristics:

• By weight and density of fibrous plexus they are divided into light, in which this density does not exceed 150 grams per m2 - they are intended for use in the warm season; lightweight, with a density of weaving up to 300 grams per m2, recommended for all seasons and particularly warming in blown rooms with high humidity; and, finally, on the standard ones, which have the densest knitting (up to 400 grams per m2) and perfectly heat into the most severe frost.
• In appearance Wool blankets are divided into blankets with a filler, when the wool is inside the cover, made of cotton or satin fabric - this is the most common type, they fit perfectly into any interior solutions, serve for a long time and have a relatively low cost; products with one open side of the wool, when the other can be satin or synthetic; and completely woolen, the most expensive, beautiful and comfortable.

A blanket of merino wool is an expensive pleasure.Therefore, his choice should be approached responsibly, with skill. What factors should be considered when buying it:

• Fluctuation of the temperature background in the room, depending on the season and weather.
• Features of your own body: whether you are “frozen” or love when it is cooler.
• Do you like thick or thin blankets.
• You sleep alone or together.
• Prefer the product in the case or not.

Also pay attention to the following product features:

• Like a blanket sewn. There are 3 types of tailoring: quilted parallel, stitched in "squares" or the so-called karostep - patterned stitching. It is preferable to choose the 2nd or 3rd species.
• What is the cover made of? (if any). It is recommended to opt for a bandage, satin or jacquard canvas. They are natural, well breathable, quite durable, serve for a very long time, are pleasant to the body.
• Details on the label. The following should be indicated: manufacturer, in which country it was made, care recommendations, materials for the manufacture of the sheath and filler. Completely natural "filling" is accompanied by a mark NOMITE.
• Presence or absence of smell. It is worth paying attention to whether there is an admixture of "chemistry" in the flavor. It should not be.
• Workmanship. Good manufacturing companies carefully monitor the performance of their products and exclude defective goods with protruding threads and stitching curve.
• IntelligenceOn all labels and product labels must be completely identical.

So, you have chosen a suitable blanket of merino wool. However, like all products from natural materials, it needs special care. Let's take a look at the basic rules:

• How to better deal with pollution: wash or clean. In principle, merino wool blankets can be washed if the information label does not indicate the opposite. The presence or absence of a cover does not matter. There are a number of manufacturing companies that do not allow the possibility of washing their products. If you purchased a blanket with the prohibition of washing on the label, take it to dry cleaning and be sure to notify employees about the presence of merino in the composition of natural wool.

Washing a wool blanket is allowed only by hand, in water with a temperature of up to 30 degrees Celsius. Washing powder, use a special, designed for products made of wool. Rinse blankets produced in the same water, not cold or hot. Twist and squeeze can not.

• How to dry. Drying a merino blanket should be done on a horizontal surface. He carefully straightened and put on cotton fabric, for example, on a large towel or sheet. When you dry the blanket, from time to time, turn it over, shake it. Do not put it near the heating elements or under the sun's rays.

• How to store. Storage of a blanket of merino wool should be carried out by folding it into a bag of canvas or cotton and then cleaning in a closet or a box for bed linen. It is recommended to put a means to drive away the mole near the product.

Blankets made from merino sheep wool have gained popularity and love among consumers all over the world. People are satisfied with the medicinal and hypoallergenic properties of the products. They also note that these blankets always “know” which heating temperature you need to choose at one time or another. Very fond of these products and moms. Children sleep comfortably under merino blankets, the possibility of both overheating and freezing is excluded. The ability to evaporate moisture is also very important. Toddlers do not sweat and do not suffer from diaper rash.

Therefore, if you hesitate, what kind of blanket will last you the longest, make your sleep comfortable and strong, and also be able to “tune in” to your personal preferences, stop your choice on a merino wool product.You may pay a little more for it, but in any case, this purchase will fully justify itself.

For information on the properties of merino wool blankets, see the following video.