It doesn’t matter how big, strong, rich or poor you are – everyone needs a blanket to stay warm and get a good night’s rest. Blankets are available in different sizes and colours and there are also different types of blankets to keep you warm …
Blankets
A blanket is a type of bedding, generally speaking, a large piece of cloth, intended to keep the user warm, especially while sleeping. Blankets are distinguished from sheets by their thickness and purpose; the thickest sheet is still thinner than the lightest blanket, because blankets are for warmth, while sheets are for hygiene, comfort and aesthetics. Blankets are subdivided into many types, including quilts, duvets, and comforters, depending on their thickness, construction and/or fill material.
Blankets were traditionally made of wool because of wool's warmth, breathability and natural fire-retardant properties, while sheets were made of cotton or linen, which are less irritating to the skin. These days, synthetic fibres are frequently used for both.
What is available?
Aranda has a few different types of blankets available:
Belfiore: The Belfiore bed blanket is a heavier fur pile blanket that has been keeping South Africans warm for decades.
Valencia: The Valencia is another premium product. Made from the same high-quality fibres as the Belfiore bed blanket, the Valencia’s embossed design creates a unique twist that feels classic and timeless.
Touch Me: The Touch Me bed blanket is made from micro synthetic fibres, resulting in an ultra soft, lightweight and versatile blanket.
Ultimate: This super luxurious two-ply micro-fibre blanket is made by stitching two Touch Me blankets together.
For more information visit http://www.aranda.co.za/
Sesli also has some high quality blankets available:
The Lily double blanket falls under our medium range group. The Lily double weighs 2.5kg. This Blanket is weaved with first grade acrylic yarn. Acrylic fibres create a soft, fine and luxurious feel making this blanket comfortable and warm.
The Eland Blanket is their second heaviest quality and is used mainly for home deco. This Blanket is weaved with first grade acrylic yarn. Acrylic fibres create a soft, fine and luxurious feel making this blanket comfortable and warm. The weight of this blanket is 3kg and manufactured to fit a double bed sized at 200 x 230. The patterns that were chosen are simple but unique, creating an attractive and classy blanket.
The Protea Blanket is a premium quality blanket. This blanket has a different weave from our other blankets and therefore makes this blanket extremely unique. The Protea Blanket is beautifully designed and is manufactured with first grade acrylic yarn. Acrylic fibre creates a fine, soft and luxurious feel, therefore guaranteeing you with comfort.
Sport supporters blankets: Sesli Textiles holds the official licence to manufacture blankets for both Rugby and Soccer Teams. The blankets are available in two sizes 160 x 160 and 200 x 200.
For more information visit http://www.sesli.co.za
Blanky magic
The Blanky is a very recent invention and the ideal product to use when you are relaxing with a book or in front of the TV on a cold winter’s night. It is specially designed to fit the three basic body types and can be worn like a jacket because it has sleeves – this means that you can answer the phone, change the channel and hold your book without your arms getting cold. It is the ideal gift to give anyone who loves to relax during winter time.
For more information visit http://www.blanky.co.za
This striped, micro-fibre blanket from Mr Price Home is 200cm x 220cm. It is lightweight and ideal for children or for snuggling in front of the TV.
Blanket care
Although blankets are made of many different fibres and blends, most of them are washable by hand or machine. Even some wool blankets can be machine-washed.
If you really want to keep your blankets in top shape, follow these additional guidelines:
- Vacuum blankets occasionally to remove dust and lint.
- Air blankets on a clothesline periodically to freshen them.
- Before you wash a blanket, mend or replace bindings and treat spots and stains.
Throws
Throw blankets are smaller blankets, often in decorative colours and patterns, which can be used for extra warmth outside of bed.
Comforter
A comforter is a type of blanket. Comforters are intended to keep the user warm, especially during sleep, although they can also be used as mattress pads. Comforters are generally large and rectangular in shape, filled with natural or synthetic isolative material and encased in a shell/covering. Like quilts, comforters are generally used with a set of sheets.
Duvets
A duvet is a type of bedding — a soft flat bag traditionally filled with down or feathers, or a combination of both, and used on a bed as a blanket. Duvets originated in rural Europe and were made from the down feathers of the eider duck, known for its usefulness as an insulator. Duvets reduce the complexity of making a bed, as it is a single covering instead of the combination of bed sheets, blankets, and quilts or other bed covers, which is traditional in many parts of the world.
In modern times, a duvet is sometimes filled with silk, wool, cotton, or artificial fibres (such as polyester batting or other artificial material).
What is available?
Volpes has the following lovely duvet covers available:
- The Printed Chelsea King size duvet set in Lime.
- The Embellished Scarlett Double duvet set.
- The Plain Ocean Blue Double duvet set.
- The white 100 % Cotton Percale Double duvet set.
- Faux silk, double/queen size duvet set in sage.
For more information visit http://www.volpes.co.za/
Granny Goose manufactures high quality duvets. There are various options available:
Cotton duvets
Natural and light the Cotton Duvets have excellent properties for maintaining body temperature. These duvets are encased is 100% cotton percale with one side plain white and the other side white with a white self stripe.
Down duvets
The handcrafted Channel Style Duvet consists of a series of channels, each individually filled with your choice of filling. The baffle wall construction between the seam lines eliminate cold spots and allow for maximum loft. This flexible duvet is ideal for growing children as additional channels can be added as the child grows. There are three different down duvets available:
Ring-stitch duvet: In a perfect world all duvets would be this light, fluffy and puffy! The Ring-Stitch Duvet features small rings, the size of a R2 coin, stitched into the duvet casing. This creates an attractive sculptured look and keeps the filling evenly distributed through the duvet.
Box-stitched duvet: Created from the inside out, this luxurious duvet consists of a system of boxes that are separated by a series of internal fabric walls. This cross stitching in a box format prevents the shifting of down while the baffle wall construction eliminates cold spots and allows the down to loft to its full potential.
Four Seasons Duvet™: The flexible design of the Four Seasons Duvet™ features two separate down duvets, one lighter than the other. The lighter duvet is ideal for summer, while the medium weight one is perfect for autumn and spring. In winter simply clip the two together for generous warmth. Both duvets are Box-Stitched so that the filling stays evenly distributed.
Fibre Puff duvets
This duvet, also know as the Unicurl Duvet, provides a cosy alternative to down. It is meticulously stuffed with tiny, bouncy, synthetic fibre puff balls to resemble the puffiness of our down filled duvets. It is encased in our 100% cotton down proof fabric and is stitched in the unique Box-Stitch style to ensure that the filling stays in place.
For more information visit http://www.grannygoose.com
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