All about fleece blankets

The fleece blanket is a great addition to both the living room and the bedroom. The soft and cozy bedspreads are lightweight and are suitable for sleeping comfortably at home, as well as for traveling or hiking.

This warm fleece blanket will appeal to both adults and children. Such products are bought even for small children and newborns. Fleece blankets have a lot of advantages.

1. Large selection of colors. Finding the perfect one for your home is easy. There are both monochromatic products and decorated with various patterns.
2. High hygroscopicity. The material is highly breathable and quickly absorbs excess moisture. Because of this, the body does not sweat during sleep.
3. Ease... Sleeping under such a blanket is very comfortable. Plus, it fits perfectly into a suitcase, bag or backpack.
4. Easy to care for. You can wash a blanket both in a typewriter and by hand.
5. Wear resistance... With proper care, the product does not lose its attractiveness for a long time. It is also immune to mites and moths.
6. Availability... Despite all their positive qualities, fleece blankets are inexpensive.

But such products also have their drawbacks. The synthetic fleece blanket stores static electricity. Fortunately, this problem can be easily fixed. All you need to do is use a quality fabric softener. However, it is worth remembering that this material is highly flammable. Therefore, it must be used very carefully near open flames.

Many people also complain that pills quickly appear on the surface of the fleece fabric. But this problem is faced by those who buy cheap blankets that are of low quality.

The raw material used to create fleece blankets is polyester combined with other man-made fibers. There are several basic types of blankets.

1. Lightweight... Thin bedspreads work well for summer. They are lightweight and absorb moisture well.
2. Insulated... Multilayer products are worth buying for the winter. It will be comfortable to sleep under such a warm blanket even on a frosty night.
3. Unilateral... Such products are most often used for interior decoration. The print on this bedspread is on one side only.
4. Bilateral... Products with a double-sided color or bright interesting colors look very beautiful and are more practical.

The choice of the size of the blanket depends on where it will be used. You need to decide on this parameter before buying.

• Armchair... For a standard chair, a small blanket measuring 130x170 cm is suitable.Those who have a chair-bed at home should pay attention to the models measuring 150x200 cm.

• Crib. Newborn babies can be put in a crib with a small blanket measuring 75x75 cm.For an older child, a size of 100x140 cm or 130x150 cm is suitable.

• Single bed... A child of primary school age can buy a product measuring 140x205 cm; teenager - 150x200 cm.

• Double bed. When equipping a large bed, you should pay attention to products measuring 220x240 cm.

When choosing a warm fleece blanket, you should also pay attention to its colors. Plain products are considered the most popular and widespread. They can be used in both bedrooms and living rooms.

White, beige, light blue or coral will look beautiful in the interior of both large and small rooms. A product of green, yellow or red color will add brightness to the room. But for the dacha or in the guest room, non-marking products are most often bought. Plaids can be made in black, dark blue, purple or any other color.

Products with original prints also look spectacular. A popular option is plaid or striped blankets. Bedspreads with an original logo or an unusual corporate pattern also look beautiful.

When choosing a blanket, in addition to its appearance and size, it is worth paying attention to other parameters.

1. Price... Price is not always an indicator of quality. The fact is that imported models are often more expensive than domestic ones. Their quality can be similar. Therefore, when buying a blanket, you need to study its composition, description and learn more about the manufacturer.
2. Package... This parameter also plays an important role. Before purchasing the product, you must carefully inspect it. It must be clean and well packed. This indicates that the blanket was stored in the correct conditions and was not damaged.
3. Appearance. The pile on the bedspread should be even. There can be no spots or bald spots on the surface of the product. When examining the bedspread, special attention should be paid to the quality of the seams. If they look neat, the edges of the garment will not unravel when washed.
4. Smell... When buying a blanket, you need to make sure that it does not have an unpleasant odor. It may indicate that low-quality raw materials were used in the production process, or storage conditions were violated.

Proper care will help extend the life of a quality product. You can wash fleece blankets either by hand or in a washing machine. In the process, you need to adhere to certain rules.

1. Observe the temperature regime... This is important for both hand and machine wash. Fleece should not be washed in hot or cold water. It is best to do this at a temperature of 30-40 degrees.
2. Choose a delicate wash. Whenever possible, a fleece blanket is best hand washed. So it will definitely not stretch and lose its attractiveness. When washing in a washing machine, you should always choose a delicate cycle. Wringing out fleece blankets by hand is also not worth it. It is better to let the product dry naturally.
3. Use liquid detergents. They clean the fabric well. Powdered products rinse much worse from thick fleece. It is best to buy special products designed for membrane or fleece items.
4. Use a quality rinse aid... Water-repellent fleece blankets should be rinsed after washing with a quality fabric softener or fabric softener. It will restore all the properties of the fleece.
5. Soak bedspread before hand wash. This will get rid of the various stains in a shorter time. Soak your fleece in warm, but not hot, water.

You cannot iron a fleece blanket. This will damage the product. To prevent the thing from looking wrinkled and ugly, it should be properly dried. This is best done at room temperature. You need to hang the blanket carefully, making sure that there are no ugly folds and creases on things... Otherwise, the blanket will stretch and look less attractive.

If you follow these simple rules, the fleece blanket will look beautiful even after many months of regular use.