All about plaid blankets

On a rainy autumn or cold winter evening, it is so nice to wrap yourself in a warm blanket with a cup of hot tea in your hands. However, few people know that the plaid was invented in northern Scotland - in the mountainous region, which is famous for its winds. Today this textile is a useful multifunctional piece of furniture. I use it as bedspreads in living rooms and bedrooms. Its compact size allows you to take it with you on a picnic.

A wide variety of design options allows you to choose the perfect product for any interior.

Various natural materials are used to make plaid woolen blankets. Thereby products are absolutely environmentally friendly, moisture resistant, incredibly warm and have a long service life. In addition, any wool has a beneficial effect on human skin, improves blood microcirculation.

However, at the same time, textiles made from natural wool are much more expensive than others. Also, a woolen blanket may not be suitable for allergy sufferers.

Consider whose wool is used in the production of plaid blankets.

• Sheep... Due to the soft texture, the products are very soft, therefore they are suitable even for the delicate skin of babies. The best is the wool of the merino sheep. The cost of blankets made from wool of other types of sheep is less, but the fabric is coarser.

• Camel... This material is very light and incredibly soft. A camel wool blanket will perfectly warm you on a cold winter evening. In addition, such a product practically does not get dirty and has waterproof properties.The only drawback is that real camel wool cannot be dyed, so you can find products made of such material only in sand and beige tones.

• Alpaca... The softest and warmest wool. A blanket made of such material warms several times better than a blanket made of sheep's wool.

• Goat... There are two types of fabric obtained from goat hair - cashmere and mohair (depending on the breed of animal). The material is warm and very pleasant to the touch.

Now plaid blankets are also made from synthetic fabric - fleece... Products from such material are obtained soft, hypoallergenic and quite warm... Fleece blankets are lightweight, do not fade and are very easy to care for. There is only one drawback - they can become electrified.

The modern choice of plaid designs will delight you with its diversity. The difference between them lies in the size of the cell and the color palette. The following color combinations are popular:

• red with black and white;

• beige with brown;

• blue with blue;

• orange with green;

• blue and light gray.

In any case, a plaid blanket used as a bedspread looks stylish and beautiful. The main thing is that the chosen product is combined with the interior of the room.... Warm colors will make the room warmer, which is so necessary in the winter season.

Designers advise to choose a bedspread to match the color scheme of curtains.

The model in beige and brown check will suit any interior style, making it even more cozy.

By style, there are these types of plaid blankets:

• goose foot;

• Scottish cell;

• in Burberry style.

The catalog of products in a cage is presented in a wide range of sizes. Therefore, you can easily select a product for a single, one-and-a-half or double bed.

The products are manufactured in standard sizes.

• 140 (150) x 170 (200) cm. The most common, suitable as a bedspread on a baby sofa or a single bed. Often used as a chair cover. Some take shelter with it instead of a blanket.

• 100 x 70 cm... Blanket size for small children. It can also be used as a cape or scarf.

• 170 (200) x 220 (240) cm... A blanket that can be used as a bedspread for a sofa or double bed. They can take cover together.

Before you buy yourself a checkered blanket, you should understand for what purposes it will be used.

• If you intend to use it as a blanket, then the design can be chosen to your liking. It is better to buy models made of natural wool, they keep warm well and are very pleasant to the body.

• When choosing a blanket as a bedspread, you should build on the parameters of the sofa or bed, as well as the interior of the room... The material from which the product is made is also important. Since it is supposed to sit or lie on the bedspread (depending on the furniture), it is necessary to choose a wear-resistant material that can withstand washing well.

• Folds on the folds indicate the poor quality of the product. Such a blanket will be short-lived.

• On a quality product there will be no protruding threads and irregularities.

• An uneven pattern indicates a poor-quality product, therefore, when buying, be sure to unfold the product and inspect the drawing.

• The surface of the blanket should be smooth, without irregularities.

• Should not be present foreign smell.

• When choosing a blanket for children, be sure to make sure that the product is pleasant to the touch and does not prick.

The most successful option for using a plaid blanket in interior styles such as Provence and country. It gives a certain completeness to the atmosphere, creates a warm and cozy atmosphere.A product with a large cell pattern will harmoniously fit into the light design of the room. For a bright design, goosefoot bedspread is suitable.

V classic it is better to use products in light colors for the interior. This model emphasizes the sophistication and elegance of the room.

In modern styles such as hi-tech, minimalism, the plaid blanket looks very stylish, making the environment warm and comfortable.