| If you've ever wondered why people's eyes light up | | | | wool. |
| when the name Merino is spoken, then you'll want to | | | | Faribault Mills offers a really nifty, creative blanket |
| check out this info to get the scoop on their famous | | | | created for the couple that never can agree on |
| blankets! | | | | temperature. Their Dual-Weight Merino Wool Blanket is |
| You might have thought that wool meant a heavy, | | | | woven so that one side of the fabric is twice as |
| cumbersome, musty olive drab green blanket. Those | | | | insulating as the other side. It has a lightweight thermal |
| days were over since Merino came on the scene. | | | | weave, the breathable blanket allows the cool-natured |
| Merino blankets are created exclusively from wool | | | | partner to sleep on the heavier, warmer side while the |
| obtained from white sheep that were originally grown | | | | other partner can enjoy the lightweight, less insulating |
| raised around Merino Spain. | | | | portion. |
| Today, Merino wool is taken from sheep and lambs in | | | | These oversized blankets are available in king and |
| Australia and New Zealand as well. The heavy fleece | | | | queen size and are crafted in the United States from |
| shorn from these lambs is of exceptional quality and | | | | the finest Merino yarns. Edges are whip-stitched for |
| very, very soft. | | | | elegance and the blankets are machine washable. |
| The long natural fibers allow products created from | | | | Eldridge Textile's Victory Merino Wool Blanket is made |
| this wool to be lightweight while providing extremely | | | | in Italy from the finest Australian wools. The yarn is left |
| good insulating properties...some say possibly the best | | | | with a slight nap to increase thermal heat retention. |
| insulation possible in a woolen blanket. | | | | The wide jacquard border on all four sides of this |
| Anything created with these extra long fibers are | | | | blanket provides for long wear and tear and come in |
| incredibly durable and will look great after years of use. | | | | some intensely gorgeous colors also! |
| It'll be resistant to flame, doesn't wrinkle easily and | | | | One favorite I wanted to mention is made by |
| resists dirt naturally. | | | | Campagnia Lane Preziose. They provides several |
| What more could you ask for in blankets for your | | | | exceptional choices in Merino products. Like their silk |
| home? | | | | and lambswool blanket, which has silk borders on all |
| The finest quality wool in the world, the yarn used to | | | | four sides. Sweet! |
| create a genuine Merino blanket will be 100% from | | | | It's available in a color called stone, which is almost |
| Merino sheep. | | | | pure white. While this one costs a bit more because of |
| If the label indicates the product is lamb's wool, the | | | | the silk embellishment, the classic, elegant look makes it |
| wool will be even softer and more luxurious. You'll find | | | | worth the price if you're looking for a perfect |
| many blankets created in solid colors to highlight the | | | | compliment to the bed or even the sofa. |
| lush appearance of these particular wools. | | | | You'll also find summer- weight woolen blankets and |
| How about sage, linen, scarlet, peach or navy for a | | | | even baby blankets in a gorgeous pallet of colors that'll |
| few of your choices! | | | | just thrill you! |
| The term "hand" refers to how a fabric feels when | | | | Sure, you'll find lots of wool blankets that are less |
| placed in the human hand. The hand of the fabrics | | | | expensive than Merino. |
| created from Merino wool is especially soft and silky. | | | | But if you're looking for the exceptional softness and |
| These bedding products feel so very luxurious, you'll | | | | heirloom quality that come with such a blanket, then |
| want nothing else! | | | | you'll be warmly surprised at all of the selections |
| Let's look at a few of the most popular types of | | | | available when you shop online. |
| blankets created from this very special world famous | | | | You've got the world at your fingertips! |