Advantages of wool

Wool blankets are durable and long lasting. Wool fiber is unsurpassed in
flexible strength. Its resilience and elasticity allows wool blankets to keep their
softness and shape for a lifetime of use.

Wool blankets are absorbent and healthy. Wool fibers naturally draw moisture
away from the body and can absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture without
becoming clammy from perspiration, keeping you dry when sleeping.

Wool blankets provide comfortable warmth. Wool fibers are fluffy with tiny air
pockets. Their loftiness and cushiony insulation keep body heat in and cold out.

Wool blankets are flame-resistant. Wools’ natural moisture content makes it
non- combustible. A wool blanket will not melt or ignite into flames; an excellent
safety precaution when sleeping or lounging around the campfire.

Wool Blankets are dirt and odor resistant. Wool's microscopic scales hold dirt
near the surface of the fabric, making it easy to remove at the same time
preventing odors from being absorbed by the fibers.

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The Advantages Of Wool

Lambs or Virgin Wool
This is the highest quality of sheep's wool on the market. Lambswool is taken from
sheep at their first shearing (usually at around seven months old). It is supremely soft,
smooth, resilient, elastic, and has superior spinning properties. Because of its soft
silkiness and warmth, lambswool fibers are used in the production of garments worn
close to the skin. Lambswool is the most hypoallergenic of all wools and is resistant
to dust mites, dirt, and odors.

Wool Blends
The best wool blend will comprise of 85% wool and 15% nylon. This blend has the
same characteristics and performance as 100% wool, with some notable advantages.
First it adds even more durability to the wool and less likely to tear. This makes it an
ideal choice for outerwear in tough environments. It also keeps shrinking of the fabric
to a minimum and gives the wool a nice soft touch with minimal itch.

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