tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post7116608589806787345..comments2024-03-12T22:46:06.126-07:00Comments on Chris's Old Fashioned Bedding: Old-Fashioned Wool Blankets: Pros and Cons Vs. CottonWriterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04671634833405814020noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-71998601323265341262021-01-10T16:08:52.127-08:002021-01-10T16:08:52.127-08:00Thank you so much for your article....here in Wisc...Thank you so much for your article....here in Wisconsin, it is winter and I'm not liking the fact that I'm using 3 COMFORTERS on top of me at night. I thought maybe a wool blanket with a fleece blanket or two would be better, just as warm and FAR less bulky.<br /> I googled " Pros and Cons of Woolen Blanket" and miraculously your article came up. You've COMPLETELY answered all my questions. I honestly didn't think my Google search would produce results on this topic. Btw, I have asthma also and hope the blanket will not have to touch my skin as I know some wool irritates my skin. It will be the middle layer of three compact blankets. <br /> Stay safe and thanks again for the article. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756585985793655764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-62685871646183596732019-04-22T02:27:35.110-07:002019-04-22T02:27:35.110-07:00Hi, I'm definitely a wool blanket person, inte...Hi, I'm definitely a wool blanket person, interesting article, Angora wool only comes from Angora rabbit though,the Angora goat produces mohair,which is a great fibre in itself, both are made into very luxurious fabrics, Angora because of its scarcity and mohair (cashmere and pashmina also come from goats) because of its exceptionally fine hair which make very delicate threads and lightweight fabrics with all the same properties of new wool. Wool is amazing stuff, the hudson bay blankets you mentioned have been pre shrunk since the 1700 and felted in this way making them easily machine washable, the HBC suggest dry cleaning it because it becomes less fluffy in the machine, and changes the aesthetics, so you can machine wash them if you're willing to brush them afterwards. As for the allergies, most people who suffer from wool allergies tends to be because of the lanolin, your hair is the same keratin based material as wool, so if you can get an allergy test you might find what it is and your experiences will become so much better, new wool tends to break too, scratching your skin and irritating it further, whereas merino, mohair and alpaca are softer and less prone to breaking. I hope you find out, wool against your skin is heavenly. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462467853131119619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-58474674615997654962017-09-07T11:22:04.869-07:002017-09-07T11:22:04.869-07:00Pendelton http://www.pendleton-usa.comPendelton http://www.pendleton-usa.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-88170616488256205072016-09-14T19:55:27.995-07:002016-09-14T19:55:27.995-07:00Where do I by them. Please helpWhere do I by them. Please helpAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151716261409778886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-85780868400312231472016-09-14T19:55:03.667-07:002016-09-14T19:55:03.667-07:00I thought i was the only one in the world to want ...I thought i was the only one in the world to want to sleep on Crisppy sheets ty ty ty Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151716261409778886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-72154352624493104182016-08-28T17:43:26.448-07:002016-08-28T17:43:26.448-07:00Thank you for this very informative blog. Thank you for this very informative blog. Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357460064830011269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6801958290695793419.post-22045469930170388192016-06-28T13:28:20.071-07:002016-06-28T13:28:20.071-07:00I came for the crisp sheets, but as a natural fibe...I came for the crisp sheets, but as a natural fiber girl from way back, want to pass on some experience. On the topic of wonderful wool blanketing, I have to tell everyone what I believe to be the best. I grew up in s very small town with frigid winters. Back in my granny's day, she and her friends would get together to make simple quilts with wool batting. There is nothing like them for lightness and non-stick warmth. I have one leftover from my high school days (and that's a while back). In recent years I have been thrilled to see the availability of commercially made quilts with wool batting. I also saw some with silk batting. I have tried neither, but highly regard the wool quilt option. Probably both need professional cleaning. I picture people sleeping under these with smiles on their faces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com