Palm Beach Luxury Linens : Preparing for Cooler Climates this Fall & Understanding Which Blankets are Best

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Choosing the Proper Blanket

So, as fall begins to lower the evening temperatures, it’s time to look in the linen closet and pull out those comfy cozy blankets that were so delicately stored away or turn to Pioneer Linens for some new ones.

With that, we would like to help you choose which blankets are best for you this season by providing some valuable insight to their functionality.

Did you know that a blanket on its own does not provide warmth? A blanket is simply an insulation that allows you to retain body heat.

Blankets are woven from lots of different materials these days so snuggling under your covers is a very personal choice .

For centuries, cashmere has captivated the world as the softest, warmest, and most luxurious fiber in existence.

Wool is woven from the coat of a sheep. Different varieties of sheep produce different kinds of wool. The tighter the weave of the fiber, the warmer the blanket. A wool blanket helps absorb moisture in a damp environment to give warmth on a cold night.

Now days there are many variations of cotton blankets. Cotton blankets are usually for someone who want a material that can give them a little weight for a cover but also a fabric that breaths. The fibers of a cotton blanket allow for comfort in cool weather or the cool temperature of an air conditioned room.

One of the newest luxuries is the experience and comfort of white goose down in a lightweight blanket. The unique baffle box design eliminates shifting. Soft, breathable 100% combed cotton. Trimmed with a luxurious satin flange. Machine wash and fluff dry.

Most Common Sizes of Blankets

Twin-size blankets are usually around 66" x 90"

Queen or Full/Queen. Queens are usually 90" x 90".

King. Kings tend to be 111" x 90".

Throw. Generally, our throw-size blankets are 50" x 70", though some may vary.

Caring for your Blankets

To be sure that you are laundering your blankets correctly, refer to the tag and wash or dry clean as instructed. Use a mild soap and go lightly on the amount that you add to the washer, Less is usually better. To air on the safe side, we would recommend air fluffing until the blanket is dry. Heat destroys the fibers so your investment will last longer if the blanket is cool dried.