Check blankets, that make you feel more warm

Fabric type is one of the most important decisions to make a warm blanket. It is always recommended to choose blanket fabric which is more comfortable and provides warmth to the user.

Since blankets are used for bedding purposes, so choosing one for bedroom can become a quite confusing task, especially if one is really particular about the material being used. As observed in last few years, demand for good and woolen blankets have increased a lot. A blanket of better-quality is a common target for consumers. There are so many online and other stores offering these check blankets and that too in different sizes, patterns, colors and materials or fabrics. So you can choose from these stores as to what type of blankets you want.

These check blankets are generally used in hotels. These check blankets provide softer feel because their fabric consists of cotton/cotton combination. These blankets are regenerated out of 100% wool to ensure beautiful night's sleep. It is available in varied colors and patterns. These check blankets are lightweight and usually have smaller quilted boxes 8 to 10 inches that help them from shifting downwards.

These blankets come in three sizes. One in smaller size and its length is of 90 inches, other in XL size with 95 inches of length and the last one is oversized with 98 inches of length.

How to buy woolen fabric….????

This is rather a very difficult question to answer. This will get easy with owing a sewing pattern first. It will give an idea as to what kind of fabric one is looking for and how much.

Well this doesn’t always work, however if you find any fantastic fabric that you can’t resist, buy 3m of it to keep your options open when you’re ready to sew something.

Here are some tips for buying a fabric:

  Check that the fabric is one of the ones recommended on the back of your pattern envelope.

•   Unroll the fabric fastener a little and have a look at the fabric. How do you like the feel of it? Is it soft or stiff? Is it the one which you are looking for?
•   Have a look at the label – there should be information about the woolen fabric and care instructions. Is it washable in machine or can only be dry cleaned? And if it asking for very high maintenance, move on.
•   Try to visualize your final product with fabric. How does it look? Do you actually like it? And how well the color of that fabric is suiting your skin tone?
•   Check the width of the fabric. Fabrics are made in different widths: mainly 150cm (60”) and 115cm (45”). Look at your pattern to find out what length of fabric you will need to buy.
•   Take your time – once you’ve had the fabric cut from the roll, it cannot be returned, so be calm while buying one.

Men's & Women's Sweaters

When the phrase "wool sweater" comes into our mind, people often start scratching their arms and neck. But all wool is not scratchy, though! There are innumerable types of wool available and they are classified into different groups according to how soft they are. There are number of factors like color, fiber diameter and strength on which the wool classification depends.  Different types of wool are used to make different apparels. Coats and jackets are regenerated out of coarser wool. It becomes very itchy when this coarser wool comes into contact with body but still it has the property of handling water which makes it great for being on top of your clothing

Wool sweaters are tailored out of Shetland wool which is quite thick. It gives the rustic look and makes you feel like that you are on the mountains.  They are little itchy so need to wear t-shirt underneath to avoid scratchiness. There are many wool sweaters which are no scratchy on the skin. For e.g. Cardigan sweater is made of very soft material.

Merino wool is quite soft wool which keeps you warm and gives you classy look. Apart from sweaters it is also used for making athletic apparel. Even the cashmere wool is also used for cashmere sweaters which are quite expensive. It comes from cashmere goats and is softest of all wool. Once you put it on you would never like to take one off.

Different types of wool sweaters are good for different occasions. There are multitude of colors, styles, textures available from which you can choose according to the occasion.

Wool Fabric - The best option in winter

As the research was conducted for a stylish wool coat and a warm wool blanket and other wool fabrics, the researchers came out to a conclusion that there are many surprising benefits about using a pure wool fabric like wool’s ability to reduce allergies and its lack of flammability.

If one is looking for making baby sleep bags or baby caps then Merino wool fabric is one of the preferred fabrics to be used. Merino wool is very good in maintain temperature because it has an ability to provide a natural warmth, also it absorbs air and circulate the same hence preventing moisture to accumulate.

Benefits of Wool:

•   It has antibacterial properties.
•   It is static resistant.
•   It is breathable, helping the fabric to circulate the air.
•   It absorbs humidity, while keeping it dry.
•   It contains lanolin, a natural moisturizer and a biologically active substance which is water resistant.
•   It is extremely durable and hard-wearing making it wrinkle free.

•   Wool is actually flame resistant, providing it an ability which does not catch fire easily. This is the main reason it is used for making fire proof suits and other garments for firefighters, soldiers and other people who have similar jobs.
•   Wool is also dirt resistant.
•   With its light weight ability, it keeps you warm.
•   Natural wool also protects one from skin diseases, asthma, and upper respiratory tract infections and avoids dust mites.

Blazers- a classy trend

Blazers or sport coats are synonyms of boating jacket or sports jacket. A blazer resembles a suit coat- sometimes with flap-less patch pockets and metal buttons. Stylistically, blazers are used as uniform garments like airlines, railways and school. A blazer is different from sports jacket, as it is more formal and customized from solid color fabrics.

Since blazer is a type of a coat and generally worn by with different types clothes like shirts, ties, different types and colors of trousers. Even open necked polo t-shirts are worn with these blazers. A classically cut, fitted and double-breasted blazer especially in navy blue color was in trend earlier. The all time favorite trend of blazer is two-buttons blazer with double cut. Except this we have seen so many trends like three, four and five buttons blazer with both single and double cuts.

Blazer fabrics:

•   Seersucker: This classic American type makes you feel more classy and trendy and it is worn in summer season. Seersucker is a thin, puckered and all-cotton fabric commonly available in stripes and goes well with pastel shirts especially with chino-style bottoms and deck shoes.
•   Plaid: Plaid blazer is big checkered fabric blazer. Plaid blazers are statement pieces indeed as they are hardest blazer styles to pull off. It goes well with white shirt and jeans and worn in winter season.
•   Tweed: Tweed blazers are made from unfinished, rough and flexible fabric which is homespun or closely woven. It is generally plain or twill weave or may have check or herringbone structure. Earlier these Tweed blazers were worn by Englishmen. The fabric is thick, heavy and durable so it’s best worn during colder seasons. They go well with linen white shirt and worker style jeans.
•   Velvet: Velvet blazers are more urbane blazers available at most high street stores. The black, blue or any dark colored velvet blazer would always be best to wear as fabric glistens and shines under bright lights.
•   Corduroy: Corduroy blazers are puckered stripes blazer and add a trendy look to your style. It gives vintage and traditional feel when worn. Some of them come with elbow patches adding another element to your looks. They look best in chocolate brown, maroon and other warm hues.

Wrap urself in Merino Blankets

Marino blanket is a beautiful range of both classic and contemporary designs available in a variety of weights to suit different seasons. Basically Merino yarn is regarded as the most luxurious of wool yarns.  The fibres used is carefully selected to ensure is to produce a beautifully soft and long lasting blanket which can be passed down from generation to generation.

Woolen Handbag, a Fashion Accessories

Handbags are the fashion accessories that all women like to carry with themselves. These bags are used by women to hold and secure their belongings. It gives the stylish and trendy look to the women’s outfit.  There are innumerable kinds and types of handbags available in the market to choose from.  They are even regenerated out of the different fabrics. They range from simple clutches to the tote bags. Bags are classified according to the shapes and need of the women. It reflects the women’s personality and style.