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Best Throw Blankets: Sherpa, Knit, Faux Fur and Fleece Compared
How to choose a throw blanket: what sherpa, fleece, faux fur, knit, wool, weighted and heated throws are made of, how warm they are and how to wash them.
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Blankets and throws
Sherpa, knit, faux fur, weighted and heated: what each fabric feels like, how warm it is and how to wash it.
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A throw is the quickest way to make a sofa or reading chair warmer, and the fabric decides how it feels and how you wash it. Start with our best throw blankets guide, which compares every common fabric and care label. For the plush synthetics side by side, see sherpa vs fleece vs faux fur; for natural fibers, read wool and knit throws, including Pendleton blankets.
Two kinds of blanket need more thought before you buy. A weighted blanket is sized to the person, and makers such as Bearaby suggest about 10 percent of body weight: see what weight of weighted blanket to get. A heated throw needs automatic shut-off and a careful read of the manual: start with are heated throws safe?, then compare types in our heated blanket buying guide.
Buying a throw as a present? It needs no size, which makes it one of our favorite gifts for someone who is always cold.
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Heated Blankets, Throws and Warmers: Which One Keeps You Warm?
Heated throws, electric blankets, mattress pads, foot warmers, heating pads and hot water bottles compared: where each one works best and how to use it safely.
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Types of Blankets: Throw, Weighted, Cooling or Heated?
The main types of blankets compared: plush and knit throws, weighted, cooling and heated blankets, with what each is made of and which suits your bed or sofa.
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Oversized Throw Blankets: Sizes in Inches and What They Fit
How big an oversized throw blanket is in inches, how it compares with a standard throw and a bed blanket, and which fabrics keep a large throw cozy.
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Small Throw Blankets: Lap Throw Sizes, Uses and Fabrics
How big a small throw or lap blanket is in inches, where a small throw works best, and which fabrics suit a small fleece, knit or electric throw.
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Cooling Weighted Blankets: Do They Work for Hot Sleepers?
What makes a weighted blanket sleep cooler: cover fabric, glass or plastic fill, knitted or quilted build and weight, plus what bamboo and Tencel labels mean.
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Heated Blanket Sizes: Twin XL, Queen and Dual Control Explained
Heated blanket sizes against standard mattress sizes, how much a queen blanket drapes, twin XL dorm beds, and how dual controls work for two sleepers.
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Cozy Gifts for Someone Who Is Always Cold
Gifts for the person who is always cold: throws, hot water bottles, heated throws, warm socks and lined slippers, with the safety checks for each.
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Wool and Knit Throws: How Warm They Are and How to Wash Them
Wool and knit throws explained: how wool handles warmth and moisture, Pendleton blankets, chunky cotton knits, and how to wash each without shrinking it.
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Best Heated Blankets: Throws, Full-Size and Mattress Pads Compared
Heated throw, electric blanket or heated mattress pad? How the three types differ on size, controllers, auto shut-off and washing, from maker manuals.
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Are Heated Throws and Electric Blankets Safe?
When heated throws and electric blankets are safe, who should not use them, the warning signs to replace one, and what to check before you buy.
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Cozy Gifts for Fans: Bluey, Pokemon and Stitch Throws and Slippers
Character throws and slippers for Bluey, Pokemon and Stitch fans: how to spot licensed products, sizes, care and safety rules for kids.
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Sherpa vs Fleece vs Faux Fur: Which Throw Is Warmest?
Sherpa, fleece and faux fur throws compared on fiber, loft, warmth, shedding and washing, with maker care rules and a clear pick for each use.
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What Weight of Weighted Blanket Should You Get?
The 10 percent rule for weighted blankets explained, with a weight chart, what the research actually tested, sizing tips and who should not use one.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest kind of throw blanket?
A deep-pile throw such as sherpa or high-pile faux fur, because warmth comes from still air trapped in the pile. Polartec says the raised pile of fleece traps air to give warmth without weight. A heated throw adds its own heat.
Which throw blankets can go in the washing machine?
Most polyester fleece and sherpa throws can, on a cold, gentle cycle. Traditional wool is different: Faribault Mill recommends dry cleaning or a true hand wash, because machine agitation can shrink it.
Sources
- The Original Synthetic Fleece Fabric: Polar FleecePolartec
- Wool Care GuideFaribault Mill
- Weighted Blanket Weight GuideBearaby
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