Every person devotes special time to sleep every day. Exactly this important time for the body. When we sleep, our body relaxes and rests, restores lost energy, so we need to create favorable conditions so that nothing interferes with the calm healthy sleep. After all, how we rest at night determines our mood and well-being throughout the next day. What will warm us up on a cold winter evening or cool summer nights like our least favorite blanket? In this article you will find the answer to the main question: ?

If you decide to purchase a blanket, then pay attention to the following characteristics:

Sewing technology

According to the sewing technology, the blanket is divided into three types: quilted, karostep, and cassette.

It is made on special quilting machines. In such products, the filler is securely fixed thanks to a special stitching.

Has more thermal insulation than quilted. It is usually made by hand due to the complexity of the pattern.

- the most expensive and most practical, consisting of separate sections (cassettes), each of which contains a filler. Thanks to the partitions, the filler will not move or shift. Most often, this technology is used for duvets.

Size

To get the right size, you need to decide on the size of the bed and the number of people for whom this blanket is intended, i.e. one or two people will be covered with it.

Basically, according to size, blankets are divided into the following categories:

• one-and-a-half (single);
• double;
• children's;
• for newborns

There are no clear parameters for blankets. Standards are different in all countries. Here are examples of the most common blanket sizes.

For example, in Russia the standard for a single bed is 140 x 205 cm, for a double – 172 x 205 cm. There are also European standards: for a one-and-a-half bed 155 x 215 cm, for a double – 200 x 220 cm. In Italy and Germany, common sizes are 200 x 200 cm. There is also a “king” size of a double blanket 220 x 240 cm, intended for very large beds or folding ones.

For a baby blanket, the standard size is 110 x 140 cm. A blanket for newborns is usually 120 x 120 cm.

When choosing a size, also consider the possibility of selecting a suitable duvet cover.

Upholstery

Usually the blanket is upholstered with natural, eco-friendly and practical fabrics, which provide hygroscopicity and air conductivity to the finished product. In order to make it pleasant to cover yourself with a blanket, they are most often used as its upholstery. following materials: cotton, knitwear, silk, jacquard, which hold the filler well and allow air to pass through.

Filler composition

Perhaps this is the most basic criterion that you should pay attention to. After all, it is the filler that maintains the required body temperature, ensures the hygroscopicity and thermal conductivity of the product for comfortable sleep.

Fillings for blankets can be natural (down, wool, cashmere, silk, bamboo, lyocell, cotton wool) and synthetic (sintepon, polyester, holofiber).

Duvets are light, airy, soft and have sufficient volume.

The warmest and lightest blankets are made from eiderdown, which does not absorb moisture compared to other down counterparts. However, the cost of such products is not affordable for everyone. More affordable among down blankets, but less warm and light, are goose blankets in a combination of down and feathers. When choosing such a product, you need to pay attention to the % ratio of down and feathers. The composition of the feather in the filler should not exceed 40%.

Wool blankets– heavier than down ones, recommended for those who cannot stand the cold, as well as for older people with sore joints, because Such blankets have healing properties. A blanket made of wool has good moisture-absorbing properties and also maintains a stable internal microclimate.

Camel wool is one of the warmest.

A blanket made from sheep wool is a coarser and cheaper analogue compared to blankets made from camel wool, but at the same time it has unique healing properties due to the presence of natural animal wax.

Cashmere blanket– an ideal blanket for people accustomed to luxury with refined taste.

Cashmere is thin and pleasant, delicate and soft. A cashmere blanket will be warmer than a regular wool blanket and softer than a silk blanket. It is also hypoallergenic.

Silk blankets have many benefits. They perfectly maintain the microclimate. A silk blanket can warm you not only in summer, but also in winter season, it all depends on the amount of filler. The silk filler has quite a noticeable weight. Also, bacteria and mites do not appear on silk blankets. In addition, such a product will absorb moisture well and will not cause allergies. The disadvantages of a silk blanket include difficult care and high cost of the product.

The most affordable and not inferior in quality silk blankets are bamboo blankets. Bamboo blankets are hygroscopic and breathable. This blanket will provide you with comfort even on a hot summer night.

A blanket filled with lyocell is similar to silk in its characteristics. Lyocell is a thin, but at the same time fluffy fiber, the basis of which is cellulose from the eucalyptus tree. This filler absorbs well excess moisture, providing a comfortable, dry and warm sleep.

Quilts. Cotton wool is an inexpensive natural filler for blankets. Due to its naturalness, it provides good thermoregulation and hygroscopicity of the finished product. But over time, the cotton wool becomes damp, collects in lumps and acquires unpleasant odors.

It should be noted that down and wool blankets contain microbes, fungi and dust mites which may cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, synthetic blankets are ideal for allergy sufferers.

Modern synthetic blankets are in no way inferior in performance characteristics to blankets with natural fillings. Distinctive features of synthetic products are hypoallergenicity and their low cost. In addition, such blankets are easy to care for and can be easily machine washable and quick drying. It is important to note the main drawback - their low air permeability.

Sintepon is the most affordable filler. Blankets made from padding polyester are light in weight and have high thermal insulation properties, but at the same time they quickly lose their shape and do not allow air to pass through well.

Polyester has the qualities of a natural filler (such as wool). It is pleasant to the touch and easy to care for (washing at high temperatures is allowed). Polyester blankets are very soft and warm, because... this material is able to retain heated air well.

A blanket filled with holofiber can be easily washed in washing machine, without fear that it will lose its previous shape. In terms of its properties, a holofiber blanket is similar to a down blanket, but unlike down blankets it is hypoallergenic.

Warmth degree

Most often, the degree of heat transfer is indicated on the packaging of a blanket in the form of special dots. The more dots, the warmer the blanket will be. At choosing a blanket to pay attention this indicator. There are five dots on very warm blankets. Four dots mean that the product is warm enough. Three dots are placed on an all-season blanket. You will see two dots on light blanket, which will warm you up on cool days. On the summer one, one point will be indicated.

But, unfortunately, not all manufacturers indicate the degree of heat on the packaging in the form of dots. In this case, you can determine the warmth of the blanket by the density of its filler.

For a very warm winter blanket, choose a filler with a density of 420 g/m²; such a blanket will warm those who tend to freeze on the coldest nights. A blanket with a density of 300-350 g/m² is suitable for all seasons. For cool nights in the off-season, blankets with a filling density of 220-280 g/m² are ideal. For warm summer nights, light blankets with a density of less than 200-220 g/m² are suitable. Such criteria are relevant for all fillers, with the exception of synthetic and down.

Regardless of the weather and room temperature during sleep, you should be comfortable, neither cold nor hot. When choosing a blanket, first of all, you should proceed from your own preferences, taste and capabilities. Each of us has our own temperature regime. Therefore, choose the degree of warmth of the blanket for yourself, taking into account your body’s reaction to cold and heat. Those who always feel cold should give preference to blankets with heavy filling ( camel's wool, cashmere). And those who cannot tolerate overheating should choose lighter blankets (silk or bamboo).

Remember, a blanket, like any other thing, requires timely proper care. Experts advise following simple rules:

• The blanket should be aired at least once a week.
• A synthetic blanket should be washed monthly in the washing machine.
• For woolen blankets, only hand washing is acceptable at a water temperature of no more than 30°C, with the addition of a special detergent, intended for wool.
• It is better to take silk blankets to a dry cleaner, where professionals will do their job. The only thing you can do yourself is to periodically dry it and shake it.

We hope that after our advice, you will not only easily navigate what you like, but also make profitable purchases. We wish you warm and pleasant nights.

Possible sizes.

The first thing you should decide on is, of course, the size. It often happens that a buyer purchases a blanket that does not fit into his duvet cover, which in turn causes unnecessary inconvenience that could have been avoided. Therefore, before going to the store, you should clearly define in your head the size of the blanket you need.
Standard blanket sizes are as follows:

• Children's (110x140);
• 1.5 sleeping (142x205);
• 2.0-bed (172x205);
• Euro standard (200x220);
• Maxi Euro (220x240).

The sizes presented are standard and most manufacturers adhere to them, however, some manufacturers may deviate slightly in one direction or another by 2-3 centimeters. There is nothing wrong with this, I’m just bringing information to your attention. If bed sheets has not yet been purchased, then refer to the information given in the picture below.

Thickness of the blanket.

So, with the sizes, I hope everything is clear. And you have already noted for yourself the size that is right for you. Now let's try to figure out the density of the blanket.

Useful! The density indicator determines the amount of filler in the blanket, more precisely in square meter products. The higher the density, the more filler there is in the blanket, and, accordingly, it is warmer.

Naturally, we all live in different apartments, houses. Each of us has our own heating characteristics: some have individual heating, some have central heating, and some may have a stove. Some people's houses are always hot, while others, on the contrary, are always cold. Someone buys a blanket in summer period year, and some in winter. As you can see, there are probably a lot of combinations (conditions) under which you choose a blanket. Of course, manufacturers take all these features into account and offer their customers blankets with different density indicators:

• Lightweight (from 100 to 200 g/m2);
• All-season (300 g/m2);
• Winter (more than 400 g/m2).

As you already understood, a lightweight blanket has the lowest density and is suitable for covering either in the summer or for those people who constantly have warm temperature, as well as for people who are constantly hot. An all-season blanket (I also call it a universal blanket) is suitable for any season and any climatic conditions in the house. Under it you will not freeze in winter and will not get dry in summer (if the filling of this blanket is bamboo, swan's down, eucalyptus, etc., with the exception of natural ones: sheep's wool, goat's down, camel's hair, because in summer you will sweat under them ). winter blanket speaks for itself and does not require any additions. Choose the thickness of the blanket based on your preferences. If you are in doubt, then tell the seller or manager your wishes and preferences, I am sure he will tell you.

Types of fillers.

Well, all that remains is for you and me to decide on the filling of the blanket. At first glance, this may not seem so simple, due to the fact that today there is a huge variety of fillers. And, as you know, the more offers, the harder the choice. In turn, I want to divide all the blankets into two large groups, according to the type of filler:

1) Artificial fillers:

• Swan down (artificial);
• Bamboo;
• Eucalyptus fiber;
• Aloe vera / meadow grass;
• Seaweed;
• Silk.

All artificial fillers have moderate heat transfer and are suitable for people who are allergic to natural fillers. The main advantages of this group are:

• Hyperallergenic;
• Antibacterial;
• Air permeability;
• Light weight;
• Easy to care for.

2) Natural fillers:

• Sheep's wool;
• Camel's wool;
• Goat fluff;
• Cashmere;
• Goose down.

Natural fillers are warmer than artificial ones, however, it is worth considering the possibility of allergies. The main features of this group are:

• High thermoregulation;
• Healing properties;
• Air permeability;
• Antistatic.

Important! It is worth noting that almost all blankets are medium price category, no matter artificial or natural, they contain an auxiliary filler - siliconized fiber. This artificial filler is added specifically; it makes the product more fluffy and elastic, giving it correct form and at the same time significantly reduces the cost. Do not be alarmed if, when purchasing a blanket, you see that the product contains not only sheep wool, but also siliconized fiber - this is normal. All-natural blankets are very expensive; not everyone can afford such products.

Types of covers.

An equally important attribute of a blanket is the cover. Special attention It is worth paying attention to the composition of the fabric from which the surface is made and the quality of the stitching. According to the composition of the material, all cases can be divided into three groups:

• Natural cotton materials (teak, satin, poplin);
• Synthetic materials(polyester, microfiber);
• Combined (X% cotton + Y% synthetics).

Naturally, the cost of a blanket directly depends on the quality of the cover; the more “natural” the cover, the more expensive the blanket. If your financial situation is normal, then buy a blanket made of natural cotton. Cotton fabric does not electrify, allows the blanket to breathe and absorbs moisture well. Blankets with a synthetic cover are 30-40% cheaper, but such blankets have a number of disadvantages: tucking a blanket with a synthetic cover into a duvet cover is very uncomfortable, it “shoots sparks”, the service life of a synthetic blanket is less than that of a cotton one. In addition, synthetic fabric does not allow air to pass through very well. An excellent alternative is a combined case, for example made of polycotton; it is much less susceptible to electrification and costs 10 - 15% less than a natural one.

Advice! I advise you to buy quilted or cassette blankets, because... the filler in such blankets is distributed evenly over the entire surface and does not bunch up in one corner. The more often the stitch is done, the better. We will not consider blankets without stitches, because... In my opinion, a quality blanket should be quilted.

This is where I end the article, I hope it was useful and interesting. I would be glad to hear your feedback and recommendations on choosing a blanket. Help other people do right choice, share your experience. Best wishes.

A person spends about a third of his life sleeping, and it is very important that during this time he is as comfortable as possible. That is why the choice of a good blanket, like a pillow, should be given due attention, because it must correspond to the time of year, the size of the bed, and the physiology of the sleeper.

Blanket sizes: choose the right one

Most bedding manufacturers adhere to standard sizes blankets

1. Double blanket. For residents of the post-Soviet space standard parameters double blanket - 172x205 cm, for Europeans - 200x220 cm. There are also less common Euro options: 195x215 cm and maxi (max) - 220x240 cm. The most optimal for the bulk of Russian users are blankets of size 172x205, since for them you can easily choose bed linen.
2. One-and-a-half blanket (single, family). This perfect option for one person, it can be made in the following sizes:
   • 155x215 cm - the most popular and convenient size, suitable for married couples who like to sleep under separate blankets;
   • 140x205 cm is the optimal blanket for teenagers and spouses who have a small double bed. Less common are single blankets in sizes 160x205, 160x215 and 160x220 cm.

Which blanket is better? Choose by heat level!

The warming properties of a particular product can be found out by carefully studying its packaging when purchasing. There are five types of blankets:

1. Light blanket (summer). It's not hot to sleep under such a blanket warm time years, it is highly hygroscopic (it absorbs and evaporates moisture well).
2. Lightweight blanket. It will be comfortable for those who like to sleep cool or for the happy owners of well-heated apartments and houses. The lightweight blanket allows air to pass through perfectly, thereby creating enough comfortable conditions for good sleep.
3. Standard blanket. Suitable for most users living in standard apartments. It has good thermoregulating properties, so it can be used in any season.
4. A warm blanket. Great option For harsh winter, warms well and gives a feeling of comfort.
5. Very warm. Optimal choice for those who like to sleep with open windows, as well as for residents of houses with weak heating.

There are also universal all-season blankets, which consist of two lightweight blankets fastened together. In winter you can use a double one, and in summer one sheet can be detached.

Blanket cover and filling

The blanket cover can be made of knitwear, cotton, silk, jacquard, and satin. The main requirement for the fabric for a cover is that it must be well ventilated and not allow the filler to seep out.

Among the most common natural fillers the following can be distinguished:

• Cotton wool. An environmentally friendly material with high heat-saving and hygroscopic properties. Among the disadvantages, it can be noted that cotton wool very quickly absorbs third-party odors, including not very pleasant ones, and the cotton blanket itself is quite heavy.
• Feather. The duvet is very light and warm, it allows air to pass through well, providing comfort to the sleeper in the cold season. Down can form into a clump over time, so when choosing, you should pay attention to ensure that the product has cassette type firmware.
• Wool. Most often, camel, sheep, etc. are used to fill blankets. goat hair. In addition to the fact that a wool blanket copes well with its main task - maintaining optimal body temperature, it also has additional unique therapeutic, preventive and antibacterial characteristics. Cashmere blankets are recommended for use by those who suffer from osteochondrosis, arthritis, neuralgic diseases, and also to prevent rheumatic pain.
• Bamboo, cotton, corn fiber. Blankets made with plant fiber are not cheap, but they are suitable for people prone to allergies. In cold weather, they are warm underneath, and in hot weather, due to the ability of natural fiber to absorb moisture, a pleasant cooling effect is provided. Bamboo blanket- ideal for allergy sufferers.
• Silk. Silk seems to adapt to temperature environment and the human body, creating the most optimal microclimate for good rest. The thicker the silk blanket, the warmer it is.

Modern synthetic fillings for blankets can also provide fairly comfortable sleeping conditions:

1. Holofiber (polyester). This soft but elastic fiber retains its shape well during use. A holofiber blanket does not absorb foreign odors, has anti-allergenic properties.
2. Sintepon. Voluminous, light and elastic material with excellent thermal insulation. A padding polyester blanket will keep you warm even in the most extreme cold.
3. Silicone (sintepon treated with silicone). A more expensive material than ordinary padding polyester, however, silicone blankets hold their shape better after many washes.
4. Comforel. Synthetic filler in the form of polyester fiber balls. The properties of comfortel are similar to swan's down; blankets made from it are distinguished by excellent thermal insulation, good breathability and hygroscopicity.

How to choose a blanket and not make a mistake? Carefully read the product label; it contains all necessary information: size, filling, cover fabric, manufacturer, as well as care recommendations.

Comment on the article "How to choose a good blanket"

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Good afternoon, I'm in Moscow, ready to buy. If convenient, then during the day on Tretyakovskaya/Novokuznetskaya or in the evening on Polezhaevskaya. If not, then I’m ready to go wherever you say on the weekend.

05/29/2018 16:55:16, Svetlana111

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I have a bamboo one, I’m delighted, it’s light and thin. Now it’s comfortable under it, in the winter too. You don’t sweat under it, which means when you get out of bed in a cold room, it won’t be cold. I’m very cold, but under it I feel very warm quickly. I took it from the org "I'm here"

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We have 2 warm blankets at home - one is fluff itself, and the other is Dargez - synthetic, but I have no complaints!!! It’s warm and I don’t sweat, I bought it in SP, and they have it on the internet. A baby blanket from Ikea is cute, light and warm - only the little one falls asleep under it, but sleeps without it. Recommend an IKEA blanket.

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Max is 4.4, the bed is big, but we haven’t bought a blanket yet, the cat sleeps under it. complete with a canopy and sides, it was like padding polyester. I want to buy a thin woolen one, a large one.

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I bought a Dargez duvet in the summer. Personally, I really like it. The label said it was processed. special composition antimicrobial or something, I think that’s why the first week there was some kind of slight smell, I can’t say it wasn’t pleasant, but it was there. And then he disappeared too. The blanket is light and very pleasant. Before this, it was also down, but it got old. I also bought Dargezovsky down pillows and I like them too. Of course, an employee of an enterprise may know a lot of things, but it’s not for nothing that catering workers don’t go to restaurants))))

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We are very pleased with the holofiber. We have lightweight blankets and low pillows. Of course, if you buy a thick holofiber blanket, it will be very hot :)

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There is such a material, it’s called holofiber, but I don’t recommend it, we bought a blanket, it’s very hot, well, synthetics are synthetics. Now Liska is sleeping under an old cotton blanket. and the pillow... is still some kind of synthetic, but not holofiber.
Good luck.

12.12.2003 10:03:17, Flu Tatyana and Lisa

Let's look at the pros and cons of the most popular natural and artificial fillers and figure out what cases they are suitable for.

Bird fluff

Goose down is the most popular and traditional natural filler of animal origin.

Pros:

• High warming ability. Down is very warm and has excellent thermoregulation.
• Breathability. The down filling allows air to pass through well, creating a comfortable microclimate under the blanket.
• Elasticity and non-flexibility. The duvet quickly recovers and does not lose its lush shape for a long time.
• Light weight. No filler can compete with the lightness of down.
• Antistatic. Down is not electrified.
• Durability. A duvet lasts up to 20 years.

Minuses:

• Allergenicity. Down is an ideal breeding ground for dust mites.
• Poor moisture exchange. Absorbing up to 45% of moisture relative to its own weight, down does not evaporate and quickly becomes damp.
• High price. 100% down blankets are the most expensive.
• Difficult care. Duvets require anti-mite treatment and special storage.

The quality is time-tested, and modern technologies have brought it to new level. Such a blanket will not be cheap, but its cost will be recouped for a long time services.

Sheep's wool

The second most popular (after bird down) natural filler.

Pros:

• Medicinal properties. Sheep wool has been used for centuries to treat osteochondrosis and muscle pain.
• The ability to warm with dry heat. The warming properties of sheepskin are second only to down and camel hair.
• Breathability. Air passes freely through the wool filling, maintaining the optimal temperature for sleeping under the blanket.
• High moisture exchange. Sheepskin perfectly absorbs and evaporates moisture while remaining dry.
• Antistatic. Sheep wool does not accumulate static electricity and neutralizes its negative effects.
• Affordable price. This natural filler is cheaper than many types of synthetics.

Minuses:

• Allergenicity. Allergies to wool can be caused not only by dust mites, but also by animal wax.
• Caking. Sheep blankets cake after 3-4 years of use.
• Heavy weight. The only ones heavier than sheepskin blankets are cotton ones.
• Difficult to care for. For wool, only dry cleaning is allowed.

Popular all over the world because they are ideal for people who prefer the naturalness of animal raw materials combined with affordable prices.

Camel's wool

Camel wool is as popular in the East as sheep wool in the West, but the quality of camel filler is considered higher.

Pros:

• Medicinal properties. Like sheep, camel wool provides dry warmth, reduces muscle pain and reduces cold symptoms.
• Low thermal conductivity. Camel hair is as warm as down.
• Excellent moisture exchange. Camel filler perfectly evaporates and absorbs moisture.
• Breathability. It is impossible to sweat under a camel blanket.
• Durability. Camel blankets last up to 30 years.
• Unbreakability. Camel hair is very elastic and holds its shape perfectly.
• Ease. A camel blanket is not much heavier than a down blanket.
• Antistatic. Camel wool does not electrify and neutralizes the effects of static electricity.

Minuses:

• Allergenicity. The scourge of all allergy sufferers - dust mites also live in camel hair.
• Prickly. This property is inherent only in products made from raw materials collected from adult animals.
• High price. A camel blanket costs no less than a down blanket.

When deciding which filling for a blanket is better: down, camel or sheep, keep in mind that their properties are largely similar. At the same time, unlike down, it has excellent moisture exchange, is lighter and more durable than sheep's.

Swan's down (thinsulate)

Thinsulate is an artificial filler, originally created as an analogue of natural swan down.

Pros:

• Hypoallergenic. Thinsulate does not create conditions for the development of pathogenic microorganisms and is absolutely harmless.
• Low thermal conductivity. Artificial down as warm as natural.
• Ease. A standard “swan” blanket weighs no more than 500 grams.
• Elasticity. Thinsulate does not cake, easily restores and keeps its shape.
• Easy care. Swan down can withstand numerous washes and dries quickly.

Minuses:

• Zero hygroscopicity. Artificial down does not absorb moisture.
• Electrification. Thinsulate accumulates static electricity.
• Does not allow air to pass through. When sleeping under such a blanket, there is a risk of overheating.

Most the right time year for use - off-season. It will be hot under it in summer and cool in winter.

Polyester fiber

Most of the latest generation artificial fillers, such as holofiber, comforter, ecofiber, silicone fiber, microfiber, are made from polyester fiber. They differ in appearance, but their basic qualities are identical.

Pros:

• Hypoallergenic. Polyester fillers are absolutely harmless to human health.
• Elasticity. Man-made fibers keep their shape well, do not roll or cake.
• Low thermal conductivity. Due to its hollow structure, polyester fillers retain heat well.
• Light weight. Synthetics are not much heavier than down.
• Easy to care for. All these materials are easy to wash and dry quickly.
• Durability. The service life of polyester fillers is at least 10 years.

Minuses:

• Zero hygroscopicity. Artificial materials do not absorb moisture well.
• Electrification. Such blankets quickly accumulate static electricity.

The latest generation of synthetic fillers can be a good replacement for products made from natural fillers. The question of which blanket is best to buy when choosing from a variety of polyester fibers is not fundamental. Their consumer properties approximately the same.

Bamboo fiber

Vegetable fillers are confidently conquering modern market. One of them is regenerated cellulose obtained from bamboo stems.

Pros:

• Hypoallergenic. Bamboo itself does not cause allergies and does not harbor pathogens.
• Breathability. This filler “breathes” and has good thermoregulation.
• Environmental friendliness. Bamboo blankets do not electrify and do not absorb odors.
• Ease. The average weight of bamboo blankets is comparable to the weight of synthetic products.
• Easy care. Bamboo blankets can be machine washed.

Minuses:

• Low warming ability. These blankets are not very warm.
• Fragility. Bamboo filling lasts no more than 2 seasons. To increase wear resistance, artificial fibers are added to it.
• Poor moisture exchange. A mixture of bamboo and synthetic fibers does not absorb moisture well.

One of the most environmentally friendly. They will provide comfortable sleep in the warm season and off-season.

Eucalyptus fiber (tencel, lyocell)

Tencel or lyocell is another new plant filler. It is made from regenerated cellulose obtained from eucalyptus stems.

Pros:

• Hypoallergenic. Eucalyptus itself does not cause allergies and pathogenic microbes do not multiply in it.
• Low thermal conductivity. Eucalyptus litter is the warmest of the plant materials.
• Elasticity. Tencel (lyocell) holds and restores its shape well.
• Breathability. The eucalyptus blanket “breathes” and has good thermoregulation.
• Good moisture exchange. Eucalyptus filler perfectly absorbs and evaporates moisture.
• Antistatic. Eucalyptus does not accumulate static electricity.
• Easy care. Eucalyptus blankets do not lose their properties after machine washing.
• Durability. The service life of such blankets is up to 10 years.

Minuses:

• High price. Eucalyptus blankets are among the most expensive in their segment.

Eucalyptus fiber has excellent thermoregulation and is suitable for all people. When purchasing it, you should carefully study the label, since to reduce the cost, natural fiber is often mixed with artificial materials.

Cotton

Until recently, when talking about a cotton blanket, it was meant that it was made of cotton wool - a cheap and short-lived material. New technologies make it possible to produce cotton fiber filler, which is of higher quality than cotton wool.

Pros:

• Hypoallergenic. Cotton does not cause allergies and is absolutely safe for health and the environment.
• Low thermal conductivity. Cotton blankets are very warm.
• Inexpensive price. Blankets made from cotton fibers are the cheapest and most affordable.

Minuses:

• Poor moisture exchange. Absorbing up to 40% of moisture relative to its weight, cotton does not evaporate it into the environment.
• Heavy weight. The weight of a blanket made of 100% cotton fiber can reach several kilograms.
• Fragility. A blanket made of pure cotton does not last very long, since it quickly clumps and loses its consumer properties.

Blankets made of cotton fiber with the addition of synthetics are preferable to cotton products. They are just as cheap, but more durable and have better thermoregulation.

Hemp fiber, flax

Hemp and flax are natural plant fillers that are becoming increasingly popular and successfully compete with expensive silk.

Pros:

• Hypoallergenic. These fillers do not cause allergies, skin irritations and dust mites do not live in them.
• High breathability. Air circulates freely inside them, creating a comfortable microclimate under the blanket.
• High moisture exchange. Flax and hemp quickly absorb excess moisture and immediately evaporate it, remaining dry.
• Antibacterial. Thanks to the presence in chemical composition hemp and flax contain selenium and silicon; pathogenic microbes do not multiply in blankets made from them.
• Low thermal conductivity. Flax and hemp fibers have high warming properties and excellent thermoregulation.
• Durability. These fillers last longer than any other natural plant materials.
• Easy care. These blankets are easy to wash and dry quickly.

Minuses:

• High price. The cost of these fillers is much higher than bamboo and eucalyptus and is second only to silk products.

Linen and hemp blankets are suitable for all people without exception. They can be used at any room temperature, and their high price pays off over many years of use.

Silk

Silk blankets are filled with fluffy fibers produced by silkworm larvae.

Pros:

• Hypoallergenic. This is the only filler of animal origin that does not harbor dust mites and fungi.
• Antibacterial. Silk good antiseptic, therefore pathogenic microorganisms do not multiply in it.
• High moisture exchange. Silk perfectly absorbs and evaporates moisture, creating a comfortable microclimate under the blanket.
• Durability. The service life of silk blankets is at least 12 years.
• Breathability. Air circulates freely through the silk hairs. The greenhouse effect under such a blanket is excluded.
• Antistatic. Natural silk does not electrify and does not accumulate static electricity.
• Easy care. Silk blankets do not need to be washed frequently. It is enough to ventilate them from time to time.

Minuses:

• High thermal conductivity. Silk blankets are only suitable for summer and off-season.
• High price. The cost of such blankets is comparable to the cost of down products.

A blanket filled with silk is quite expensive and is not suitable during the cold season. It is best to use it in the summer or off-season, when the temperature has not yet dropped much.

Woolen and down products are the warmest, their quality has been tested for centuries, but they cause allergies in many people. To exclude it, it is necessary to periodically carry out anti-mite treatment, dry and ventilate as often as possible.

Blankets made from silk and plant materials will be a good alternative to products made from down and wool for people who prefer natural materials but are prone to allergies. Considering that the warming ability of silk and bamboo blankets is low, use them in winter frosts Not recommended. For cold weather, products made from flax, hemp, eucalyptus and cotton are more suitable.

The consumer properties of the latest generation of synthetic blankets are very high today. The only indicator in which they are seriously inferior natural products- insufficient moisture exchange. To prevent overheating when covering yourself with such blankets, you should select their density according to the season.

Before purchasing, carefully study the properties of the filler, find out the opinions of friends who already use a similar blanket. This will help you make the right choice and sleep healthy and sound.

In order to answer the question: which blanket is better - camel or bamboo, you need to understand many nuances.

• Camel - a blanket in the production of which camel wool or down is used.
• Bamboo is a blanket made from plant fiber. Fiber is obtained in two ways, chemical and mechanical, the quality is different.

Let's first look at the design of the blanket. It can be open or closed.

It is open:

• fur - fur on both sides or only one;
• woven - thin, dense woven fabric;
• a closed blanket consists of a cover and a filling;

Case is preferable from natural materials, more often it is cotton in the form of sateen.

Based on the method of distributing the filler in the cover, the blanket is made in the following types:

• Quilted - the simplest and inexpensive way, but the filler in the blanket is weakly fixed, is distributed unevenly over time, and clumps into clumps. The stitching is done in the form of stripes, there is a large distance between the lines;
• Karostep (patterned stitch) - a stitch runs across the entire surface of the blanket, forming patterns or designs; the filler is fixed better than in the quilted version, but after a while the filler begins to come out through the holes left by the needles;
• Cassette - the most expensive, but the most reliable and quality method assemblies. The entire blanket consists of separate sections (cassettes), the filler does not migrate, is distributed evenly over the entire surface and does not crawl out.

Blankets vary in degree of warmth or seasonality. Manufacturers usually indicate the degree of heat in the form of a five-point scale:

• very warm (oooh). The filling density in this blanket is 900 g/m², it is suitable for sleeping in cold rooms for people who get very cold.
• warm (oooo) Filler density 420-500 g/m². Winter version of the blanket, used for cold nights.
• all-season (ooo) with a filler density of 350g/m². Versatile, can be used all year round in rooms with constant temperature.
• easy (oo). Filler density 200-220 g/m² - for warm summer nights.
• summer (o). Filler density 160-180 g/m². Suitable for warm nights or people who are always hot.

The universal blankets “4 seasons” attract special attention. Usually they consist of two types - light and summer, which are fastened together using ribbons, buttons or snaps.

Blankets connected together are used in cold weather, and in the summer you can detach the light one and leave the summer one. For the off-season period, a warmer one is suitable. It turns out 3 in 1 - three different types purchased together.

These criteria apply to both types of blankets - both with bamboo fiber and with camel hair. However, it is worth noting that camel wool feels warmer and heavier than bamboo fiber.

When choosing between one or the other, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:

Antibacterial

Allergic and viral diseases can be caused by waste products of dust mites and other microorganisms that settle in bedding. Bamboo has natural antibacterial properties, special microelements in its composition destroy any fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms.

High-quality camel wool also has antibacterial properties, but less pronounced. Besides, a camel blanket must be protected from moths.

Medicinal properties

Camel is suitable for people suffering from joint pain and neuralgia. The high content of lanolin has a beneficial effect on blood vessels, increases blood circulation, activates metabolism and the restoration process in tissues. Inflammatory processes subside.

• thermal conductivity
  • Both bamboo and camel wool are characterized by good thermal conductivity.
• thermoregulation
  • Both animal wool and plant fiber have good heat-regulating properties - in winter, both types warm and retain heat, and in summer they provide the necessary coolness.
• breathability
  • Blankets allow air to pass through well and have “breathable” properties due to the special structure of the fibers.
• wear resistance
  • If all operating rules are followed, both bamboo and camel can last the same long time without losing their properties.
• hygroscopicity
  • During a night's sleep, we release about half a liter of moisture. Therefore, it is necessary that the blanket absorbs this moisture while remaining dry. Both wool and bamboo have good hygroscopicity.
• ease
  • This is a rather individual parameter, since for many people the lightness of a blanket is not a necessity; moreover, some are uncomfortable under a very light and weightless blanket. A bamboo blanket is lighter than a camel blanket.
• hypoallergenic
  • Allergic reactions may be caused by the filler itself or its odor. According to this criterion, bamboo fiber is clearly the leader, because it is hypoallergenic, does not absorb odors and is odorless, whereas wool has persistent odor and is itself an allergen.
• ease of care
  • A bamboo blanket also wins in this criterion - it can be washed in a washing machine, after washing it retains its shape and dries quickly. As for the camel, it’s not so simple. It is not recommended to wash it yourself; it must be dry cleaned.

Characteristics of Camel Bamboo

Hypoallergenic - +

Antibacterial - +

Medicinal properties + -

Thermal conductivity + +

Thermoregulation + +

Breathability + +

Hygroscopicity + +

Lightness + +

Wear resistance + +

Easy to care for - +

So, from all of the above, you can already draw conclusions and choose the product that is most suitable for you. It is impossible to say unequivocally which blanket is better: both camel and bamboo are unique and good in their own way, now the choice is yours.

Whatever choice you make, a few care tips will come in handy:

• every 2-3 months the wool blanket must be ventilated in the fresh air;
• do not iron;
• strictly follow the recommendations indicated on the label, since each material has its own characteristics during operation.

Take care of peaceful sleep A baby blanket made from a flannelette, which has many advantages, will help your child.

Cozy and warm flannelette blanket for a newborn - the choice of parents

A newborn baby spends most of its time sleeping, so the conditions provided by loving parents determine how fully and calmly the precious child will grow and develop. The choice of children's sleep accessories occupies a special place in organizing a good rest for the child.

He should be warm, but at the same time he should not be stuffy; The child’s body needs a comfortable external temperature, but at the same time the skin pores must “breathe”.

Material selection

Among the wide variety of children's flannelette blankets, it is necessary to choose the one that will provide the baby with the greatest comfort and convenience while sleeping.
It is necessary that it:

• It was a good conductor of heat.
• It was light and allowed air to pass through the micropores of the material. At the same time, moisture is easily absorbed, the baby’s body does not sweat and remains dry. This allows you to avoid hypothermia and associated colds.
• Made from environmentally friendly pure materials which help avoid allergic reactions.
• Had optimal sizes, allowing you to cover the child completely, but at the same time it does not get confused or knocked down by “dunes”.

Newborn blanket sizes

Ready-made bedding sets for babies have dimensions of 120x140 cm and 110x140 cm. Which one is most suitable for the baby is up to caring parents to decide. But they should choose bedding for the child based on the size of the crib and stroller, so that it most closely matches the parameters of the place to rest.
In a crib you can straighten out the blanket, and in a stroller it is very convenient to tuck it in from the sides and bottom so that cold air does not penetrate under the fabric. Then the baby will be very cozy and warm, no matter in what environment he finds himself in a sound and sweet sleep.

Distinctive features of the composition of a flannelette product for winter and summer

Winter models perfectly warm the baby and at the same time do not put a heavy burden on him. Their distinctive characteristics:

• Very warm and cozy, flannelette models are cozy and easy to use, while taking up very little space when folded. When moving and traveling long distances, this is the most acceptable option.
• Interspersed with wool. Linen with wool additives is very light, perfectly absorbs liquids and sweat, which disappear over time. a short time, besides, it perfectly warms the child’s body.
• Flannelette blankets containing synthetic fibers and wool pile are easy to care for, for a long time maintain the shape and integrity of the material.

Models made from pure flannel are well suited for summer.

• Comfortable, light, but incredibly gentle, a warm blanket from the bike will reliably warm the baby both in the rainy slush on the street and in home environment when the heating is turned off.
• The material is environmentally friendly, so your child will be very comfortable while sleeping. There is no risk of developing a rash or red spots on the body due to an allergy to foreign particles in the blanket.

Caring for linen for newborns should not take much time; these are the wishes contained in numerous reviews from mothers. The flannelette blanket should be easy to clean and dry quickly.

• Necessarily wash a new blanket before use. This will rid the canvas of unwanted dust and other contaminants that may have appeared during transportation and sale of the product.
• Linen with synthetic inclusions can be washed in an automatic washing machine. It washes well and dries quickly. But it should be observed optimal temperature washing indicated on the tag.
• Models with wool pile should only be washed in cold water , since the material is “compressed” in volumes of hot water. It is better to turn off the spin mode in an automatic machine, since sudden turning and flopping of the fabric in the washing chamber will also adversely affect the quality of the material.
• Washed blanket It is necessary to dry it and then iron it on both sides, and then take a massage comb and gently comb the fabric against the direction of the pile so that the fabric is fluffy again.
• Using conditioner when washing will give the dried fabric a pleasant aroma.

A flannelette blanket can serve a child from the moment of birth until he is 5-7 years old, if you constantly monitor the condition of the fabric and use gentle techniques to care for it.