Comments on: Warmest Blanket – Top 13 for Winter – October 2025 Update

By: Bob Ozment

Bob Ozment — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 04:16:17 +0000

That’s a great point, Kate. We have heard the comment about weight and we’ll definitely bee looking for ways to included it. The “problem” is that we’re trying to cast a wide net and make a massive database to use for warmth statistics. We have, use and personally test some of these but not all of them – it’s an impossible task if you’re gonna build a statistical model that looks at the majority of the market because the weight is often not in the specs…but I have an idea I’m working on…we’ll probably get the lightness/weight into the equations for the top picks only…for now. Thanks

By: Kate Preston

Kate Preston — Mon, 29 May 2023 23:02:27 +0000

I would like to see weight included in the ratings and, perhaps, weight to warmth ratio. You mnention light weight a few times and warmth many times but I’m looking for the optimal combination. Those would of course include, possibly be topped by Payel-Motte and Creswick but what about in a lower price range.
I find duvets and most blankets, including wool blankets, simply too heavy so I’m shopping for an alternative in the moderate price range.

By: Bob Ozment

Bob Ozment — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:36:13 +0000

In reply to Vicki Sue Hall. Thanks for the kind words, Wicky. I'm afraid that there are no exciting news in the wool vs. moths fight per se - all the news are on the side of products that are used against moths and not the wool itself. Same ole practices apply when it comes to storage, but it is true that the products aimed at protecting the blankets are much better.

By: Vicki Sue Hall

Vicki Sue Hall — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:07:25 +0000

Hello — Thank you so much for your time, research, and for sharing the wealth of information. Excellent for considering all aspects before making a purchase. One thing I did not see is information concerning how wool is at risk for getting “buggy.” Years ago, we had a beautiful 100% wool blanket that moths got to. After that, the blanket was ruined. Are the new wool blankets less susceptible to moths, or do they still depend on proper care and storage? What are your thoughts on this? Thank you for your help.

By: Bob Ozment

Bob Ozment — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 13:02:56 +0000

In reply to Patricianne Campbell.

Thanks for the kind words, Patricianne 🙂 They made our day here at the office. We’re glad the information we shared was useful even to a resourceful person like you.

Oh, and yes, good luck with the creative endeavors…do touch base to let us know how it all turned out, we’re a curious bunch 🙂

By: Bob Ozment

Bob Ozment — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 12:58:05 +0000

In reply to Lili Cziller.

Hi Lili,

Thanks for reaching out. Washing wool in a machine is an option but there are two main issues. The first one are the chemicals from the detergent (you can control this one by choosing a detergent designed not to break the protein of the wool fiber). The second one is trickier – the shrinkage. In fact, shrinkage is not even the right word because nothing really shrinks on the molecular level. What happens is the fibers of the wool interlock.

It’s almost impossible to completely avoid the second issue but you can wash it in a way that will minimize the interlocking. If the program on your machine is marked “wool” it probably means gentle swaying of the blanket instead of aggressive tumbling (it goes without saying that cycles with agitation are a huge no-no, it’s what does most of the damage).

To sum up, if you haven’t washed your blanket. I’d advise to wash a cheaper wool item (like a scarf of something) and see how much it changes and whether the machine cycle is really wool-friendly. If you’re not satistfied with the results, the middle ground would be hand-washing the blanket.

I hope this helps,

Bob

By: Lili Cziller

Lili Cziller — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 03:01:33 +0000

Hallo,
I was reading your article about blankets.I like the wool very much,but my concern is the cleaning.I do not like the dry cleaning,using chemicals,and expensive.I would prefer something washable in my washing maschin at home.I have a wool program.So,what is your opinion about the cleaning? Thank you for your help!!! Lili

By: Patricianne Campbell

Patricianne Campbell — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:13:53 +0000

Hi,
Fantastic review! Thank you for the wealth of information I never knew was out there! Actually we live in an older home up in the mountains and I wanted to make a lining for drapes that would help keep the cold out. My first thoughts were of wool or flannel since all my winter sheets have been flannel since I was a kid & they’ve sure helped keep me warm.
My thoughts on wool are from “BO”, my horse. Rather than buying him a usual horse blanket, I wanted something I knew would be breathable, warm and wick well after coming in from a ride on a cold day (just like my wool socks) and dealing with a cold barn throughout the icy nights, it wasn’t a big challenge, just a trip to the Military Surplus Store for a good quality wool blanket. Well, it caught on and I wound up making blankets for quite a few of the horses who already owned the ‘quilted store-boughts’.
I totally agree with you regarding wool and truly appreciate the enlightening information you’ve shared. Keep up the great work!
As for the drapes, I’ll do some more research and may give it a go with the wool over flannel and see what happens, not sure if anyone’ tried that yet or perhaps they have and are keeping it a secret. Wish me luck 🙂
Have a Happy Day and a wonderful future.