Wool Blankets
When it comes to quality, nothing matches the new Cariboo woollen blankets. We source the mid-micron wool in our blankets from some of the best farms in the South Island and it is one of the softest, lightest, yet most durable natural fabrics on the market today.
These blankets are completely free of itching or pilling characteristics. The ‘open structure' spinning process produces an exceptionally soft and breathable yarn which dries incredibly quickly because of its ability to rapidly absorb and release water. The Cariboo wool blankets dry four times faster than normal wool. We recommend machine washing them on a wool or delicate cycle, and drying on the line or by laying them flat rather than using a spin dryer.
The process of making the yarn used in Cariboo wool blankets is one of the most energy efficient of any yarn spinning technology in the world, using up to four times less energy than those of competing synthetic fabrics.
Unlike many traditional woollen blankets, Cariboo blankets are completely free of allergens and chemicals. The fabulous soft colours are derived from eco-dyes, which are manufactured responsibly and leave no nasty chemical residue.
More importantly, the Cariboo blanket exhibits a high warmth-to-weight ratio and temperature regulation qualities that are so important for babies and young children. Wool keeps you cool when it is hot and warm when it is cold; there is no other fibre like it.
Because it is woollen, the Cariboo blanket also has the benefit of being naturally fire retardant, a highly important safety consideration in the purchase of any bedding.
The blanket is perfect for use in cot and is great as a throw on a single bed.
We have chosen a basket weave blanket stitch similar to what Grandma would have knitted.
