A blanket is one of the everyday items that a person needs from the moment of his birth and throughout his life. It is this, chosen according to individual desires and needs, that provides a calm, sound, long sleep, creates comfort and envelops you with warmth in cool weather. The variety of product models provided by manufacturers in this category allows you to choose an option even with the most sophisticated requirements and desires.
In order not to get confused and to correctly select a product, experts recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the main directions of gradation of this product.
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According to the method of use, the product is intended for:
In turn, some of the listed items are also subdivided into several others. So, baby products can be:
For the adult population, blankets are provided:
Depending on its purpose, the products have the appropriate dimensions.
For infants, the gradation of model parameters can be in several ways.
For extract:
For stroller:
For the cradle:
For the crib:
Older children require slightly larger products.
Under the age of 3 years:
Three to five years:
School-age children and teenagers:
For the adult population, the following standard product parameters are defined.
One and a half:
Double:
Important! Before buying a product of the selected size, experts recommend that you familiarize yourself with the information on the free purchase of bed linen for it, since not all of the indicated parameters are standard and common.
According to the composition of covers and fillers, blankets are divided into natural and synthetic. Products made from natural raw materials are more expensive, but they fully justify the costs. Such products have excellent hygroscopic qualities, high thermal conductivity, lightness and ease of maintenance.
Natural fillers include:
Down products are very popular among consumers due to their heat transfer properties. In winter, they warm well, and in the warm season it is not at all hot under them, since the fluff provides good air circulation. Models are very light, soft and durable. The therapeutic effect of a blanket with such a filler on the human body is also noted.
Woolen options, despite their lightness and thinness, are very warm and comfortable. They are considered the most hygroscopic among the "relatives". Empirically, it was found that when absorbing 1/3 of the moisture from its own weight, such blankets remain dry to the touch. And with a short airing, they are remarkably freed from the resulting moisture.
Cotton-filled products are the most common, as their price is acceptable for the middle-income segment of buyers. They are also hygroscopic, breathable and comfortable.
Silk blankets (from natural raw materials) are classified as expensive.Their advantage is adaptation to the surrounding weather conditions and temperature. In the cold season, it is warm under it, and in hot weather it creates coolness. A distinctive feature of products made from this material is its hypoallergenicity and resistance to dust mites.
Bamboo fiber products are among the most expensive. This is due not so much to the qualities of the raw materials, although they are also high, like those of other representatives, but to the environmental technology of production. When processing this material, harmful chemical solutions are not used, which are included in the production of some other types of fillers.
Very often, people suffering from allergic reactions to the natural components of blankets, their use is contraindicated. Therefore, manufacturers have found a way out of this situation and began to manufacture products with synthetic content. This material is a hollow fiber that provides the product with similar qualities to natural ones. They are just as warm in cold weather and not hot in warm weather. An additional advantage of such products is the possibility of washing in washing machines in a delicate mode. After these manipulations, the product does not lose its shape and retains its original qualities. Harmful microorganisms do not start in synthetic fillers.
In the manufacture of all types of blankets, manufacturers use a cassette or quilted sewing method.
This version of the technological process consists in the formation of cassettes of various configurations and sizes. It depends on the style of the model, design and type of filler. Each individual cell is filled with the same amount of raw material and is limited to machine lines.
It is a set of machine lines intersecting each other in the form of a grid, and fixing the filler, evenly distributed inside.
Modern living conditions of the population provide manufacturers with new ideas for improving their products. And they turned out to be accepted by the manufacturers. In response, consumer markets have seen versatile blankets designed for use in all seasons.
They consist of two options: light and lightweight, fastened together in various ways. These can be buttons, buttons, zippers, hooks, etc. At any time, such an instance can be divided into two and used one by one or one of them. Such a novelty quickly gained popularity among the population and took one of the leading places in this category of goods.
Also of no small importance when choosing the product you like is the level of warmth, which is determined by the standard scale.
So, the degree of heat is classified:
According to numerous consumer reviews, the highest levels of popularity among blanket manufacturers are occupied by both domestic and foreign manufacturers.
This model of domestic production is a lightweight summer blanket. The cover of the product is made of cotton fabric with a bright exclusive pattern, filled with feathers and down. Their proportion in the product is 20% and 80%, respectively. The size range of products is represented by three parameters:
By production the cassette way is used.
The name of the product indicates that its contents and case are saturated with the scent of lavender. Sleep under it will be calm, eliminating fatigue and stress, and the skin after waking up will look healthy and young. Ergonomic design and high dust mite resistance ensure maximum comfort and ease of use.
The goods of the Cariguz company represent an all-weather type of products. The cover is made of dense cotton material that prevents the penetration of the filler on the front side. He, in turn, is a mixture of feathers and down of Siberian gray breeds of geese. The ratio of feather and down in the filler is 10% and 90%, respectively. Manufactured in accordance with all the rules of European standards, the product meets all international criteria: safe for human life, environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic. Also, the manufacturer allows washing products at home, at a temperature of 40 ° C. This greatly simplifies the care of products in this category. The size range is:
The Russian company "Loretta" produces a winter version of down and feather products.The white satin cotton cover creates a beautiful look and provides complete comfort and cozy sleep. A filler of 100% goose down "Extra" gives the product softness, splendor, excellent heat dissipation and hygroscopicity. The cassette method of production accompanies the uniform distribution of the filler over the entire area, and also ensures the volume of products. This product can be washed with a short cycle at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. But at the same time, bleaching, drying in a drum and ironing products is strictly prohibited. The parameters of the "Light Dreams" blankets are:
The products of the Russian company Primavelle are distinguished by their naturalness and usefulness. This is due to the filler made of 95% sheep wool and 5% viscose, as well as a durable and high-quality cover made of 70% cotton and 30% polyester.
Possessing the natural properties of wool, SoftWool products perfectly regulate the temperature regime during sleep. In winter colds, they will wrap you in pleasant warmth, and in hot weather, they will allow refreshing air to circulate freely through the blanket. Also, the advantages of this product include high hygroscopicity. Excess moisture is actively absorbed by the filler, and unpleasant substances released with sweat are immediately neutralized by the antiseptic properties of sheep's wool.Due to the presence of nitrogen in it, the human body relaxes and calms down well during sleep. And the contained lanolin has an anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous effect, prevents the aging process of the skin.
Models are presented in beige colors and three size options:
The products of the Russian brand "Constant" are an excellent value for money. Made entirely from natural raw materials, it provides a comfortable and cozy sleep. The cover of the duvet is made of 100% cotton fabric, and the inner content is made of pure sheep's wool. Due to the natural properties of this natural material, namely excellent thermal conductivity and hygroscopicity, the product is able to provide optimal sleep conditions at any time of the year. And the presence of lanolin and nitrogen in wool has a calming, relaxing, anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous effect.
The size range is presented in two options:
The German Grass model is a light, seasonal quilt measuring 150 x 200 cm, presented in white.The cover is made of 100% cotton, and the filler is synthetic innovative 4-L fiber. Made of polyester, it has high wear resistance, which allows it to retain its original appearance and properties after numerous washes. This procedure can be carried out in a washing machine at a temperature not exceeding 60 ° C. Also, the product is not afraid of drying in the drum. In the manufacture of goods, a quilted process technology was used.
Kauffmann products are gaining more and more popularity among people suffering from allergic reactions to natural fillers. These are expensive products, but their quality, design and environmentally friendly manufacturing technology fully justify the price. For greater availability of goods, cotton or viscose is added to the filler. Presented in white and measuring 200 x 220 cm, they are made from the fibers of eucalyptus trees. Lyocell - the trade name of the filler, has one of the main advantages, which is a high degree of moisture absorption and its subsequent return to the surrounding space. In the technological process, a quilted form of attaching the filler to the cover is used. Made in a decorative way, it brings a zest to the appearance of the product. The original decision of the manufacturer in the manufacture of their models is the location along the perimeter of the blanket areas adapted for the installation of push buttons.This makes it possible to supplement the product with additional layers to increase the degree of warmth. It is also allowed to machine wash using special liquid detergents, at a temperature not exceeding 60 ° C.
Products of the German brand Brinkhaus are very popular among lovers of natural products. There is not a single gram of synthetics in them. Made from 100% long staple Egyptian cotton, the covers are filled with 60% natural silk and 40% New Zealand Merino sheep's wool.
Large size range of
This makes it possible to choose the most suitable option.
Natural silk, which is part of the filler, eliminates the formation of various microorganisms in it and prevents the accumulation of dust. And merino wool provides products with high hygroscopicity and thermoregulation. In addition to the listed properties, this natural material has numerous beneficial qualities on the human body during sleep. Under such a blanket it will not be cold even in the coolest time.
The Russian manufacturer "Cleo" from Ivanovo presents on the consumer market products made of artificial silk measuring 145 x 210 cm. The cover, made of jacquard 100% cotton fabric, distinguishes this product from others. It is the jacquard weave of threads that creates a unique iridescent pattern on the canvas, while ensuring its reliability and strength. The inner content is a mixture of 90% rayon and 10% siliconized lavender phyto-fiber. The cocoons created by the silkworm, in a stretched form, make up the vast majority of the filling material. The natural properties of this raw material, namely the presence of proteins, provides a beneficial effect on the hair, skin and nails of a sleeping person. And the strength of silk fibers guarantee the product durability. Since this natural material is quite expensive, manufacturers can alternate it with synthetic interlayers to lower the price. Therefore, experts strongly recommend that you carefully study the composition of the filler before buying such a product.
The only difficulty, according to consumers of silk filler products, is cleaning and care. They can not be washed not only in machines, but also by hand. Only professional cleaning is recommended. Dry blankets in the shade.
A huge number of blankets presented to the attention of buyers makes it possible for each of them to choose any model in accordance with individual conditions and requirements. The main thing is not to rush into the choice, but to first familiarize yourself with the main criteria, characteristics of the product and listen to the advice of experts published in this article.