Etsy - KateIrishTweedStore Supersoft Lambswool Blanket/Throw - Orange/Green/Yellow/Wine Check 137x180 cm | 54x71'' 100% Pure New Made in Ireland

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Supersoft Lambswool Blanket / Throw - Orange/Green/Yellow/Wine Check - 137x180 cm (54x71'') - 100% Pure New Lambswool - MADE in IRELAND Pictures taken at Gap of Dunloe, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Ireland Caring for wool blankets So, you've invested in a high-quality Irish wool blanket, hoping you've found something that will last several years, if not a lifetime. Everyone remembers his or her Granny's knee blanket or rug that seemed to be ever-present in the back seat of the car during family outings. So, how did they do it? Well, wool, being a natural fibre, has a number of properties that make it remarkably resilient, providing you don't force things & take some fairly basic measures. Stain resistance Unlike many synthetic fibres, wool is naturally anti-static & consequently less likely to gather dust & lint from the air or contact with other surfaces, garments etc. It also has a naturally occurring protective layer that prevents stains from being absorbed. Natural elasticity & toughness Wool's natural elasticity means it will stretch (within reason;), to the wearer's size & then, once removed, return to its original shape. This is due to wool's crimped structure & its ability to endure being bent back on itself many thousands of times (more than 20,000 times according to some articles we've read). They are, therefore, extremely resistant to wrinkling; have you ever seen a saggy sheep? Odour resistant Granted, some wool garments & blankets have a unique & easily identifiable smell, especially when they get damp or wet; however, it is rare to find your wool blankets taking on foul smells from other sources. Take thick woollen hiking socks as an example. This is because wool is particularly effective at absorbing sweat & releasing it into the air before bacteria have had a chance to grow & release an unpleasant odour. Don't force it, just expose your wool to the air Probably the most effective method of refreshing your wool is to simply hang it in the fresh air, just as nature intended. As well as being a remarkably simple solution, it saves time, energy, washing detergent & helps to reduce your impact on the environment. Look out for moths One thing that wool definitely does not survive is contact with moths & some other bugs. A natural source of protein, wool hanging in your wardrobe or stored in the attic provides moths & silverfish with an irresistible & easy source of protein. So, take care to protect storage areas like wardrobes & attics from moths & silverfish. There are many natural & unnatural ways to protect against this kind of damage. MADE in IRELAND Thank you very much for supporting our Irish based, family run craft business. We make it & We sell it Kate & The Family Supersoft Lambswool Blanket/Throw - Orange/Green/Yellow/Wine Check 137x180 cm | 54x71'' 100% Pure New Made in Ireland