What size is a throw blanket compared with other blankets?
A throw is the smallest of the layer, roughly 125 by 150 centimetres for one person over a sofa, where blankets run to the bed sizes. At Eleish Van Breems Home we keep blankets and throws in natural fibres; the finer pieces sit under luxury throws and blankets.
How do I choose between wool, cotton and mohair blankets and throws?
Picking between blankets and throws comes down to feel and warmth: a heavy wool throw for weight, a cotton one for an easy wash, a mohair for softness; a Roros tweed throw shows the wool end. Match the fibre to how warm you like to sit of an evening.
How do I drape blankets and throws so they look intentional?
Drape blankets and throws so they look considered by folding one loosely over a sofa arm or the foot of a bed, or laying it on the diagonal across a corner, rather than squaring it off, as with a premium blanket. One well-placed throw looks more relaxed than a pile.
How should blankets and throws be washed and stored?
Wash blankets and throws by fibre: wool on a gentle wool cycle or by hand and dried flat, cotton on a normal cool wash, and mohair with the lightest handling; a wool pillow takes similar care. Skip the tumble dryer on wool and mohair, and air them between uses.
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