Features of camel wool blanket
The quality and duration of sleep largely depends on the properties of the blanket. It should be warm, cozy, create a greenhouse effect, and promote relaxation. All of these properties are possessed by camel wool - a material that has been highly valued for a long time and is used when sewing blankets. Sleeping under such a blanket is a real pleasure.
Benefits of camel wool blankets:
- practicality, comfort of use;
- thermal insulation, heat preservation without overheating;
- breathability;
- light weight, no carapace effect when covered;
- preservation of shape for a long time - attractive appearance remains for many years;
- antistatic properties;
- unpretentious care;
- hygroscopicity - wool quickly absorbs moisture and gives it back;
- healing, relaxing properties - sleeping under such a blanket provides complete rest, calming the nervous system.
A wide range of sizes allows you to choose options for teenage, baby blankets. Manufacturers offer a wide range of shades.
Disadvantages:
- deformation due to non-compliance with the rules of care and storage, exposure to moths, dust mites;
- the need for a careful attitude; packing the product in a case will help to avoid premature wear.
Advice. Camel fur blankets are not recommended for people with a tendency to allergic reactions to wool.
How to choose the right one
When choosing, it is recommended to pay attention to the composition, which will help to make sure of the properties, to purchase a product of a high category. Most manufacturers include synthetics in their ideal composition, which avoids shrinkage and stalling. The price of such blankets is lower, but the medicinal properties are also reduced. When choosing, you should pay attention to the heat level of the product, which must be indicated by a bona fide manufacturer.
An open woven blanket demonstrates the highest medicinal properties. The wool fibers act directly on the skin, which creates a massage effect that stimulates blood circulation. Due to the absorption of moisture, dry heat is formed, which is useful for colds, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Sleeping under such a quilted bedspread is accompanied by pleasant sensations.
For your information! The size is indicated on the label. Blankets are available in children's sizes, single and double, European standard.
Raw materials
The following types of raw materials are used in the manufacture:
- downy undercoat - the cost of elite models starts from 10 thousand rubles;
- guard hair - harder and heavier wool, the price varies between 3-7 thousand rubles;
- a mixture of sheep and camel wool (the amount of raw materials is indicated as a percentage), models are heavy, the price is 2–3 thousand rubles;
- thermally glued filling - wool is passed through a heated roller, the price starts from 1500 rubles.
For your information! The composition is indicated on the label. The 100% camel wool mark indicates that the blanket is made exclusively of camel wool.
Case and assembly method
According to the assembly method, the following types are distinguished:
- quilted - products are stitched with parallel stitches at a great distance from each other, due to weak fixation, there is a possibility of uneven distribution of raw materials;
- karostepny - lines in the form of patterns are located throughout the entire area;
- cassette - stitching is carried out with longitudinal and transverse stitches, as a result cells are formed.
When choosing, it is recommended to pay attention to the following factors:
- uniformity, absence of seals, lumps, straight lines, no protruding threads, overlocked edges;
- closed even stitches, uniform distribution of the filler over the cells, no threads of hair;
- the presence of a cover made of satin, teak.
Density
Heat depends on the density; on the package, this parameter is indicated by filled circles in an amount from one to five. Lightweight products are marked with one circle, all-season - three.
Density (g / m²):
- 160-180² - 1 point, the model should be used as a blanket, suitable for summer;
- 200-220 - 2 points - recommended for use in well-heated rooms
- 350 - 3 points - all-season bedspreads are considered a universal option;
- 420-500, 4 points - the blanket can be used for heating in severe winter cold;
- 900.5 points - ideal for cold rooms.
Which blanket is better - a camel or a sheep
Camel and sheep wool blankets may appear the same at first glance, although there are some differences. In their manufacture, high-quality natural ingredients are used, which is considered a sign of quality. Sheep wool blankets are distinguished by unique thermal insulation properties, they allow you to keep warm in the most severe cold weather. Coarse wool is used in their manufacture. You can always choose the thickness and density of the fabric depending on the season.
The camel blanket is composed of tough wool and soft down, which provides quick rewarming. Excellent thermoregulatory properties help to avoid overheating in summer.
Comparison parameters:
- cost - a camel will cost 1.5-2 rubles. more expensive than a sheep;
- service life - maximum for a camel, minimum - for a sheep;
- weight - the lightest is considered to be a camel wool blanket, heavy - a sheepskin blanket.
Ranking of the best camel blankets
Today there are a large number of foreign and domestic manufacturers who are engaged in the manufacture of camel wool products. There is a conditional rating of manufacturers, which is also taken into account when choosing. Reviews of camel wool blankets can be found online.
Rating of the best camel wool blankets:
- Karakum Runo from Dargez - due to the absence of dyes in the composition, all models are produced in a beige shade, all models are distinguished by a luxurious appearance. The option is suitable for any time of the year. The material does not cause irritation, natural fibers in the composition help to activate metabolic processes, cure joint diseases, and relax muscles.
- Gobi (Mongolia) - blankets have healing properties, relieve muscle tension. The lanolin in the composition has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. Floral pattern, transparent bag allow you to use the blanket as a gift.
- Sugar - models are in fairly high demand due to their antistatic properties, strength, lightness. Down is most often used as a raw material; such blankets are ideal for sheltering children and adolescents.
Products of the companies Verossa, Alvitek, Ukrmetrteststandart, Aelita, Troitskaya worsted factory, Dargez, Billerbeck are in great demand among buyers.
VIDEO: How to wash a camel wool blanket.