The 12 Best Wool Blankets for Staying Cozy All Winter
Chilly weather calls for cuddling up in a cozy blanket in bed or in your favorite spot on the sofa. A wool blanket is the epitome of warmth, even in the dead of winter. But with the wealth of wool blanket options available, which do you choose?
“Wool is known for its breathability and ability to regulate temperature,” says interior designer and lifestyle influencer Chantelle Hartman Malarkey. When shopping for a woolen blanket for your home, she says to “take into account the type of wool it is made of, its size and weight, and the pattern.”
We researched dozens of woolen blankets from top manufacturers, basing our selections on wool types and blends, blanket size, color, pattern, ease of care, and other factors. In addition to Malarkey’s insight, we also tapped Melony Huber, interior design stylist, buyer and co-founder of ethical lifestyle collection La Peony, for expert advice on the best woolen blankets.
Faribault Mill Pure & Simple Wool Blanket at Faribaultmill.com
L.L. Bean Herringbone Washable Wool Blanket at L.L.Bean
$269
The Vermont Country Store Wool Solid Color Blanket at Vermontcountrystore.com
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This lightweight wool blanket is machine-washable and perfect for using as a bed blanket.
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Look elsewhere if you want a brighter or more decorative blanket.
The Faribault Mill Pure & Simple wool is made from soft and durable 100-percent virgin wool. It provides plenty of warmth without feeling too heavy; in fact, this blanket is surprisingly lightweight and breathable.
The Pure & Simple blanket features a whipstitch hem in a matching thread color for a seamless design and is available in four sizes, ranging from twin to king. It’s designed to be an extra layer of warmth for your bed, though we wouldn’t blame you if you kept it out on the couch for cuddling up as you watch a show or a movie. It comes in six neutral colors (light heather gray, bone white, navy, camel, olive, and admiral blue) that will fit in with just about any bedding or interior color palette.
Swaddling yourself in a cocoon of comfort isn’t the best part of this blanket, it’s the fact that it’s completely machine-washable (cold water, line dry). You’ll also be giving back to the community with your purchase. As a part of the company’s Spread the Warmth initiative, for every blanket sold, Faribault Mill donates a blanket to charitable organizations focused on relieving youth homelessness nationwide.
Sizes: 66 x 96 inches, 80 x 96 inches, 90 x 96 inches, 108 x 96 inches | Material: 100% virgin wool | Care: Machine wash and line dry
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It’s softer and won’t shed as much as other wool blankets.
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It only comes in one size.
If you associate wool blankets with itchy skin, you might think a budget-friendly one would make for a downright uncomfortable experience. Not this one from Arcturus. It’s washed three times during the production process to become the softest wool blankets you’ll ever own. You won’t have to worry about shedding either, thanks to the mix of short wool fibers and synthetic fibers that help maintain its weave.
Despite being made of 80 percent wool and 20 percent synthetic fibers, the blanket is machine-washable and should get softer with every wash. So, you can keep it at home to share with a partner or rely on its durability for when you’re out camping.
The blanket is available in nine different colors like navy, royal blue, olive green, wine, and military gray. There’s also a contrasting lock stitch hem that adds a nice pop of color too.
Size: 64 x 88 inches | Material: 80% wool, 20% synthetic fibers | Care: Machine wash with woolen detergent, wash separately in cold water; line dry only
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