Wool Blanket
Navy Blue Wool Blanket
Please note that with every purchase of a wool blanket one will be donated to the local homeless shelter or individuals that are found to be in need of a warm wool blanket. So please know that when you are warming yourself with one of God’s most wonderful and natural creations you are assisting a neighbor in need!!!!
60" x 80" - 80% wool /20% blend
Wool: The
Wonder Fiber
Wool is actually a sophisticated web of fibers that may well be the most versatile and useful animal product on Earth. Wool has some unique properties that make it one of nature's most
amazing fibers. Firstly, wool is resistant to fire. Wool is also a pretty smart insulator.
Think of it like a thermos for your body -- it can keep you warm or cool
depending on your needs. It keeps you warm without overheating your body and in
the Sahara Desert, Bedouins wear thin wool to keep
them cool in the searing heat. The secret to both of these facts are the tiny
pockets of air within each wool fiber that provide both insulation and
breathability. Wool is also able to soak up as much as 30 percent of its own
weight in moisture without feeling wet, which is one of the reasons it can
still keep you warm even in the rain [source: American Sheep
Industry Association]. The fibers have a natural crimp that helps to
wick moisture away from the body. Getting this moisture off your bare skin is a
key element to keeping warm in wet conditions. But there are some other more
complex elements to the wool fiber that aid in warming you in the wetness, as
well…………what more could you ask for in a product to help you fight the
elements! (if you would like to read more on the wonderful science of wool
please read on at:
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hiking/wool-when-wet2.htm