Which wool is the warmest? types of natural wool and its properties

When choosing yarn for a sweater, you need to focus on the characteristics and properties of the thread.

These are composition, thickness, twist and a number of other parameters. Important selection factors are the seasonality of clothing and its purpose. A product designed to be worn in a warm office is different from one designed for hunting in a frosty forest and walking along winter streets. In this instruction you will learn how to choose a knitting material, taking into account all the important nuances for men, women and children.

1. Main characteristics of yarn for knitting a sweater
   Thickness and its meaning
2. Attention to composition
3. The Importance of Twist
4. Thread quality
5. What yarn is best to knit a sweater from?
   Types of suitable wool
6. Synthetic threads
7. Yarn of vegetable origin
8. Fantasy yarn
9. Choosing yarn depending on the purpose of the sweater
10. Selection based on knitting technique
11. Calculation of the amount of yarn

About natural wool

From ancient times to this day, merino has been one of the most famous and popular types of wool.
In terms of the quality of wool, merino cannot be surpassed by any other breed of sheep, and this owner of luxurious fine-fleece wool is the sheep. Today, Merinos are bred in special nurseries in Australia, New Zealand and other countries. However, more than a century passed before merino wool gained recognition throughout the world.

The value of wool was so high that it could not be called affordable, and the right to breed merino even became the cause of serious political strife.

The ancient Phoenicians knew the ancestor of the merino sheep.

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About 200 years before the New Era, the Romans began selective breeding of a special breed of sheep with thin and long wool by crossing a Greek ram with a Roman sheep.

But the Spaniards achieved the greatest success in breeding merino sheep; even Pliny the Elder in his writings described the Spanish merino as the best breed of sheep in the world.

The rulers issued all kinds of decrees and decrees to encourage the breeding of merino sheep and even to create special “honorary assemblies of shepherds”, which gave the country great privileges in this industry.

By the end of the 16th century, Spain was already a recognized leader in the breeding of Merino sheep. Moreover, it was a monopolist in this industry: until the moment when the Spanish naval armada was defeated by England. However, only two hundred years after the export of merino sheep from the defeated power, the British were able to achieve success in sheep breeding comparable to Spain.

In the 18th century, merino sheep were brought to Australia, where the conditions for their breeding turned out to be ideal, and from that moment it became the main supplier of wool to European countries.

The secret of merino wool is its very fine fiber, which allows the animal to withstand harsh climates and temperature fluctuations from very low winter to extremely high summer. To produce merino products, wool is sheared exclusively from the withers of animals.

Fine wool merino is divided into several types, which have significant differences in the type and quality of wool. The “fine” type is wool from foldless sheep with very fine wool. Medium type wool is somewhat thicker.

And finally, the wool with the thickest hair is “strong”, obtained from the largest animals. However, the thickness of the wool does not affect its noble properties: high quality fleece is inherent in all types of Merino sheep.

Important

These sheep are sheared every spring. In a year, a sheep produces enough wool to make about five items of clothing.

Merino wool has many advantages. Merino wool is long, soft and elastic, capable of maintaining volume and shape for a long time, and thanks to its natural curl it is particularly resilient. This wool has a natural whiteness with a harmonious palette of color nuances.

Merino wool is highly hygroscopic; it can absorb up to 33% of its volume of moisture, thanks to which the human body always remains dry and warm. Wool fibers contain millions of air cushions that help retain heat in both cold and hot weather. Merino is an ideal material for children's clothing because... does not irritate the skin.

All these qualities make merino wool not only indispensable in any clothing, from casual to sports, but also serve as a guarantee of sound, healthy sleep.

About camel hair

Camel wool has so rapidly entered the life of modern man that today neither a cozy home, nor a stylish wardrobe, nor a healthy sleep can be imagined without it.

A treasure of Asia and the East, camel hair is now valuable and popular throughout the world.

No modern materials can yet surpass in their characteristics the unique properties of camel wool, tested over thousands of years.

The camel is a particularly revered animal in the East and is the hero of numerous traditions and legends. Many peoples sang the amazing qualities of this animal, passing on from generation to generation the secrets of the healing properties of its fur.

Products made from camel wool not only protected the family and home from the harsh climate, but also served as a powerful talisman and brought good luck, so it was not customary to step on wool, shoes and socks were never made from it, and floor carpets were not woven from it.

However, over time, camel wool has ceased to be a luxury and exotic item, and a wide range of products using this miracle fiber allows a person to be surrounded by its warmth almost everywhere: at home and in nature, while sleeping and waking. After all, camel wool not only warms: it allows you to relax or, on the contrary, gather strength, and can not only maintain good health, but also restore health.

The camel is a desert animal that lives in Tibet, Mongolia, Persia, Iraq and Afghanistan. The main suppliers of wool to the world market are two types of camels: Bactrian and Vicuna.

Camel wool is heterogeneous in composition: its top layer is hard hair, under which more valuable and delicate fluff is hidden (80-85% of the total volume). Therefore, animals are not cut, but only the soft undercoat is combed out.

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It is taken from ghoul non-working camels once every five years, which largely determines the high cost of this wool.

The wool is sorted by color and composition, after which the finest and softest is used for the production of high-quality products. There is another type of camel wool that is especially highly valued - the so-called.

“baby camel” is the down of small camels under the age of one year.

Camel wool practically cannot be bleached and cannot be dyed, but it has its own rich palette of natural shades: white, cream, baked milk, reddish-brown, yellowish-beige, dark brown, etc.

The long, thick hair of a camel is unusually soft and silky, but at the same time it is characterized by increased strength and elasticity. It is practical to wear, because...

It is resistant to stains and has the ability to self-clean. In addition to this, camel wool is one of the lightest, it does not electrify and does not cause allergies.

Camel wool is the warmest, but it is not only comfortable in cold weather.

Camel hair has a hollow structure, which gives it excellent thermal insulation properties. Products made from camel wool can provide warmth in bad weather and protect against overheating in hot weather (after all, a person never sweats in clothes made from camel wool).

Camel wool is even more popular and loved for its unique healing properties. It is camel wool that has the widest possible range of therapeutic, preventive and cosmetic effects on the human body. This wool contains the largest amount of lanolin, which has a beneficial effect on the skin, muscles and joints.

Dry warmth of camel wool

improves blood circulation, promotes vasodilation, activates metabolism and restoration processes in tissues. Therefore, this is the best material for making clothes: colds, osteochondrosis, radiculitis, rheumatism are only a small part of the ailments that these products can protect and relieve.

All these qualities make camel wool a truly universal material, giving its owners warmth, comfort and health every day, at any time of the year or day.

About llama fur

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The llama is a representative of the camel family, giving humans warm, high-quality wool. Inhabitant of the plateaus of the Andes, Peru, Bolivia and Chile. The advantages of llama wool, such as heat capacity, lightness and high wear resistance, make it indispensable in the production of a wide variety of products.

The llama was domesticated about 6 thousand years ago, but was initially used exclusively as a farm animal of burden.

The first who began to use llama wool in the manufacture of clothing were local aborigines - the Peruvian Inca tribes.

Lama clothes were luxury items, attributes of all kinds of local cults and rituals, and most importantly, an indispensable means of survival in the harsh climate of the Andes.

But for Europeans, the discovery of this most valuable raw material turned out to be almost a curiosity. The Spanish conquistadors, freeing up pastures for sheep breeding, drove llamas to the most inaccessible areas.

This significantly reduced the llama population, but at the same time revealed one remarkable fact to the conquerors: the quality of the wool of these animals is directly influenced by the highlands.

The wool of lowland llamas, raised in more comfortable conditions, was now inferior in quality. For a long time, these animals were completely cut off from the outside world, until the developing European textile industry began to develop new types of natural raw materials.

Since the beginning of the 19th century, the llama was actively used in the wool industry in Britain, and soon gained popularity in many other countries.

Important

However, in the homeland of llamas - Peru, a supplier of the most expensive and high-quality wool, farming of these animals has undergone virtually no changes since the times of the Incas. The llama is cut once every two years, from November to April, so that the coat has time to recover by the low temperature season, which occurs in June-August.

Llama wool consists of two layers: protective thick hair (up to 20%) and delicate downy undercoat. When shearing, 2-4 kg of wool is obtained from one animal. It is sorted by color and hair type, after which it is processed.

Sometimes, instead of cutting, they resort to combing, in which only the undercoat is obtained. Llama wool has a wide color palette: after sorting, you can count up to 22 shades, ranging from white, silver and beige to brown and black.

Thanks to such variety and nobility of natural tones, there is often no need to dye the yarn.

In terms of value, llama wool is superior to merino wool. Llama fur, consisting of thin and elastic hair, lends itself well to processing. Being unusually warm, it is lightweight due to the complete absence of lanolin and other organic fats in the hair.

The yarn made from this fiber is soft and at the same time very durable, light and at the same time dense. Due to the long length of individual fibers, this wool does not mat and is practically not subject to pilling (formation of pellets), and when washed it shrinks only slightly.

Given these advantages, llama wool is often used in combination with other natural materials and fibers to make clothing of increased comfort and quality. And the wide range of wool types in the llama population makes it suitable for making products of a wide variety of styles and purposes.

Like a camel, llama hair has a hollow structure, so clothing made from llama wool is able to regulate and maintain the optimal temperature for the human body.

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In addition, the level of humidity in products made from llama wool also always remains within the limits of a person’s comfortable thermal sensation.

It is thanks to this wonderful effect of dry heat that llama is not only indispensable in clothing, but also healing in bed.

About cashmere

Cashmere is the down of Kashmiri goats.

The popularity of cashmere in the world is growing every day. Across countries, cultures and fashion trends, it is consistently associated with something truly unique, delightful and precious.

Some are captivated by the aura of luxury and sophistication that surrounds this material, while others prefer cashmere in search of the best that the market for products made from natural wool offers today. Both of them make absolutely the right choice, because...

cashmere remains unsurpassed both in the world of high fashion and in contemporary issues of comfort and environmental friendliness.

Cashmere is the highest quality, valuable, and therefore the most expensive natural material. The history of cashmere in Europe began in the 15th century.

, when cashmere shawls were presented to European princes as a luxurious gift, not inferior in value to gold and diamonds. Therefore, the impression that the peak of cashmere’s popularity occurred in our century is deceptive.

It enjoyed enormous popularity in the 19th century, where it was a source of not only pride, but also outrageousness.

The legend of cashmere, associated with the name of Napoleon and Josephine, when the cashmere shawl became a war trophy of Bonaparte, is also extremely popular.

Cashmere goats are found primarily in the highlands of Mongolia, Persia, Afghanistan and the Himalayas. The highest quality cashmere is produced in Mongolia; the fluff from other suppliers is somewhat inferior in quality and lower in price: its color is dirtier and the hair is coarser.

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Many attempts have been made by breeders to breed Cashmere goats in other places, but all have failed. Precious cashmere could not be obtained either in Scotland, or in Australia, or in New Zealand.

And all because in order to preserve the highest quality undercoat, animals need a special, sharply continental climate. At an altitude of about 5 thousand.

meters, where Cashmere goats have been bred for centuries, the climate is particularly harsh: the air temperature here can range from -40 to +40 degrees.

Only their amazing wool helps cashmere goats survive in such extreme conditions: it protects them in cold weather, drought, and heavy rains. And all thanks to the fact that the hair covering of these animals has a double layer: the softest fluff inside and coarser wool on top.

Due to these characteristics of cashmere wool, these animals are not shorn. During molting, only fluff is combed out of the thick hair.

The amount of fluff obtained from each Cashmere goat is extremely small - no more than 100-150 grams.

But even such a small amount of raw materials, when sorted, gives a wide palette of shades, depending, as a rule, on the breed of goats: from the most common and valued white to gray and all kinds of gradations of brown.

After the process of dehairing (removing coarse hair from the raw material), cashmere turns into the most expensive and valuable among all known types of natural wool.

Important

The word “cashmere” for modern people has long ceased to be just a highly specialized term, the name of a fabric. Its meaning has become a certain symbol, a metaphor, a sign of special superiority, comparison with which is the best praise that can be bestowed on things that are most diverse in nature today.

Those who consider the high cost and hype around cashmere only a tribute to fashion and popularity, not justified by anything other than its “exotic” status, are seriously mistaken. Cashmere is famous primarily for the uniqueness of the material itself and its properties, which cannot be compared or imitated by other materials.

Cashmere products are distinguished by their exceptional lightness and excellent ability to retain heat. No other fiber can be as soft and delicate as cashmere. It does not cause allergies, so it is ideal for both adults and children.

Cashmere is not only a taste for expensive, fashionable things, it is incomparable comfort and convenience. These fibers, amazing in their softness and warmth, are a favorite not only in casual and evening wear, but also among the range of bedding items.

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Dimensions

The choice depends on who will use the product: an adult, a child or a married couple.

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All about types of wool fabrics: characteristics and origin

Read in the article

• Why wool?
• What kind of wool?
• Grooming

Most home textiles are made from one of three types of fiber: wool, cotton, or synthetic. Wool comes in different varieties.

One can be easily damaged by heat and chemicals - even cold water can weaken the fibers and ruin the item! The other will have higher endurance due to impurities.

In this article we will present several basic facts that are necessary to know how to properly use and care for a woolen item.

Why wool?

Wool is extremely versatile and is worn more often than other materials and is also available for home products. It is a more organic material than cotton or synthetic fibers (because animals don't die for the material). Wool has several key properties that cotton lacks:

• Appearance. Wool can be woven into a dense fabric with a deep, rich texture. Anything can be made from it: from high-quality and silky threads to thick, coarse yarn. The resulting fabrics can be ranged from thick and rough to extremely light and smooth to the touch.
• Heat. Wool retains heat extremely well. This is the cover that animals have to, firstly, stay warm. Wool absorbs air and keeps it close where body heat can warm it. Even a thin wool blanket or sweater provides more warmth than a thick cotton one.
• Elasticity. Tailors favor thick wool for clothing because woolen fabrics hold their shape and retain it for a long time. Twenty or thirty years means nothing to properly processed wool, so rugs or rugs made from this material are passed down from generation to generation.
• Waterproof. A somewhat unnoticed property, wool is also very water resistant. Untreated wool, which still has the greasy layer of lanolin from the animal, can be nearly waterproof. Wool fibers are quite absorbent and can hold about 20% of their weight in water before they begin to become wet. Sailors and fishermen in extremely wet and cold climates traditionally wore tightly woven sweaters made from raw wool to protect against splashes.

So there is a reason for elevated wool prices.

Textile manufacturers love to talk about handmade, ease of care and other advertising promises when you buy a woolen product. Most of this is just talk.

But there are a few basic things you really need to know to choose the right material: Source of the material . The animal from which the wool comes is of great importance. The thread into which the hairs are woven has the same meaning.

During one production, the fibers are combed out many times until they are smooth, while others are left rough.

• Sheep. There are two types of wool that come from sheep that are worth mentioning: regular sheep's wool and merino. Sheep wool is wool taken from the first shearing of an animal, usually seven months old. It is high quality and soft, and requires minimal processing. Sheep wool can come from any type of sheep, but merino wool is especially prized for its softness. The point is the diameter of the follicle of this breed: the smaller this number, the softer and more expensive the wool (ultra-fine material has a number less than 15.5 microns).
• Goat. Thanks to the cashmere goat, humanity has soft and warm textiles. Cashmere goats are bred throughout Central Asia, China, Australia and New Zealand. This material is fluffy, short hairs located close to the skin, which makes cashmere thin. There is also mohair, a wool that comes from the Angora goat and should not be confused with angora wool, which comes from the Angora rabbit. This is a coarser material than cashmere (24 microns), wears longer, and reacts to dyeing.
• Rabbit. Angora rabbit fur measures up to 11 microns in diameter (which is softer - but also more fragile - than cashmere and superfine merino).
• Alpaca. Alpacas are the llama's little cousins, weighing between 150 and 200 pounds. Their wool is soft and has a number of undeniable advantages, which makes alpaca one of the most promising materials in the industry.
• Yak wool is the super-warm undercoat of this robust Arctic creature. It is quite rare, but has the highest heat saving rates.

Production . There are two main methods of creating wool products: woven fabrics, which are cut to shape, and knitted garments made from interwoven yarns. The first option is smoother, the second is rougher, but holds heat better. Weight .

Weight often affects price - good wool in a lighter weight category often costs more than a similar material in a heavier category. Coarser threads tend to have more weight than finer ones. Subtlety . Another measure used to evaluate wool is the fineness of the fiber.

This is a number representing the number of spools a spinner can make from one pound of raw wool. The higher the number, the softer the fabric feels.

Grooming

Wool is a product of animal origin, not plant origin. It has many of the same flaws as our own bodies.

Fibers are made from proteins, which can be damaged or destroyed by chemicals, heat, or physical wear and tear.

That being said, wool is stronger in weight than cotton and is more resistant to natural dirt and abrasion than most synthetic materials. Treat it with care and it will remain the most durable fabric in your closet.

Temperature . Direct heat is the most destructive thing to fur. This changes the structure of the proteins in the hairs, which changes the shape of the threads and distorts the garment (or leaves a hole in it). Humidity . Wet wool loses about a third of its strength. After washing, wool should not be hung, it must be dried horizontally to avoid stretching and folding. Dry cleaning . Given that both heat and water affect wool, dry cleaning is the primary method for cleaning woolen items. Periodically, contacting specialists will help to restore the tone, but you should also not overuse it, since frequent cleanings will have a bad effect on the quality of the coat. Storage .
To store wool, you need to defeat three main enemies: heat, light and insects. The cabinet should be in a cool place, the shelves should not be exposed to direct sunlight. And the place where the product is stored must be lined with anti-moth chemicals. We hope that you will take note of the information in this article and turn your wardrobe into a wardrobe full of quality clothing items - and if you need help again, visit us on the page and write.

Cashmere blanket: pros and cons

The popularity and elite quality of the products is explained by a whole range of positive aspects. Among the advantages:

• strength and wear resistance, despite the lightness of the products;
• high quality;
• universal application;
• comfort in use;
• refined and elegant appearance;
• beneficial effect on sleep;
• healing properties - lanolin in goat fluff alleviates the condition of rheumatism and joint pathologies.

There are no obvious disadvantages to cashmere blankets. Only subjective shortcomings can be identified. The first is the presence of careful care. Most items are not machine washable and only require dry cleaning. The second disadvantage is the relatively high cost, but the benefits and properties of the blanket fully justify its price.

Unique properties of wool and its 7 most popular types

Everyone knows that things made of wool are the warmest and can protect even in severe cold. Also, many have heard that therapeutic belts for joints and back are also made from this material.

Even our grandmothers, during attacks of rheumatism, always wrapped the sore spots with an old woolen scarf. Of course, this is not without reason.

After all, wool products have a number of unique properties that are incomparable to any other material of natural origin.

It has long been known that wool has healing properties. Since ancient times, people have noticed that things made from this material not only save from the cold, but also help fight diseases, even relieve chronic pain.

This is due to the fact that the natural material contains in its fibers a special component lanolin, which has a healing effect and relieves inflammation. In addition, wool products have excellent thermal insulation properties, protecting the body from hypothermia.

At the same time, due to the special structure and elasticity of the fibers, the material allows air to pass through well. Due to these properties, it is recommended to wear wool products for people suffering from joint diseases, rheumatism and radiculitis. It is especially important to pay attention to the advice for those who suffer from back pain.

Important : for radiculitis, it is especially recommended not only to wear clothes, but also to sleep on a wool bed. This material allows air to pass through, thereby regulating the body's thermal insulation and preventing perspiration or hypothermia.

Due to its natural antiseptic properties, wool is able to neutralize harmful substances that are removed from the human body along with sweat.

The therapeutic effect of natural material is especially useful for: - osteochondrosis; — orthopedic diseases; - bronchial ailments; - circulatory disorders.

In other words, wool is a unique natural raw material that can not only protect against the cold, but also strengthen the body. For these properties, it has been valued for many centuries and enjoys good fame throughout the world.

Wool, despite its curliness, is a smooth fiber. However, individual hairs are very elastic and do not fit tightly, which is why a loose layer is formed. This property gives the material valuable performance characteristics. They are expressed in the following indicators: high thermal insulation, moisture absorption and throughput.

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Natural material does not interfere with natural microcirculation. It is easy to use; warm clothes are knitted from threads and fabrics of various densities are made. The raw material is also used to fill blankets, pillows and mattress covers. However, there are other specific characteristics. Thus, wool is quite demanding in terms of care.

It is highly elastic, so you should be careful when choosing the washing and drying mode. Important: under the influence of hot water, the fibers stretch up to 50%. With the wrong care regimen, things can quickly lose their shape and become unusable. You should not choose substances containing caustic soda for washing.

It destroys natural material, the product becomes friable, delaminates and falls apart. You should wash things with synthetic powder or neutral soap.

Woolen products and fibers do not tolerate contact with bleaches; chlorine causes them to become unsightly dark in color, stiff and weak to tear.

If necessary, it is better to treat the material with Na peroxide or special solvents.

First of all, the material is distinguished between “living” and “dead”. The first type of raw material is removed from animals without the need for slaughter. It has better performance properties. “Dead”, accordingly, is collected from slaughtered animals. Such raw materials are less elastic and more susceptible to wear. If we talk about the types of wool according to origin, then there are quite a lot of them. Raw materials from different animals have individual performance indicators and are classified according to the concept of prestige. Let's consider 7 main types: 1. Cashmere. This is the name given to the down of high-mountain goats that live in the province of the same name in the Tibet region. Elite and very expensive raw materials. 2. Alpaca. These rare animals are relatives of llamas and live in the highlands of Peru (4–5 km above sea level). 3. Angora. This is the name given to the fluff of a special breed of rabbit. Very soft, fluffy and silky material. 4. Camel hair. Only the downy undercoat of animals of a special breed that live in the Central and Eastern regions of Asia is collected. 5. Mohair. This is the name given to the fibers of the Angora goat, which is found in South Africa, the USA and Turkey. 6. Lama. The raw materials are similar in properties to alpaca, but a little rougher; 7. Merino. This is the name given to the fibers from the withers of the fleece of a special breed of sheep. In addition, wool from domestic goats and even dogs is widely used in folk medicine. This material has pronounced therapeutic and healing properties. In particular, belts, knee pads, headbands and socks are knitted from it.

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Calculation of the amount of yarn

This is a complex mathematical and experimental process that requires basic knowledge and experience from the master. For beginning needlewomen, it is easier and faster to use ready-made knitting patterns with the quantity and thickness of yarn included with them.

However, if you create a sweater model yourself, you cannot do without calculating the required amount of yarn.

Step-by-step instructions for calculating the material:

1. To correctly calculate the amount of yarn for a sweater, you need to create a pattern and calculate the total surface area of ​​the product. Instead of a pattern, you can use a ready-made item.
2. Knit a sample measuring 10*10cm, wash it, dry it, calculate its area.
3. Unravel the flap and measure the length of the thread.
4. Calculate the yarn consumption using the formula: multiply the area of ​​the product by the length of the thread and divide by the area of ​​the sample.
5. Divide the result by the length of the thread in the skein, and round the resulting amount up.

Important note : despite the exact mathematical calculation, yarn should be purchased with a small margin, 1-2 skeins.

Knitting women's, men's and women's sweaters is not an easy task. It requires a lot of time from the master and some knowledge about the cut of clothes. The result largely depends on the successful choice of yarn. This issue should be approached responsibly and all pitfalls should be taken into account. Author: Markova Alexandra .

What types of woolen blanket are there?

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A woolen blanket is a classic product that personifies comfort and warmth. Initially, blankets were made from sheep's wool, but nowadays you can find products from a variety of materials. Let's figure out what types of woolen blankets there are and what their advantages and disadvantages are.

Sheep wool is the most common material

The popularity of blankets made from sheep wool is explained by the ease of obtaining raw materials and the reasonable cost of finished products. Such blankets are environmentally friendly, have warming, healing properties, and allow air to pass through well. They are easy to care for and the products look very nice.

However, there are some nuances that affect the quality of the finished item:

• conditions for keeping sheep: what they feed and where the animals live;
• age, sex of sheep, their breed;
• time of shearing, from which part of the animal’s body the wool was taken;
• quality of wool processing.

There are several types of blankets made from special sheep wool - Merino and New Zealand.

Merinos are sheep that live primarily in Australia. They are distinguished by the high quality of their combed wool: it is very thin and soft. Accordingly, merino wool blankets have the same properties.

New Zealand wool is wool from sheep native to New Zealand. Blankets made from this wool are white, soft and very warm.

Camel wool blanket

Common products that are highly valued by those who like to stay warm on cold winter evenings. There are two types - from the wool of adult animals and camels. The latter are very expensive and are classified as elite.

Blankets made from camel wool are considered the warmest and most healing. Due to the nature of wool hairs, they tingle the skin a little, but this is good: blood circulation improves. The products are thin and light - this is their main difference from sheep's blankets.

Alpaca wool products

Alpaca is a small domesticated artiodactyl animal that is bred in South America, in the Andes. They are grown exclusively for wool, which is used for a variety of purposes - for the production of blankets, clothes, rugs.

There are several varieties of alpaca - Suri and Huacaya. The former have long hair, while the latter have short, plush-like fur.

wool blankets have a number of significant advantages:

• wool does not cause allergies;
• practically does not allow water to pass through, but is well ventilated;
• different from sheep's lightness;
• blankets do not roll down, do not wrinkle, and retain their softness and smooth structure for a long time;
• Wool has 22 shades, so blankets come in a wide variety.

Angora wool blankets

Angora fiber is obtained from the hairs of the Angora rabbit. It is very soft to the touch and has amazing softness. However, such blankets are finicky to care for: they cannot be washed (dry cleaning only), the wool mats. Angora blankets are impractical for everyday use.

Cashmere blankets

These are the most expensive and elite products. It is difficult to find natural items made from cashmere; this is often the name given to products made from cotton or silk with the addition of wool cashmere thread.

Natural cashmere is the wool and fluff of cashmere goats that live in the mountains of the Himalayas. Attempts were made to breed the breed in other places, but their wool lost its amazing qualities, and the idea was abandoned.

Wool cashmere blankets are the most delicate products, have a luxurious color, are light and very thin.

Types of cashmere blankets

There are 2 main types - woven and quilted blankets with cashmere filling. The first ones express all the best properties of cashmere - tenderness, silkiness, softness; they don't need a duvet cover. The difference between quilts is the presence of a pillowcase or cover made of Tencel or cotton.

Cashmere blankets are also divided into types depending on the season of use. The basis for classification is size, filler density, installation option and degree of warmth.

Winter (warm)

These blankets are thicker and heavier. Cashmere in winter blankets is the most preferred filling option, since the material is completely natural and has maximum heat transfer. The usual time for using the winter variety is late autumn-winter.

All-season

This is a universal option and is in highest demand. Under such a blanket it is comfortable both in cold and in hot weather. All-season models save money and space in the closet. Fibers perfectly transmit oxygen, regulate humidity and temperature. An all-season cashmere blanket will not contribute to the spread of unpleasant odors, it does not accumulate dust, and is hypoallergenic.

Summer (light)

The purpose of the purchase is maximum comfort even on the hottest day. Lightweight summer models are distinguished by their lightweight structure and incredible thinness.

The cashmere filler provides excellent thermoregulation: air flows well and the body does not overheat.

Due to their ultra-thinness, summer blankets are cheaper.

Prices

The price of a cashmere blanket depends on the size and manufacturer. An additional amount may be charged for delivery if you decide to purchase the product in an online store.

Cashmere blanket: Reviews

Most of the comments and opinions from people are positive. Neutral reviews usually relate to financial inaccessibility. Some users speak negatively because they purchased a fake and the quality did not exceed expectations

Buyers are unanimous in the opinion that a cashmere blanket is a guarantee of comfort and coziness.

After using such a product, it is difficult to switch to another. Customers note that cashmere models are great for children. Another advantage noted in the comments is the inadmissibility of night sweats (with cashmere it is not hot even in summer) and, as a result, there is no need to purchase several sets.