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Post by brentkuz on Jan 23, 2016 16:01:20 GMT -6
Looking at wool blankets for throw or couch duties.
My main question is should I get 100% wool or a blend 85/15 or 90/10 or 95/5 wool nylon blend I've seen. Basically the
Allegheny vs civil war blankets
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2016 17:03:52 GMT -6
I've got a couple woolrich 100% wool. Great for on the bed but a bit scratchy. Kind of utilitarian. I recently got a Johnson's of Elgin, 80% Marino 10% cashmere from STP. Like it so much I got another one. Perfect for a throw.
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 23, 2016 17:33:32 GMT -6
I've got a couple woolrich 100% wool. Great for on the bed but a bit scratchy. Kind of utilitarian. I recently got a Johnson's of Elgin, 80% Marino 10% cashmere from STP. Like it so much I got another one. Perfect for a throw. Wondering if the 85/15nylon civil war blanket would be a bit better. |
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Post by northcoast on Jan 23, 2016 18:07:59 GMT -6
I'd go Pendelton myself.
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 23, 2016 18:23:41 GMT -6
What about Faribault Woolen Mills?
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 23, 2016 18:26:18 GMT -6
Pendleton is $120-170+
Faribault is $200+
Woolrich Allegheny is $89 shipped.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2016 19:49:16 GMT -6
I've got a couple woolrich 100% wool. Great for on the bed but a bit scratchy. Kind of utilitarian. I recently got a Johnson's of Elgin, 80% Marino 10% cashmere from STP. Like it so much I got another one. Perfect for a throw. Wondering if the 85/15nylon civil war blanket would be a bit better. I'd say the mix would be softer. Not as important for use on a bed.  |
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 24, 2016 20:33:55 GMT -6
Found an allegheny woolrich blanket on eBay new with tags cheap. Large and 100% wool. Should fit the bill.
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 24, 2016 20:34:20 GMT -6
Anyone have experience with the cannon river for faribault mills blanket?
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Post by Old26 on Jan 24, 2016 20:36:03 GMT -6
Anyone have experience with the cannon river for faribault mills blanket? Not that one, but lots of vintage stuff here in the house. Wife has lots of original Native American wool blankets too, which are now worth a lot. Woolwich and Pendleton are also well made. At least the older ones. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 26, 2016 17:10:17 GMT -6
Should be interesting bought the Woolrich 100% allegheny blanket. Depending how that turns out. My local Jcrew is having a 50% sale on clearance and have the color block Faribault blanket.
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 28, 2016 19:05:27 GMT -6
The allegheny is a bit thin for my liking. It's 15oz 100% virgin wool very soft but thin.
The faribault is an double ply blanket.
Wondering if I should return the Allegheny and buy the Faribault. Double ply a big deal should it be warmer?
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Post by Winterland on Jan 29, 2016 11:41:26 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 29, 2016 20:24:47 GMT -6
Winterland - that's bad ass! I ended up buying both. 100% virgin wool Faribault the color block jcrew one.
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