Many people remember the warm and prickly blanket, which is made of camel wool. Wool is also used in the production of yarn. When choosing, questions arise: how not to buy a fake? Doubts often arise, which is why it is worth paying attention to a product that uses bamboo material.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- warmth and comfort, will keep you warm even in severe cold;
- lung;
- the body breathes under it due to the fact that air passes well through the blanket;
- pleasant to the touch. Previously they were prickly and unpleasant, but now this problem is eliminated;
- will last for many years;
- comfort in summer and winter: in the summer it will be difficult to sweat under such a blanket, and it is simply impossible to freeze in the winter;
- dust does not accumulate on it;
- bed mites do not appear;
- environmentally friendly product;
- the color of camel wool is golden;
- You can buy a woolen blanket.
Important! When choosing, you should pay attention not only to the pros, but also to the cons.
Cons:
- an allergic reaction is possible, especially in people who cannot tolerate animal hair;
- many fakes;
- requires thorough cleaning. It is necessary to send it to the dry cleaner, which on the one hand makes household chores easier, but on the other hand, it hits the pocket. In addition, it is recommended to air the blanket in the open air every three months;
- When a blanket is made from the wool of an adult camel, it becomes prickly.
Blanket for the little ones
Everyone wants their children to sleep comfortably and peacefully, which is why it is important to choose bedding for a child as carefully as possible. Experts advise buying products made of camel wool. The price for it is significantly higher than that of synthetic analogues. This is all because such blankets are of high quality. When buying, you should pay attention to:
- Size and weight. The camel wool baby blanket is very light;
- hypoallergenic. Parents should pay attention to whether their children are allergic to wool. If it is not known what the allergic reaction is caused by, then it is even more important to consult a doctor;
- air permeability. Allows air to pass through very well, allowing the body to breathe;
- Purpose of purchase: do you really need a blanket or can you get by with a throw, which is much better for covering yourself with;
- budget. It is worth immediately deciding on the amount to count on, since such products are not cheap, although there is a good budget option - a heat-fixed blanket.
These criteria should be key when choosing a blanket, no matter when the purchase is made, as it will be suitable for both winter and summer.
Please note! If someone in your household is allergic to wool, then you should pay attention to blankets that contain bamboo.
Terms of Use
How to use a blanket? Should you put a duvet cover on it? And what to do with it? The answers are simple.
The blanket should be used only in a duvet cover. This reduces the percentage of dust and makes washing easier, because a woven duvet cover does not let dirt, sweat, etc. through.
Please note! If there are any doubts about compliance with the unspoken rules of use, it is better to choose a product made of another material, since camel quickly becomes unusable from frequent washing.
In addition to having a duvet cover, it is also important to frequently air the product, preferably in hot weather. It is worth paying special attention to this.
You need to make sure that moths, which love to eat wool, do not start up in it. To do this, you should use insect repellents. Experts advise using folk remedies, for example, sachets with wormwood.
Care
There are two types of washing: hand and machine. And each has its own characteristics.
Washing machine
This type of washing is not a good idea for a camel blanket. It can become very worn out and lose its former qualities. To prevent washing from causing great damage, you should:
- wash at 30°C;
- select the “Delicate wash” or “Wool” mode;
- add only special liquid powders for wool;
- Do not use the automatic spin cycle in the machine. Drain the water and let the blanket drain;
- rinse by hand only.
Hand wash
In order for the product to retain its shape and quality for as long as possible, it is recommended to wash it by hand. The washing steps are very simple:
- Fill with water at a temperature of 30 °C.
- Dissolve liquid detergent in it.
- Soak the blanket for 2-3 hours. Turn it over periodically, that is, every 30 minutes.
- Drain the water.
- Then fill the water again with the same temperature, soak the blanket and turn it over several times. Then drain the water and let it drain.
- The blanket should be dried on a horizontal surface in a ventilated room. It should also be kept away from radiators and heaters.
Please note! Caring for a blanket is a very complicated thing, but it is worth it. The more carefully you wash it, the longer it will last.
Manufacturers and prices
Since there are many fakes on the market, the choice of the manufacturer should be taken no less seriously. Thus, camel bedspreads are offered by the following trusted companies:
- Ivanovo company "Aelita". Price from 400 to 1500 rubles.*;
- "Alvitek". Price from 2000 to 4000 rubles. There is a blanket made of wool, as well as camel down;
- "Togas". Prices from 18 thousand to 24 thousand rubles. The products of this manufacturer have a high rating and are famous for their quality.
Important! Prices vary greatly. This is because cheap ones often contain other materials, sometimes synthetics. The lower the price, the lower the percentage of wool in the filler.
How to protect yourself from counterfeiting
To avoid falling into the trap of cunning manufacturers, it is worth paying attention to the following nuances:
- Wool does not dye well, so if the blanket is brightly colored, you should refuse it, it is 100% not real;
- You need to feel two blankets: one made of camel wool and one made of sheep wool. The first one should be lighter than the second one;
- you should pay attention to the composition. If there are at least 5% synthetic fibers, then such a blanket is already semi-woolen, and accordingly, it will warm worse;
- It is worth buying in trusted and popular stores. This way, it will be more difficult to get a fake.
Reviews
Be that as it may, Internet users leave different reviews.
Alena, 35: “What can I say about this blanket… We’ve been using it for over a year. I really like it because it maintains body temperature and it’s neither too cold nor too hot, you feel very comfortable. There may be a downside, but only one. It’s that you have to wash it by hand. But I don’t think it’s a significant drawback, since most blankets and some clothes require good care and hand washing.”
Elena, 53: "I didn't find any disadvantages. You don't sweat under this blanket. Thanks to its weightlessness and lightness, it doesn't "press" on you while you sleep."
Before choosing a camel wool blanket, it is worth carefully studying its composition, weighing all the pros and cons, and also reading reviews. Everything that is stated in the article will help you make the right choice.
*Prices are valid as of May 2019.
