Why Every Family Should Invest In Pendleton Blankets

Pendleton blankets have a thousand natural pockets that can trap warmth close to you and keep you warm and snug. Wool blankets naturally wick away moisture from your body and keep you cozy and dry. It is also resistant to odor, making it perfect for people with sensitive noses.

Wool blankets regulate the temperature

Wool is extremely breathable and naturally regulates temperature when you are sleeping, giving you a peaceful night’s rest. Wool is also an effective insulator of heat, meaning you will be protected from the lower outside temperature. It also has the ability to prevent the buildup of heat under the covers by absorbing natural humidity produced by your body and dispelling it. Wool is known to absorb about 33% of its total weight in moisture. This means that it will absorb sweat from your body and dispel it away so that you can have a nice sleep.

Wool blankets are resistant to fire

Pendleton being made of wool, is resistant to fire. Wool makes for very bad fuel for a fire. It is naturally resistant to fire and this is one of the reasons why outdoor adventurers and hikers prefer wool blankets. If a wool blanket catches fire for some reason, it will burn out without spreading the flame.

Wool carpeting makes air and rail travel safer and wool uniforms protect firefighters from getting burned while the military provides their troops with quality wool blankets. This means investing in a quality wool Native American blanket is never a bad idea.

Hypoallergenic features of wool

The fact that wool blankets naturally regulate temperature and are naturally breathable, creates an environment not friendly to dust mites as they like to live in damp and warm conditions. Wool prevents the growth of fungi and mold, which require a hot and moist environment to thrive.

Also, fungal spores are a very common cause of allergies that bring on eye irritation, sneezing, a runny nose and itching. This is very common in polyester, feather bedding and down which traps moisture and heat to create the ideal breeding ground for both dust mites and spores.

Wool allergies are rare yet some people claim they have an allergy to wool. In most cases, wool allergies involve itching and this is not an allergy to wool. It is usually a reaction to the thick fibers of wool rubbing against your skin to cause itchiness. Wool isn’t an allergen. Wool has proven helpful to dermatitis and eczema sufferers.

Wool wicks away moisture

Wicking away moisture involves absorbing or draining moisture and that is what wool does. Wool is known to repeal moisture from the outside and absorb it from the inside. This is the sweat from your body that is then allowed to evaporate into the air. During winter, wool is instantly warm and cools in summer. This makes Pendleton blankets useful throughout the year. Sleeping on top of a wool blanket is just as effective as under it. Wool creates a dry microclimate which makes it very easy to regulate temperature.