What is the softest wool throw?

What is the softest wool throw? 

I am frequently asked, "What is the softest wool blanket or throw?" The answer is simple: a merino wool throw. The next statement that follows is often, "Well, you would say that, as merino throws are more expensive than pure new wool throws."

Merino wool throws are one of the more expensive throws that we stock, however, we believe that they are worth every single penny. This is because Merino lambswool isn’t like other wools. The diameter of the wool fibres is measured in microns.

The lower the micron the softer, finer and more expensive the wool is. This is due to the quality. Ordinary wool (coarse) wool is approximately 40 microns or more. Merino wool fibres begin at 24 microns and reduce to approximately 15 microns.

Due to the thin diameter of the wool fibre, Merino wool isn’t scratchy, itchy or rough against the skin. The Merino fibres bend when they touch the skin preventing itchiness or a scratchy feeling.

Merino wool blankets are the softest wool blankets that we stock. They are also very warm.

Despite this delicate and fragile appearance, Merino wool offers amazing warmth and moisture-wicking properties. This enables Merino wool to be worn against the skin in items such as clothing

Cyclists, runners, horse riders, and walkers highly prize Merino wool as a performance base layer. Its wicking properties ensure its low odour.

So, while Merino wool is more expensive than normal wool, it is worth every penny in terms of softness, warmth, and durability.

Our Merino wool throws, are made either in the UK or Sweden for our recycled Merino wool throws. Both will keep you warm and cosy.

Several of our wool throws are thick and chunky in appearance and many people believe they are warmer than our Merino throws. Looks can be very deceiving. Whilst our new wool throws are warm, nothing comes close to the warmth and softness of a Merino wool throw.

If you want a lightweight incredibly soft throw, Merino wool is the throw that you need. You won’t regret the investment in the warmest softest wool throw that we have.

Take a look at our lovely merino wool throws in our online shop.