How to choose the right blanket?

How to choose a blanket?

Let yourself be guided by our advice throughout this article to help you make an informed choice.

First of all, what is a plaid?

A plaid is originally a blanket or a coat.

Formerly used as a travel blanket , the plaid has entered our daily lives in recent years.

As winter approaches or on a summer evening by the fire, it can have several functions.

The functions of a blanket

It can accompany you on a daily basis for your cozy evenings by the fire, in front of a good series or in the evening before going to sleep. Or accompany you on a trip. It will warm you up when you wrap yourself inside during a car, train or tent journey and will give you the impression that you are at home.

In short, any excuse is good for creating a cozy atmosphere with a plaid blanket.

The different aspects of the bedspread

Thanks to its soft and comfortable touch, it will help you create an atmosphere of rest, serenity or even romance.

It can also add THE decorative touch that was missing on your bed or sofa.

Available in different patterns or colors, it will blend perfectly with your interior, whatever it is!

It can also be used as a blanket for your children when they watch their favorite cartoon for the umpteenth time or play Ludo on your cold tiles. It can wrap them in dreamland every night whether it's winter or summer as if they were in their mother's arms.

How do I choose the material for my blanket?

There are several types of materials for a blanket: wool, cashmere, cotton, synthetic materials such as acrylic, viscose, polyester, faux fur or other natural materials such as bamboo, silk or cotton.

Cashmere and wool blankets

Wool and cashmere are natural materials that provide warmth in cold weather because they retain it well and insulate perfectly from the winter cold in particular. Their soft and fluffy touch will be your best ally for long winter evenings by the fireplace or in your cozy bed.

A wool blanket can also be a decorative object that is both chic and soft but can sometimes be allergenic so check your allergies carefully before buying it. There are different types of wool such as sheep wool, merino wool, camel wool, mohair wool or goat wool (more commonly known as cashmere). All contain lanolin, a substance present in animal wool that helps with relaxation.

The cotton plaid

Cotton is a good alternative to wool because it is lighter and is the ideal choice for summer. Indeed, its fiber allows air to circulate easily through the fabric, which gives you a feeling of freshness when sleeping on it in hot weather. The softness of a cotton blanket will allow you to wrap yourself in it to read a good book for example. Even if cotton blankets do not have significant heating properties, they can however be your best ally on a summer evening by the campfire or in your hammock. This textile fabric can be dyed or printed quite easily so it will be available in many colors or patterns.

Synthetic materials also provide warmth in cold weather, but they don't retain heat as well as wool or cashmere . However, they are still very effective at keeping you warm during a relaxing evening on your couch or in bed, and at a lower cost.

Faux fur blankets

Faux fur can be a good alternative between wool or cotton bedspreads because faux fur throws will be both soft and lightweight.

They are often reversible with the faux fur side and the fleece side and allow you to decorate your interior without pricking the skin of an animal and also at a lower cost.

In addition, your faux fur blanket will create a very special atmosphere on your sofa or as a bedspread on your bed and will not cause you any allergies. The only drawback it could have is that it can create static electricity.

What color or pattern should I choose for my blanket?

Choosing the right blanket that will match your tastes and blend perfectly with your interior is an important choice.

This will not only affect your outfit if it's a scarf or a plaid jumper but also your mood if it's a sofa or bed throw, so it's worth taking a little time to find the perfect colour.

You're in luck, MeilleurPlaid.com offers you plaids in all colors! From orange to navy blue to duck green, there is something for everyone.

Color, an aspect not to be neglected

The first thing to think about when choosing a blanket is its color. If you are looking for a bolder style, opt for green, white or blue blankets.

We offer many shades of green plaid such as the apple green plaid, the verdigris plaid or the blue green plaid but also several blue plaids such as the sky blue plaid or the navy blue plaid.

They will stand out and bring a touch of character to your interior or your outfit, especially in winter. Their unique color can match a mustard yellow, black or even peony red sofa.

If you are looking for something more subtle , then try red or brown throws which will be more suitable during the autumn weather. Yellow, orange and pink throws will also bring a touch of pep and originality to your rooms.

What pattern should you choose when choosing a blanket?

The second thing to look at when choosing your blanket is the pattern it will have. It will reflect the taste and character you want to bring to your interior decoration or make you smile when you see it covering your feet on winter or summer evenings.

Plaids come in different patterns such as tartan, also called Scottish pattern, chevron, Scandinavian pattern or even checked pattern. But they can also be adorned with a beautiful Christmas print, stars or colorful spots.

You can choose its pattern according to your preferences . If you want something simple and stylish, go for checks or chevron and if you want something more elaborate, go for tartan.

If you want to go back to your childhood, choose Christmas blankets and if you want to travel, choose the Scandinavian blanket.

What size blanket should I choose?

Before choosing the size of your blanket, think about the use it will have.

• Decoration on an armchair or on the edge of a sofa: choose a small format so that it brings that little extra to your layout
• Cocooning accessory: if you want to wrap yourself in your blanket during long winter evenings or just cover your feet when you are in front of the TV, choose a medium-sized blanket, it will meet your needs.
• Bed throw to keep you warm while you sleep or during a Netflix and chill evening: choose a blanket with dimensions adapted to those of your bed so that it partially or completely covers it
• Everyday accessory: if you want to take your blanket with you everywhere, whether in your living room, in your bedroom or even on your shoulders when you are at your desk, choose a small format that is easy to carry or fold.

Now you are ready to choose a blanket independently. But you probably want to know what the ideal size for your blanket is.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and tips in the comments section.