subject: Introduction Of Throw Blankets [print this page] Because they don't need to be tucked-are smaller than the average bed blankets. Another distinguishing feature is the lack of a protective satin edging. Throw blankets are meant to provide comfort and warmth in addition to other layers of blankets, generally while napping, watching a movie or snuggling up with your significant other.
The Native Americans made beautiful cotton throw blankets, which were given as gifts for many different occasions throughout their lives. Different tribes relied on different colors and designs for the pattern of their cotton throw blankets. The designs made years ago are still thriving today because of their heritage and beauty. The cotton throw blankets marked moments such as marriage, the birth of a child and even the death of a respected loved one. The cotton throw blanket was even used to trade for goods such as food and jewelry.
Throw blankets are made from a similar range of fibers and materials as the average bed blanket. Like bed blankets, they are made of both natural and synthetic fibers, including cotton, down, silk, and wool, as well as acrylic, polyester, and other synthetics. Down throws differ from down blankets just as throws differ from bed blankets: there is no protective satin edge. Throw blankets can be used for stadium blankets or perhaps an extra blanket thrown in your car, for emergencies. Throw blankets are available in an assortment of fabrics such as faux fur, fleece, and plush are typical finishes. We can have a specific blanket for a special outing, maybe going to the beach, from camping to having a picnic. Throws are offered in a variety of sizes, fibers, and decorations, which include seasonal prints and many, many sports related items or perhaps customizing with a name, birthday or even a little poem.
The term throw has come to refer to the size as well as the function and material, so that one can now find "quilt throws", for example, that are not made as traditional quilts to cover a bed, but to use for warmth as a standard throw would be used.
With the overwhelming demand of fleece blankets and throws it's no wonder why these are becoming more and more popular. People are becoming more creative than just buying a blanket and giving it as a gift. When they are looking to buy, they are trying to get something to match the personality of the receiver, maybe even having a name or message customized.
The care of various types of throws fits with depending on how they are used. Delicate fibers may do best with hand washing. Silk and wool throws, too are likely to need special handling, and perhaps even dry cleaning. But many of the stadium-type fleece throws, clearly designed for outside or rougher use, show their durability by being made for easy washing, just toss it in the washer after coming home from a football game, or spending the day at the beach. Whatever the occasion, you can be rest assured that washing a fleece blanket is easy and will not damage the throw or blanket.
