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Celebrating Wool Month: 5 reasons to ‘Check It’s Wool’

Discover 5 reasons to choose wool this Wool Month. From sustainability to British craftsmanship, find out why wool is the perfect choice for your home.

October 15, 2024 — Charlotte Binning

Meet the new blanket collections

We're excited to introduce our latest blanket collections. Each new range brings together our passion for design, natural materials, and British craftsmanship.

September 09, 2024 — Bethan John

Five ways a blanket can help you relax

With Relaxation Day on 15th August, it’s the perfect time to hit pause and indulge in some well-deserved rest. Here are five ways a blanket can help you relax.

August 15, 2024 — Bethan John

Get the Look: naturally elegant bedrooms

Explore boutique bedroom interior design tips from The Penn Hotel in Windermere and learn how to enhance your home with cosy elegance using pure wool blankets from The British Blanket Company.

April 12, 2024 — Bethan John

Long Weekend Luxury: plan the perfect Easter at home

With the long Easter weekend on the horizon, we are all about embracing those cosy, cherished moments at home. Here's our guide to adding a sprinkle of indulgence and a splash of warmth to your Easter plans, all wrapped up in the comfort of a wool blanket.

March 21, 2024 — Bethan John

Main present? We've got you covered!

Main present? We've got you covered! As the festive season approaches, the excitement (and pressure) of finding that perfect 'main present' for your loved ones heightens. Find that special something that makes their eyes light up on Christmas morning.

December 07, 2023 — Bethan John

Gift box + blanket pairings for genius-level gifting

Finding the perfect gift is an art form - a thrilling quest to capture all your warmth and affection in a beautifully-wrapped package. At The British Blanket Company, we understand the joy and satisfaction that comes from assembling the perfect cosy gift box.

December 05, 2023 — Bethan John

5 Reasons Our Random Recycled Wool Blankets Are Instant Best-Sellers

5 Reasons Our Random Recycled Wool Blankets Are Instant Best-Sellers Our much-loved Random Recycled Wool blankets are woven from remnant yarns saved from the spinning industry. They’re flying off our...

November 02, 2023 — Bethan John

Spring bedroom ideas for better sleep

What better way to welcome back spring than to give your bedroom a seasonal makeover to breathe new life into your bedroom and improve your sleep quality too?

March 17, 2023 — Elle Firdouz

Garden flowers merino wool throw blanket collection stacked up with a rustic vase of flowers and terracotta flower pots by The British Blanket Company online shop

New Special Edition wool blanket collection: Garden Flowers

The British Blanket Company is thrilled to announce the launch of our new blanket collection, Garden Flowers... just in time for the arrival of spring! Woven from soft merino lambswool. Made in the UK in the Scottish Highlands. Choose from six colours inspired by cottage garden flowers.

March 08, 2023 — Bethan John

Warm beige wool blanket draped over a chair at a festive dining table with exposed brick.

Winterize your home with merino wool blankets

Winterize your home with merino wool blankets Why merino wool is the softest, warmest fabric for your home this winter Wool is widely accepted as a fantastic resource for warmth,...

December 07, 2022 — Becca Parker

Hand holding a wrapped Christmas gift over a blanket-strewn bed

Best British-made gifts for all the family

A thoughtfully woven wool blanket makes a fantastic heirloom gift, something to be used and treasured for years to come.

November 23, 2022 — Becca Parker

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