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Creative ways to re-use our pretty paper mailing bags

Creative ways to re-use our pretty paper mailing bags At The British Blanket Company, we are always looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact and make our brand even...

April 12, 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

Sustainability spotlight: Is wool the fabric of the future?

It might come as a surprise to learn that wool is one of the most sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. When it comes to its water consumption, chemical processing and renewability, wool is one of the most sustainable fibres around! This blog digs into why wool is sustainable.

February 25, 2022 — Bethan John

How to gift wrap presents beautifully (even the oddly shaped ones)

Your essential gift wrap guide is here! Discover sustainable gift wrapping tips to help your presents look beautiful, no matter the shape. We have pro tips to wrap oddly shaped gifts like wine bottles, ideas for gift wrapping with fabric, and beautiful ways to decorate eco-friendly brown paper gift wrap.

December 09, 2021 — Bethan John

How To Shop Sustainably This Christmas

Keep it local, buy less and buy better for a more eco-friendly Christmas. We’ll help you discover sustainable Christmas gifts from British brands, find ideas for homemade natural Christmas decorations and reduce plastic packaging waste. Read on to learn how to host a greener Christmas this year.

November 03, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

A woman opening a parcel in eco friendly packaging

How Wool Is Environmentally Friendly

22nd April is Earth Day, an annual reminder of the small lifestyle changes we can all make to collectively help protect the environment. We thought this would be the perfect day to delve deeper into...

April 21, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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