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The British Blanket Company Road Trip: Learn how our blankets are made

I've spent the last two months learning all about blankets, but until recently I'd never actually seen one being made. Join me on a road trip to Yorkshire as we visit the mills that spin our yarn and weave our blankets, meet the people behind the process and discover what really goes into creating a British-made blanket.

June 02, 2026 — Jessica Petrie

A man stands in a factory next to a machine with fabric, his hand placed on a conveyor belt.

Are British-made wool blankets worth the investment?

Choose a beautiful British-made wool blanket or scarf for yourself or a loved one, and know that you're helping to keep this important part of the UK's weaving heritage alive.

March 27, 2023 — Bethan John

A man and woman stand in front of stacked white bags; the woman wears a necklace and black shirt, both smiling indoors.

Tour behind the scenes at our British weaving mills

Step inside two historic British weaving mills and see how The British Blanket Company’s wool blankets are made. We take you on a behind the scenes tour to learn about the history of weaving and why buying British wool blankets helps to preserve the UK’s heritage crafts.

January 12, 2022 — Bethan John