The Yarn - Latest Features - A blog by The British Blanket Company – Tagged "#wool"

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What, no washing? The rise of 'no wash' for wool

In this blog post, we'll explore the rise of the 'no wash' movement, discuss its pros and cons, and provide you with some tips and tricks for keeping your wool blankets looking their best.

June 20, 2023 — Charlotte Binning

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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

Find the best wool blankets for your bedroom blog post

Find the best wool blanket for your bedroom

Choosing the best wool blanket for your bed can be a bit of a challenge, but we’re here with our expert advice to help you find one that’s just right.

February 13, 2023 — Bethan John

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How to style your sofa with blankets and throws

It goes without saying that we all want our homes to feel cosy and look gorgeous. The good news is, adding a blanket throw to your sofa is so simple and can warm up your space in an instant. Once you’ve picked out a new wool throw or blanket, you might be wondering how to style it in your home. Read on to learn how.

August 09, 2022 — Bethan John

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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

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5 Unique Wedding Gifts from UK Small Businesses

Wedding season is well and truly underway and rescheduled dates may mean that you find yourself at more than one special day over the coming months. While having lots of weddings to...

August 06, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Upgrade your kingsize bed with these three tips

Our bedrooms should be a place of retreat after the hustle and bustle of the day. A calming room where you can recharge and, most importantly, sleep soundly. Keep reading...

July 28, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Designer Spotlight Series: Hill House Shepherd's Huts

Interior design is a passion of ours at The British Blanket Company. We love the conversations we have with customers who call to chat over their design ideas and seeing how they...

June 24, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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#FindYourCosy Customer Gallery

We love seeing how you use our British Blanket Company blankets in your home. As a small team, it means the world to us when we get to be part of your...

June 17, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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Is buying wool products ethical?

One of the positive things to have come out of the past year is that more people are making ethical choices when they shop. From supporting small and local producers,...

June 15, 2021 — Amanda McCullough

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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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Behind the Blanket: how we make our product 100% British

Did you know that every single throw, scarf and blanket from The British Blanket Company is made right here in the British Isles? Since day one, we’ve committed to weaving...

April 05, 2021 — Bethan John