Our Story

Family Values

Meet Bethan and Joe

We’re the brother and sister team behind The British Blanket Company, welcome to our family business! We grew up in the Somerset countryside and spent our childhood walking our dog, going camping and eating crumpets by the fire. After university Bethan moved to London to write for Ideal Home magazine, while Joe headed north to Newcastle to work in e-commerce development. In 2015 we decided to pool our skills and The British Blanket Company was born! While many people are amazed two siblings can work together, we make a great team. We’ve even been invited to 10 Downing Street and won ‘Family Business of the Year’ in the 2019.

Watch our film about The British Blanket Company.

WHY CHOOSE US?

We live and breathe British design

We’re on a mission to bring colour and cosiness to the world, one British-made blanket at a time! Only the best quality blankets and scarves make it into our collection, woven from the finest natural wool in beautiful patterns. The British Blanket Company draws on the past, but looks to the future, bringing together our shared weaving heritage with today’s values of sustainability, comfort and classic British design. Invest in one of our blankets or scarves and join the movement to regenerate weaving in the UK.

SPECIAL EDITIONS

Small-batch blankets for connoisseurs

Our Special Editions are small-batch collections of blankets, inspired by a theme close to our hearts. These extra-special throws are designed in-house and woven with the softest yarns by our expert mills. In 2020 our first British Birds Collection became collector’s items overnight! Building on the popularity of these, we’ll be adding more Special Editions with a new theme every year. Make sure you sign up to our mailing list and follow on social media to hear about forthcoming releases before anyone else.

intern at The British Blanket Company takes a picture of a breakfast tray on a blanket

NURTURING TALENT

How we support rising stars

We believe that entrepreneurs are made, not born. The British Blanket Company partners with local universities to offer paid internships and mentoring so talented young people can develop new skills working in our thriving business. We would not be where we are today without the amazing mentors who spotted our potential, and we’re proud to do what we can to support tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.