4 of The Best Merino Wool & Natural Fibre Blankets
Posted by Team NZNC on 29th Jun 2022
Seasons are beautiful, and unless you live smack bang on the equator, you are bound to have them.
You may not have four discernible seasons, (especially as the world changes) but you are sure to have cooler and warmer periods of the year.
In New Zealand we celebrate Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter - they are clearly bookmarked by traditional signs such as really hot and really cold.
When the winter settles in, there’s nothing better than watching the sunset from your porch with a glass of red and a blanket wrapped around you keeping you toasty.
Perhaps you have a log fire and enjoy cosying up with a book under your favourite merino or natural fibred blanket.
However you enjoy your comfy blanket, it’s important that you invest in a good quality one that can keep you warm on those cold nights for years to come.
What makes merino wool so good?
Merino wool is beautifully soft, which is always a good thing if it's going to be close to your skin.
The properties of merino wool are;
- Merino feels soft against the skin.
- It provides excellent warmth without excessive bulk.
- It naturally helps manage moisture and temperature.
Take yourself back to the couch with your favourite series - can you feel the warm cloud wrapped around you?
What are 4 of the best merino/natural fibre blankets?
At New Zealand Natural Clothing we believe in using local natural fibres and sustainability. They remain at the forefront of our ethos. We share this with other Kiwi companies which is such fantastic news for our ecosystem!
1. Possum/Merino/Silk Baby Blanket
Baby skin is really delicate and needs the softest blanket to swaddle them in their first months out in the world. Native World sells Merino/Possum/Silk baby blankets that are luxuriously soft. Their wool and other natural fibres are sourced from New Zealand.
Look how cosy this little one looks!
Native World has a wide range of Merino/Possum/Silk products designed for babies and those, not so small.
2. Lambswool Super Blanket
Palliser Ridge stock a beautiful super lambswool blanket. If you’re in the market for an adult blanket that is pure lambswool in a variety of patterns and colours, this is a fantastic choice.
I can almost feel the warmth from here!
Palliser Ridge is a family owned business based in South Wairarapa. They are really proud of raising their own sheep in a sustainable way.
3. Swanndri wool/merino Buggy Blanket
This high quality product is a New Zealand Merino/wool blanket for the wee ones. Lightweight, breathable and naturally comfortable, the Swanndri Summerweight Buggy Blanket is a versatile everyday layer for your little one.
Fine New Zealand craftsmanship
This blanket is made by Swanndri, and although produced off-shore Swanndri have chosen to utilise 100% NZ sourced Wool and Merino.
4. Possum merino Blanket
We love merino wool and we use it a lot in our products. Above that we love products that are durable, comfortable and proudly sustainable.
At New Zealand Natural Clothing we stock the Patterned Possum Merino Silk Throw Blanket from KORU, a wonderful mixed fibre blanket of merino and possum. The reason we combine these fibres is for the added benefits of the hollow possum fibre that is insulating and heat trapping.
You can feel the quality…
This blanket is the definition of luxury. It is 50% merino, 40% possum and 10% mulberry silk. The perfect combination for a beautifully snug blanket.
Any other blanket recommendations?
Well since you asked…
Weighted blankets can be used for insomnia, anxiety and autism.
They offer support and comfort to people battling various things and have proven very popular with special needs children who need reassurance.
Weighted blankets for anxiety are really beneficial because they help the person feel grounded which lets them re-establish the world around them in a safe space.
We have a blanket that is made from Palliser Ridge romeney lambswool that is naturally weighted. This is a great choice for someone who needs a little more support plus it looks great!
Stylish and emotionally supportive!
You can really ‘gift a hug’ with a blanket like this one. It offers the weight and warmth that so many of us appreciate.
A great natural alternative to polyester weighted blankets.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for a new baby, an anxiety blanket or a touch of luxury to bring some life to your lounge - New Zealand has it covered with our natural, sustainable options.
If you’d like to learn more about the different natural fibres, we’ve got a comprehensive blog here for you. Click here to read.