Without a blanket, perhaps no family does not do. This item of everybody heats all the cold nights. Soviet cottage accessories for sleep have long come out of fashion. Modern cotton patterns are light and soft, but at the same time pretty warm.
Peculiarities
Cotton blankets are made of natural raw materials. Cotton affordable and inexpensive, it does not require special conditions for growing.
Cotton blankets are characterized by environmental friendliness - they do not emit toxic substances and are absolutely safe for the health of households. The main advantage is their hypoallergenicity, which is achieved through the use of natural raw materials. Cotton is ideal for people prone to allergic manifestations, and for newborn children.
Such models are very light and soft due to the combing of raw materials and its processing with a special solution, which helps to keep the form of fibers. Cotton is a very durable material, resistant to the effects of various aggressive substances. Its fibers are resistant to the negative impact of vinegar, alcohol or high temperatures - this is important when removing complex spots.
Blankets with cotton filler - one of the warmest. However, the body temperature does not increase from this: the person is not hot, because the products are considered breathable. Air permeability makes them optimal for thermoregulation and as comfortable as possible for sleep.
No less important quality of cotton accessories is their availability. Anyone can afford to acquire a qualitative item for relatively small money.
The disadvantages of cotton blankets include care: It is not recommended that they are not recommended, they need to periodically shake and dry, press only on the minimum turnover of the machine, regularly ventilated.
Varieties
Choosing a blanket, buyers are faced with a difficult choice, since the range of such beds is huge.
The market presents the following types of such products.
- Lightweight models with cotton filler. They are ideal for warm summer nights, not at all hot. Products have a thin layer of filler that allows you to circulate air and well-taking excess moisture. The weight of the filler of summer models is not more than 1 kg. This is half less compared to winter options.
- Jacquard cotton models. Attractive blankets are considered due to unusual jacquard ornaments. They have high moisture absorption and excellent breathability. Jacquard blankets are not only warm and pleasant, but also very beautiful.
- Quilted models are one of the most popular. Their filler and the outer part are made of natural cotton. They are securely fixed with each other by firmware. Stitch lines are parallel, perpendicular, curly or intersecting.
- Baby. The models are quilted, with a colorful jacquard web, depicting your favorite animated characters.
The choice of cotton blankets is extensive, thanks to which every buyer will be able to find a suitable model for himself and in appearance, and at a price.
Dimensions
Sizes of cotton blankets are usually not different from standard. The dimensional mesh corresponds to single, one-time, double and eurocation. It is this nuance that needs to be considered when choosing a bedding. The product should not hang up to the floor or be too small.
Standard Dimensions Blankets:
- single - 140x205 cm (width and length);
- One-time - 155x215 cm;
- Double - 172x205 cm;
- Euro - 200x220, 220x240 cm;
- Children's - 110x140 cm.
There are also models with non-standard sizes, for example, small blankets for newborns and other options.
How to care?
To care for cotton blankets, it is enough to adhere to the manufacturer's instructions. In the instruction manual, drying conditions are indicated, the temperature regime when washing, recommended tools. Products are allowed to wash in a typewriter, but only on delicate mode at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees.
Cotton bedding holders need to remember several rules.
- Such blankets do not need dry cleaning, they can be erased independently.
- The main recommendation for machine washing is the use of water to mitigate water. If a blanket of large sizes, then it is not worth erase it in a small drum. The spin and drying must be performed at low speeds. Drying after washing the blanket is preferably as painted.
- Immediately as the blanket was unpacked, it must be disseminated. You can do it on any smooth surface. It is important that the room is ventilated. It is necessary to leave the blanket in this form for several hours, after which it shake it - it will deal, the fibers will be filled with oxygen, the product will become more voluminous and lush.
For a longer life, cotton blanket is recommended to shake daily to preserve its softness for many years. Cotton blankets have high hygroscopicity, and therefore they do not give to accumulate moisture surplus and absorb her. Because of this, they must be performed periodically, hang out in the fresh air for drying. It is necessary to resort to such activities about 1 time per six months, but if the humidity in the room is high, then the procedure is necessary more often. It costs to remember that this is done to prevent the creation of favorable conditions inside the filler for the development and reproduction of bacteria.
Buying a cotton blanket will allow you to enjoy homely comfort and pleasant dreams. Knowing the main qualities of cotton blankets, you can easily make the right choice and choose the model optimal in all parameters. Such a blanket will delight your owners for many years.
