Heated Blanket

If you are looking for a down throw blanket, you may want to know something about them. Down blankets are made from down feathers, which provide impressive insulation. These are thick, fluffy blankets. They are stuffed with goose or duck feathers. The feathers are stripped of the hard center quill before they are pushed into the blanket. The result is an exceptionally soft blanket that will keep you very warm. Another feature of this blanket is that it will wick moisture away from the body.

A down throw blanket will be rated according to its fill power. This is essentially how many cubic inches of space will be consumed by an ounce of feathers. A lesser quality down blanket will rate around 300 and the more luxurious and expensive down throws will rate around 700. An average quality down blanket will be rated about 500 or so.

A down throw blanket has stitching on it to maintain the distribution of feathers throughout the blanket. So many people refer to them as down quilts. The more sophisticated and expensive blankets will have baffle boxes, which are compartments inside the blanket that keep the down in specific spaces.

A down throw blanket is smaller than a twin blanket. They are typical 50 x 50 in size. These are great for lying around on the couch watching television or curled up with a good book.

As warm as the down throw blanket will keep you, it is very lightweight. You will feel warm from head to toe, but you won’t feel weighted down by a heavy blanket. And you’ll love the cash you save on your heating bills while you sleep extra cozy and snuggled up warm.

Unlike other blankets that can give you a little jolt or shock, a down throw blanket will not shock you or transfer electric currents. They’re also terrific to pack away because they take up a surprisingly small amount of space.

With all this luxury, you would think that the blankets require extra care. However, many of them are machine washable. You need to double check the tag to be sure you don’t have to dry clean the blanket.

A down throw blanket makes a great gift for a housewarming or a wedding shower. A thoughtful gift that will endure over the years, the recipient will think of you each time they bring it out to use it.

There are numerous outlets to purchase a down throw blanket. Eddie Bauer, Macy’s, The Company Store, Westin at Home, and Nordstrom’s are all good spots to find a higher rated down throw blanket. If you’re seeking more options in terms of quality, L.L. Bean, Bed Bath & Beyond, R.E.I., and J.C. Penney will offer numerous choices. All of these companies have an online presence where you can compare their products. Check out price and shipping. Be sure to read the return policies so that if it’s not what you hoped for you can send it back.