Merino wool blankets – comfort all year round
Is there anything better than wrapping yourself in a soft, natural blanket that warms you in winter and breathes in summer? If you want cosiness without overheating — and natural materials without a trace of plastic — a merino wool blanket belongs in your home all year round.
Why choose a merino wool blanket?
Merino is a premium fibre with properties that genuinely impress:
Natural temperature regulation — warm when it's cool, cool when it's warm. Works in every season.
Breathability — moisture doesn't get trapped inside the blanket, so even long evenings on the sofa never feel stifling.
Self-cleaning fibre — the natural structure of wool limits odour and dirt absorption. Airing it out is usually all it needs.
The questions you ask us most about our blankets:
1. Does a merino wool blanket itch?
It depends on the yarn and weave. Knitted blankets in fine merino yarn are exceptionally soft — no itching, even for sensitive skin. Blankets made from thicker fibre or a denser weave can feel slightly more textured at first — that's natural for unprocessed wool. With regular use and proper care, they soften and mould to your skin over time.
2. How do you care for a merino blanket?
Don't wash it too often — regular airing is enough. When washing is needed, use a specialist wool detergent (like ours) and a delicates programme. Dry flat afterwards. A professional wool laundry is also worth considering for blankets — the less often, the better.
3. Can a merino blanket be used in summer?
Yes. Thanks to its temperature-regulating properties, it breathes in summer and keeps off the chill without making you sweat.
4. Can you machine wash a wool blanket?
If your machine has a wool programme and you use a gentle detergent — yes. Always check the care instructions on the specific product first.
A fact from OWCA 🐑
Unlike polyester, merino wool is 100% biodegradable — put it in the ground and it breaks down within months, leaving no microplastics behind. You can sleep soundly — in every sense.
Merino isn't just for winter
Warmth that doesn't suffocate, comfort without synthetic fibres, zero static — that's what makes merino blankets genuinely functional, not just decorative. Elegant, light and practical: at home in a bedroom, a living room or spread out on the grass.
What goes well with a merino blanket?
👉 Wool wash liquid
👉 A brush for refreshing the blanket
👉 Linen storage bags
In short
A merino blanket is a years-long investment — it doesn't stretch, doesn't pill and doesn't stop being beautiful after one season. It's for people who value quality, naturalness and real comfort. If you want to wrap yourself in something that genuinely breathes — go for wool. OWCA recommends 🐑
