Fleece blankets?

wilson1973

Has anyone purchased fleece blankets that you have considered to be good quality and nice and warm,and can you tell me where you purchased them please,a link would be great.
My mother is bedbound and I would like to get her a couple of new ones for the day,she has a duvet for night,but she likes a fleece as they are warm,comfortable and dry quickly

bob_a_builder

Do you have access to a Costco store or know anyone who does ?

These are quite nice
https://www.costco.co.uk/Furniture-Home/Ultimate-Sherpa-Throw-in-3-Colours-152-x-177-cm/p/superplushsherpathrow19

lozzy81

I was just going to suggest those Costco blankets!

We have had ours a couple of years now, fantastic price, really warm and wash well and dry quickly too
They are a great size aswell!
The price is also amazing for the quality you get

DigForVictory

Asda & IKEA both also do them - they come in a range of sizes & patterns, are a doddle to wash & dry - the one little snag is they are flammable.

I doubt a bed bound lady is going to be near an open fire, but if the blanket droops or falls beside an electric bar radiator or there is the risk of an electric spark etc, they are much much less safe than pure wool.

If you are both aware of the hazards, enjoy yourselves, but if in any doubt, solid wool (while heavier, more expensive & harder to wash & dry) is much safer and may well last for generations.

System

Unless you are near a Trago Mills, where I last bought fleece blankets, try Mountain Warehouse. I only have one from there but it was slightly larger than others I have had (we camp a lot so we have a fair few fleece blankets!!!). I certainly agree that they are great for elderly / bedbound people.

If you shop in Mountain Warehouse and are a member of the Camping & Caravanning Club, work for the NHS, are involved in Scouting or a host of other organisations you get a discount. I can't find a list of which organisations are on their "list" but take all your membership cards with you and give it a go.

wilson1973

DigForVictory wrote: »

Asda & IKEA both also do them - they come in a range of sizes & patterns, are a doddle to wash & dry - the one little snag is they are flammable.

I doubt a bed bound lady is going to be near an open fire, but if the blanket droops or falls beside an electric bar radiator or there is the risk of an electric spark etc, they are much much less safe than pure wool.

If you are both aware of the hazards, enjoy yourselves, but if in any doubt, solid wool (while heavier, more expensive & harder to wash & dry) is much safer and may well last for generations.

Hi thanks we haven't got an open fire,I shall have a look on the net at Asda And Ikea as I haven't got one near

wilson1973

Mrs_Arthur_Crown wrote: »

Unless you are near a Trago Mills, where I last bought fleece blankets, try Mountain Warehouse. I only have one from there but it was slightly larger than others I have had (we camp a lot so we have a fair few fleece blankets!!!). I certainly agree that they are great for elderly / bedbound people.

If you shop in Mountain Warehouse and are a member of the Camping & Caravanning Club, work for the NHS, are involved in Scouting or a host of other organisations you get a discount. I can't find a list of which organisations are on their "list" but take all your membership cards with you and give it a go.

Hi thanks I shall have a look at mwh I have just googled and seen we have one in the next town that I was unaware of as I don't get out much now

wilson1973

bob_a_builder wrote: »

Do you have access to a Costco store or know anyone who does ?

These are quite nice
https://www.costco.co.uk/Furniture-Home/Ultimate-Sherpa-Throw-in-3-Colours-152-x-177-cm/p/superplushsherpathrow19

Thanks that looks good,I shall keep a note of that one,that would be fine in size too

wilson1973

lozzy81 wrote: »

I was just going to suggest those Costco blankets!

We have had ours a couple of years now, fantastic price, really warm and wash well and dry quickly too
They are a great size aswell!
The price is also amazing for the quality you get

Hi thanks,I do like the look of that fleece,it looks so cosy,I haven't got a costco near me,but I'm happy to order online

RelievedSheff

Dunhelm Mill.

wilson1973

Unfortunately I have to have a Costo membership for online purchases after reading you didn't have to,things must have changed over the years,I wouldn't use the shop again so it would be a waste for me.
I had a look at Sainsburys and only found a thin one,I'm sure some other shops will have them over the next few weeks