9 best wool blankets to keep you warm this winter

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There’s nothing like a pure wool throw to snuggle up in once the nights draw in. A wholly versatile number, it provides an added textural layer to hang off the arm or back of your sofa, making it a toasty and affordable alternative to reaching for the thermostat.

Larger wool blankets can act as cosy bedspreads, too, and this is where the material really comes into its own: pure wool is naturally breathable, static-resistant, odour-proof and of course, eco-friendly. As a renewable fabric you can sleep soundly knowiing your luxuriously soft lambswool blanket is sustainble.

In testing our top throws we’ve discovered a distinct move away from traditionally autumnal shades. Conversely, this autumn and winter it’s all about bringing bright colours to our living rooms or bedrooms with a wooly accessory that really stands out.

Similarly, we’ve discovered some contemporary weaves that come from surprisingly traditional mills, and we love this marriage of a time-honoured craft with forward-thinking design.

To avoid shrinkage, and to keep your blanket’s shape, washing instructions must be followed to the letter. Some of our woollen throws withstood a gentle machine wash, while others were strictly dry clean only.

We put our selection to the test, looking for a good balance between warmth and weightiness, eye-catching design, and the very best in traditional craftsmanship.

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