We offer 100% wool blankets of varying styles, thickness, softness and methods of production. Sizes range from baby-pram blankets to king size covers. Our collection consists of over 40 different varieties of patterns and the number is growing. Each year we travel around Bulgarian wool production areas looking for the best quality products to include in our collection. We seek to offer a wide range of blankets for different usage – to be used at a weekend-house or a cabin, for camping or picnics, and for your bedroom or living room.
Our woolen blankets are produced in a way that still keeps many original elements of traditional craft. Much of the production includes hand-crafted work. Many blankets have hand-twisted endings, which is about a third of the labour in their production. In the last stage of production, blankets are washed in traditional wooden washing drums, built on mountain streams.
Woolen textile is a good choice because of its outstanding qualities providing both warmth and cosiness. The structure of woolen fibre causes it to adjust to humidity, opening when wet and closing when dry. Thus it keeps out dust or dirt. It also enhances your health with an ongoing microscopic massage. Woolen blankets can absorb high percentages of moisture without weakening its isolation, and will still feel dry to the touch. That is what makes woolen blankets the best material for camping and out-door usage.
Some lanolin, natural sheep grease, is left on the fibers when the wool is cleaned, which causes it to be naturally water repellent. Lanolin also softens the wool, and doesn’t attract dirt. It has hypoallergenic and antibacterial qualities, which are widely used in pharmacy. While on the sheep it protects against parasites, and in the blankets it repels mites, which are the greatest cause of allergies.
Most of our blankets are produced from local wool, and no sulfuric acid (carbonization) is used for cleaning the wool, that’s why the blankets are natural indeed. For outdoor usage, we recommend the Rainbow or Rodopa blankets, because of their extraordinary warmth. In production, the Rainbow blanket is shrunk in water to a desirable size, thus the final product is denser and heavier. The Rodopa is the blanket with the longest tradition, and has been woven in a similar way and style for many centuries. It is well known for its warmth and durability. Without hesitation, we can offer a twenty-year guarantee for this blanket, because it typically lasts much longer than that. The Perelika blanket is lighter, developed for the needs of western Europeans. It is easy to carry, and can be used in various ways. If you’re searching for a softer blanket, we recommend the Gergana or the Perelika no. 6. Both are produced from Merino wool imported from Australia and New Zealand.
Care
Wash the blanket in cold water, maximum 30 °C, if possible using a wool setting, preferably using a wool detergent containing lanolin. In case you are not sure that your washing machine is suitable for wool washing, we recommend you hand washing. Rough blankets become softer after washing. Do not bleach the blankets and do not dry it in a dryer. You can clean it chemically and also iron it on maximum 110 °C. It is not recommended to wash woollen products too often in general because wool loses its natural properties. We recommend to air woollen blankets and carpets often on fresh air. It is good for the natural properties of woollen fibres and it is also a prevention against moths. If you are not sure how to maintain your woollen product contact us on info@balkanova.eco.
Darko Botica (verified owner) –
Nice looking, excellent quality.
Shawn Henderly (verified owner) –
These blankets are well made and the proprietor was really patient. He kept in contact with me through the whole purchase.
K. Andersen (verified owner) –
I have tried many wool blankets. But this one is absolutely royal. It is like being in paradise when under it.
Harlee Julien (verified owner) –
Excellent product for a perfect and fast delivery