Wool blanket is a most important item which is found in each and every home to withstand the chilly weather. Wool blanket keep you warm and it is very soft. To maintain its softness people need to take care of it very carefully. Many people think that wool is only for the winters but this is not true. They can also use this fabric for blankets in summers as well. Wool blankets keep you cold in summer and warm in winter. Specialty of the wool is that it absorbs the moisture from the body and keeps you dry all over the night. People will easily get the varieties of wool blankets in the stores. Wool Blankets should be washed with extra care. They should be washed in mild detergent. There are different types of wool from which blankets can be regenerated. They are as follows:

Sheep's Wool: The most soft and durable wool is Sheep's wool. The main feature of this wool is that it is long lasting. It conducts less of heat from one side to the other.

Alpaca Wool: Alpaca wool has thick the layer of substance that keeps you warm and it produces better insulation.

Mohair Wool: Mohair Wool is non crushing and non pilling wool. The durability of this wool is not long lasting.

Angoro Wool: Angoro Wool is the most popular wool and it is very warm.

Cashmere wool: Cashmere wool shows the status symbol for the high class people .This wool is very expensive as compared to others.

Merino Wool Blanket: Merino wool blanket are the most pure form of wool on the earth. They are much better and smooth to the skin.

People can buy the Wool Blankets online as well as through the stores. So while searching for the best wool blanket people need to be very careful. At the time of buying these blankets always keep below points in your mind:

• The fabric should be soft and fluffy.
• Color of the blanket should be bright so that it does not get dirty easily.
• Compactness should be more so that it becomes fluffy.
• Always try to avoid buying those blankets which is coated and labeled as water proof or water repellent because this kind of the blanket could release formaldehyde.
• Size of the blankets should be greater than the bedding to give better warmth.
• Blankets should be made of good quality fabric.