THE plaid for the sofa they are indispensable when the cold season starts to make itself felt. Yes, the season begins in which being lazy is a right, that of unpostponable appointments with the sofa, Netflix and, obviously, a cover. To calm the shivers that run down our spines as we watch Monsters or to console us while we suffer yet another blow to the heart kindly offered by The Perfect Couplebut also simply for fight the first cold who show up just as we are finally relaxing.
But not only that, home textiles are increasingly valuable because they are not only useful, but also because they allow you to furnish and give character to the living area. They mutate, change and enrich with a cost reduced to a minimum.
It is also good to know that depending on the size and fabric, throws and sofa blankets can also be transformed into sofa covers or bedspreads if necessary, also lending itself to enhancing the mid-season bed linen and quilt with a little warmth, while waiting to unveil duvets and duvet covers.
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Wool, cotton, fleece or chenille?
The materials with which the throws and blankets are made are essential to know before making a purchase. In fact, each fiber has particularities, strengths and weaknesses to be evaluated beforehand. Let’s see them together:
- wool: it is the finest material, the warmest ever, perfect for doing things seriously both on the bed and on the sofa. Better not to use it to cover the cushions and backrest though or it will get ruined. Also pay attention to washing, in many cases it is better to take plaids and blankets to the dry cleaners;
- cotton: Cotton throws and blankets are also suitable for use as sofa covers or bedspreads and are easy to wash at home, even at high temperatures. The only flaw of this solution is that it is the least hot, therefore suitable only for those less sensitive to the cold;
- batteries: the fleece blanket is now a great classic that combines the practicality of synthetic fibers with unparalleled softness and envelopingness. Easy to wash, it can be more or less thick depending on how warm we want it. The coziest ones have an internal sherpa fabric lining;
- chenille: soft and warm, the covers and throws made from this material have a velvety touch that makes them very pleasant on the skin. However, they are usually knitted which can make them more delicate than other solutions, especially in the presence of pets who could pull the threads with their nails.
The best sofa blankets and throws to buy
We want them soft, warm, welcoming, but also beautiful. In fact, buying a blanket or throw for the sofa also means furnishing it, creating contrastsplay with the tone on tone or enrich it with a chic detail. To do this you can opt for classic plaids with fringes that give elegance with simplicity or play with bright patterns and colors as well as material, consistent solutions with a rustic appeal.
Dalfilo
Classic and very elegant, it stylishly interprets the concept of plaid in the most traditional sense without being boring. Its constitution is also not trivial and is made up of 70% regenerated wool and 30% virgin wool. The melange pattern is almost imperceptible among the herringbone woven fibres, which are also antibacterial and anti-odor.
Dimensions: 130 x 180 cm
Zara Home
A powerful full color that captivates thanks to a surprisingly soft and spongy texture made unique by the carded wool chosen for this very warm blanket. The design is ultra basic, simply enriched with rather thick fringes that recall the rustic theme of the blanket made up of 67% wool and 33% polyamide.
Dimensions: 140 x 190 cm
Westwing Collection
The reference to the style of the legendary 70s is very strong in the entire New Artsy by Westwing Collection line to which the blanket made with 100% RWS certified wool belongs. Soft and very warm, it is material enough to avoid the need for designs and decorations that would disappear on such an important, irregular and suggestive texture.
Dimensions: 130 x 170 cm
Malagoon
80% merino wool and 20% nylon for this plaid which is a good compromise between different materials: it offers all the warmth of wool, whose need for care is mitigated by the presence of synthetic fibres. What makes it special are the geometric decorative motifs created in shades of light and medium gray that flow incessantly and mesmerizing on the anthracite base.
Dimensions: 140×200 cm
Louisiana Cotton Mills
In eco-fur with an internal sherpa fabric lining, it is soft like the bunny that inspires it, accompanying us on all our sofa and TV evenings with great sweetness. Wearing it gives you a sensation similar to that of hugging a stuffed animal, which could definitely help you sleep and save you from binge watching.
Dimensions:160×210 cm
Comart
Incredibly soft and gentle on the skin, this plaid literally interprets the waffle fabric trend that is going crazy this year, creating a sort of pattern on the soft fleece-effect fabric. Enveloping, but also light, it washes well at low temperatures, but does not tolerate the dryer. Given its size, it can also be laid out on the bed.
Dimensions: 150 x 200 cm
H&M Home
This beautiful cable knit plaid looks like a huge sweater and drives us crazy with its cable tassels running along the short sides. It looks like wool, but is actually 53% recycled polyester and 47% acrylic, making it easy to care for at home without too much attention. Also available in black, we really like it in this dirty white.
Dimensions: 110X150 cm
Todocama
This cotton option (100% recycled) also deserved a place since it is soft, light and fluffy and interesting as an alternative to wool and other synthetic fibers which may be too warm for some. Among other things, it is also ideal for covering sofas since it is pleasant and extremely breathable when in contact with the skin.
Dimensions: 180 x 260 cm
Recyco
High-quality chenille (360 gsm) is the fiber that characterizes this beautiful fringed blanket that is warm, yet light on the skin. It resists creases and washing, is durable and elegant and this ocher color is perfect for brightening up the softest sofas. You can also choose from many other full color solutions to match the palette of your living room.
Dimensions: 127×152 cm
Ly Home
This blanket made of 80% merino wool and 20% nylon focuses entirely on the high quality of the fibres, with a material density of 285 gsm which offers great comfort and warmth, without compromising breathability. Each blanket is produced ethically and a percentage of the price is donated to a Ukrainian charity.
Dimensions: 140×200 cm
La Redoute Interieurs
Delicate and intense at the same time, this plaid has the charm of eternal things that never go out of fashion. Essential and elegant, it looks good both in the living room and in the bedroom and its composition of 60% acrylic, 20% wool and 20% polyester does not require too much care or attention. The fringes of the finish are the only decoration afforded by the super minimal style.
Dimensions: 130 x 170 cm
Linen & Cotton
Made with 100% pure New Zealand wool, it has a vaguely country design that also captivates thanks to a breathtaking palette that plays with the warm tones of terracotta, orange and dove grey. The fringes are also multicoloured, beautiful and full like the rest of the blanket. It should be dry cleaned, but you can also dare to do some cold washing with obligatory natural drying.
Dimensions: 130 x 170cm
Wotcsil
Boho and chic enough to give a new appeal to the look of the living room, this cotton blanket is naturally versatile and can also be used as a bedspread and sofa cover if necessary. Soft and resistant, it is a textile accessory that aims to be extremely durable thanks to the high quality and thickness of the weaving.
Dimensions: 200x230cm
Source: Vanity Fair
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