Entire world welcomes winters by soft, cozy and beautiful blankets. A blanket is a large piece of woven material used as a covering for warmth, especially on a bed. A good quality blanket keeps one warm by providing insulation and protects from the onslaught of cold weather. Blankets are thicker than the normal bedsheets but thinner than the quilts. Wool blankets are the traditional blankets but now many other fabrics are used by blanket manufacturers for manufacturing the blanket. Although quilt, duvet and comforters also come in the category of blankets but these differ in their thickness. Also the type of manufacturing and filled material makes the difference in these three types of blankets. And if we talk about throw blankets then these are smaller than the normal blankets, very ornamental and used for extra warmth.

Blanket got its name from a famous French weaver Thomas Blanquette who lived in England during the 14th century. Apart from their usual role at home, blankets are chiefly used in donations and charities. So blanket manufacturers do make relief blankets, charity blankets, aid, disaster and hospital blankets.

Blankets form a nice gift. You can give personalized blankets as a gift and these will act as a token of love.

Blanket Manufacturers in India

Blankets India or Indian blankets are notable across the world. Many blanket wholesaler and exporters are there who manufacture designer blankets for the international customer. While manufacturing all the quality parameters are checked and met to remain in the global market. Amritsar Swadeshi Textile Corporation Pvt. Ltd. is the manufacturer and exporter of woolen blankets in India. It is the largest blanket manufacturer and exporter from India. They also produce mink blankets. Then there is Kohinoor textiles that manufacture designer blankets, throws, stoles and shawls. Their wool throws and blankets are very popular. Then there are Anmol Knitters, Saibaba Exports, Vaibhav Exports, Jay Jyoti Woolen Mills, Baldev Woolen International and many such small to large blanket manufactures in India.

Blanket Fabric

Traditional blankets are made from wool and still the blanket manufacturers make use of this fabric extensively. Apart from this mink, chenile, polar fleece, fleece are also used to make blanket. So based on this blankets can be

• Fleece blankets
• Mink blankets
• Wool blankets

Fleece blankets or polar fleece blankets are a very popular choice these days as fleece is a very light and warm fabric. Fleece also known as polar fleece or microfleece is a synthetic wool fabric that is much lighter than the wool. Fleece blankets do not soak water so it is really easy to wash and dry these. Moreover fleece blankets are very warm and comfortable. As fleece is made from recycled plastic PET bottles so it is friendly to the environment. But on the other hand there are some disadvantages to fleece blankets. Polar fleece blankets come in the Group I category of flammable fabrics as these do not retard fire. Moreover petroleum, which is a non renewable source of energy is used to manufacture fleece blankets. Static current is also produced by these blankets.

Fleece Blanket Manufacturers

• B. S. B. Woollens Private Limited, Panipat
• Jai Jyoti Woolen Mills, Panipat
• Mahavir Overseas, New Delhi
• Vaibahv Exports, Panipat
• Anmol Knitters Private Limited, Ludhiana
• Allwin Industries, Ahmedabad
• Perfect Dyeing, Ludhiana

Mink blankets that are made from mink fur are also very warm. The small animal called mink shed its fur twice a year that is used to manufacture mink blankets and other clothes. Mink shed its winter coat in April that is thick and dark and it sheds its summer coat in August or September that is flat and brown in color. The mink blankets are very soft and glossy. American mink blankets are very popular as the mink fur from America is of finest quality and very thick. Most of the blankets are manufactured from wool that is still considered as the traditional blanket fabric. Wool is made from the sheep's hair. Now the organic wool is also there. So if you are allergic to normal wool then go for the organic wool blankets.

Baby Blankets

Baby blankets are made from the most comfortable, organic and soft fabric. For this flannel and chenille are chiefly used. Baby blankets are thick, warm but very light is weight. Then there are cashmere baby blankets that are also in demand. You can get fantastic colors in these. Even the swaddling baby blankets are also there for new born. You can wrap your baby in this blanket that will give him or her the sense of security and feeling of still there in womb. Baby's body is kept warm in swaddle baby blanket. For not so chilly winters you can also get the crochet baby blankets that are made from the wool in crochet style. There are many brands for baby blankets like Amenity, Babylicious, BEBE STAR, Cariboo, Elegant Baby, Kalencom, Personal Creations, Zutano, Under the Nile, Nature's Purest, North American Bear and Little Giraffe. You can pick the one you like. These are baby blanket wholesaler and manufactures.
Then there are acrylic blankets that are extra warm. You can also by bamboo blankets, microfiber blankets, cotton blankets, snuggie blankets and polyester blankets.

Blanket Brands

CoverKing Wilmington Garnet Hill Disney

IFS Swaddle Signature LL Bean

Pure Country COED Horchow Signature Blankets

Types of Blankets

For every kind of industry there are different types of blankets. Like at home we prefer to have designer blankets from good brands. Then there are army blankets that are not designer but must be very warm. Personalized blankets can be a great gift. You can give personalized baby blankets on kid's birthday. Even personalized blanket can be a good option for wedding gift. You can get the name, cartoon. SO based on the purpose of the blanket, different types of blankets can be.

Traditional Blankets Relief Blankets Hospital Blankets

Aid Blankets Army Blankets Team Blankets

Outdoor Blankets Insulation Blankets Electric blankets

Normally blankets get warmer because of the body heat and fabric but on the other hand electric blankets are made warm with the help of electricity. It gives consistent warmth very soft and comes with warranty. Blankets are available in numerous colors to match any decor. Soft-to-touch yet warm blankets have replaced the traditional rough blankets. Blankets can also be custom designed to your artwork and specifications.

You can get Faux-fur throw from Pottery Barn that costs $119, Down-and-fleece throw from Eddie Bauer having price $79, get Waffle blanket, $450 at Rag & Bone, Cashmere cable-knit throw is available from Ralph Lauren priced $595. If you are looking for Donna Karan knit throw then visit Bloomingdale and get it at $99.99. Old Navy Soho can be visited for Performance fleece blanket that are very cheap and costs $10.