A fleece blanket is a high-tech performer

Fleece blankets and throws are a popular choice when lightweight, long-lasting warmth is required. Fleece is the term used to describe material with a deep, soft nap or pile. The pile provides good insulating properties without a lot of weight - making it an excellent material for blankets. Natural fibers such as wool and cotton, and synthetics including acrylic and polyester, are commonly used in manufacturing fleece blankets and throws.

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Cotton and synthetic fleece blankets can be used as a year-round light layer of bedding, but fold up compactly for convenient storage on a shelf in the linen closet.

Hypoallergenic synthetic fleece baby blankets are handy for outings in the stroller or wrapping around baby in the car seat, or in a pinch, as a changing blanket. They are easy to clean and dry, too - just pitch them in the washer and dryer and they emerge as fluffy and soft as the day they were bought.

Synonymous with modern synthetic fleece fabric are the Polarfleece® and Polartec® brands developed in the late 1970s and '80s. Polar fleece blankets , fabricated primarily from polyester, are soft, warm, machine washable and quick drying - expect your blanket to last as long as you need it!

Synthetic fleece blankets and throws are durable, pack compactly and offer a level of warmth rivaling heavier wool and cotton blankets, thus a desirable choice for camping or car rides, wherever space is at a premium.

Buy a polar fleece throw bearing your sports team emblem or have it monogrammed with your initials. Available in bright colors, hypoallergenic and virtually water repellent, fleece is a favorite choice for stadium blankets.
For a heavyweight in the lightweight warmth department, choose fleece!

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