Microfiber Plaid

In the cold season you always want to plunge into a warm and cozy chair, cover yourself with a soft rug. An excellent choice is a microfiber blanket, since this material has many advantages over other fabrics. A wide variety of colors and sizes allows each customer to choose the best option.

Microfiber is a material of synthetic origin, a feature of which is the presence of fine fibers. Often it is also called velsoft. It is made from 100 percent polyester. Sometimes a microfiber blanket can have 20% polyester and 80% polyamide.

The process of manufacturing microfiber is carried out through the use of modern technologies, in the process of which the fiber is stratified into a large number of microfibers. Their number can vary from 8 to 25.Microfiber is a special material that is soft and gives a feeling of comfort and coziness. Its fibers are velvety. They gently envelop the body and give warmth.

The microfiber blanket has many advantages, so many buyers prefer this material:

• Excellent hygroscopicity. Microfiber can absorb a large amount of moisture, as well as easily bring it out.
• Ease. Although the microfiber blanket is fluffy and voluminous, it weighs very little. If necessary, the blanket can be folded in such a way that it takes up very little space. It is perfect for storing or transporting the product.
• Good thermal insulation properties. The microfibre blanket allows you to warm up in a matter of minutes, and also perfectly keeps the heat inside.
• Hypoallergenic. Microfiber products can be purchased for people who are prone to allergies.
• Good breathability. This material is perfectly breathable.
• Antibacterial. Fungi, dust mites or other microorganisms will never appear in such a rug.
• Good UV resistance. The blanket does not lose its qualities when exposed to ultraviolet rays.
• Ease of care. Microfiber products are very easy to wash, they dry quickly and do not require ironing.
• Color fastness. Products ideally give in to coloring, a long time keep a saturation of paints even at numerous washings.

Although the microfiber blanket has many advantages, it also has some disadvantages:

• Microfiber does not tolerate high temperatures. It is not necessary to dry the blanket near the heating devices. The product dries very quickly in the fresh air.
• This material has a tendency to absorb fat, which affects the fact that the product loses its air tightness and hygroscopicity. To avoid this disadvantage, the blanket should be washed more often.
• Microfiber is characterized by the accumulation of static electricity.This affects the fact that the product attracts dust. You should use an antistatic agent after each washing of the product or use special detergents that have an antistatic effect.

Thanks to microfiber manufacturing technology, plaids made from this material are represented by a wide variety of colors. Modern manufacturers offer both plain models and unusual options, decorated with amazing prints. Beautiful and stylish look simple, plain blankets, bedspreads. The models in the classic "Scottish" cell are in great demand.

Effectively and brightly look products decorated with drawings in the form of animal skins. This may be the coloring of a tiger, leopard, panda or giraffe. A stylish addition to the interior can be a plaid with polka dots, decorated with oriental ornaments, unusual abstractions or with floral motifs.

When choosing a microfiber rug, size plays an important role. When choosing it, it is worth making a start from the dimensions of the bed or sofa.

For a single bed that has a standard size of 120x180 cm, the product with dimensions of 150x200 cm is ideal.For a bed with a size of 130x180 cm, it is better to choose a blanket of 160x210 cm.

For a double sofa or bed, a plaid with dimensions of 180x210 cm will be a good choice.

To cover slightly hung along the edges of the bed, you should pay attention to the product with dimensions of 200x220 cm. This option is standard in many European countries.

The biggest plaids are models with dimensions of 220x240 and 240x260 cm. They are suitable for any double bed, and also attract attention with luxury.

Microfiber is an inexpensive material, so representatives of all segments of the population can afford such a blanket.

When choosing a bedspread, you should follow a few recommendations:

• The choice of the size of the blanket depends on the dimensions of the bed. So, it is necessary to take into account your preferences, because the bedspread can only cover a sleeping place or its edges can be twisted from a bed or a sofa.
• Before buying is to look at the appearance of the product. It should not have folds. Stitched edges indicate good product quality. Often, the edges of the blanket are treated with a fringe, tape or ribbon.All lines must be even, without elongated loops or threads.

• If the plaid is decorated with a print, you should carefully examine it, because it should be symmetrical.
• It is worth paying attention not only to the appearance of the plaid, but also to its tactile properties. It should be pleasant to the touch, soft and warm.
• When choosing a color and pattern, you must start from the interior of the room where the product will be used. The plaid should look harmoniously in an ensemble with furniture, curtains or wallpaper. If the interior is dominated by bright colors, the ideal choice would be a blanket in muted colors.

Today, many manufacturers of blankets use a soft, durable and wear-resistant microfiber. Among the manufacturers who offer products of excellent quality at an affordable price, it is worth noting:

• Tango Company offers a wide selection of microfiber products. Among the wide range you can find different colors, models for children and adults. Another advantage of this brand is a wide size range.
• Cleo brand established itself as a well-known manufacturer of microfiber blankets.All products of the company are characterized by increased wear resistance, color fastness and excellent quality. The manufacturer offers a wide selection of sizes and colors for different interiors of the premises.
• Russian company "Golden Fleece" produces microfiber rugs in various shades. Among the variety, you can find stylish options in a strip, a cell, as well as models with animalistic or floristic prints.

Microfiber blankets are characterized by a long service life, but you should follow a few simple guidelines for care:

• It is better to wash microfiber by hand, but machine wash is also not excluded if the water temperature does not exceed 20 degrees. This material is quite easily washed off, so even at this water temperature, all contaminants will be easily removed.
• It is strictly forbidden to use detergents containing chlorine or bleach.
• It is necessary to avoid drying the product near various sources of heat. Microfiber may be deformed at high temperatures.
• In everyday use, the blanket should be washed at least once a week.
• It is forbidden to iron microfiber so as not to spoil the product.
• For storage, you should use special vacuum bags, while the blanket should be compactly rolled up.

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