RARE VINTAGE MILITARY WOOL BLANKET

Description: NEW/NOS Grey military wool blanket. Very rare and collectable. These blankets were purchased for our military and government emergency services. They came from a fully authorized DRMO outlet. Size - 60 in x 80in. Weight - 4.5-5 lbs Color - Mixed Grey with blue stripe. Blankets were wrapped in wax paper in the shipping box and are in new condition with no smell or damage. May have a small manufacturer tag on it that includes manufacturer, date and location. Moth proofed. These vintage blankets are by far the nicest ones I've ever had IMO. Very soft and warm made in the old traditions of quality. These blankets were made between 1951 and 1955. 1. WOOL BLANKETS ARE TEMPERATURE REGULATING Wool being extremely breathable, naturally regulates your sleep temperature, giving you a more peaceful night's rest. It is an effective insulator meaning it will protect you from the lower outside temperature. But it also has the ability to prevent heat build-up under the covers by absorbing and dispelling the natural humidity produced by your body. Wool can absorb about 33% of its weight in moisture and will absorb sweat, drawing it away from your body while you sleep. 2. WOOL BLANKETS ARE FIRE RESISTANT Wool makes for very poor fuel for a fire. It has a natural resistance to fire, which is one reason why hikers and outdoor adventures prefer wool blankets. If wool does catch alight for some reason, it will smolder and burn out without the flames spreading. Air and rail travel is made safer by using wool carpeting, and wool uniforms protect firefighters, whereas the military provides troops with wool blankets. 3. WOOL BLANKETS ARE HYPOALLERGENIC The fact that wool is breathable and naturally regulates temperature by purging moisture, creates a habitat not conducive to dust mites which will only thrive in damp, warm conditions. Wool also prevents the growth of fungal spores, requiring a hot moist habitat to thrive. Fungal spores are a common cause of nighttime allergies that bring on coughing, sneezing, eye irritations, itching, and a runny nose. This is common in polyester, down, and feather bedding which traps heat and moisture to create the ideal breeding ground for both fungal spores and dust mites. An allergy to wool is very rare, yet some people continuously claim to have an allergy to wool. Most cases of wool allergies only involve itching, which is not an allergic reaction to wool but rather a reaction to thick wool fibers rubbing against the skin, which causes itchiness. Wool is not an allergen; in fact, wool 17.5 microns or less has proved helpful to eczema and dermatitis sufferers. Dust may settle on a wool blanket but will not stick to the blanket. By airing out the blanket, the wind will blow the dust-free. The hypoallergenic and temperature regulating qualities of wool promote better and longer deep sleep during the night. 4. WOOL BLANKETS WICKS AWAY MOISTURE To wick away is to absorb or drain moisture, and this is exactly what wool does. Wool repels moisture from the outside and absorbs it from the inside, which is the sweat and humidity from your body that is allowed to evaporate into the air. Wool is instantly warm in winter and cools in summer, making a wool blanket a year-round sleep accessory. Sleeping on top of a wool blanket is just as effective as sleeping under it. The microclimate that wool creates is dry, which makes it easy to regulate the temperature. Humid conditions are contained by wool through both its repelling and absorption/evaporation properties. The hydrophobic or moisture repelling exterior of wool fiber is coated with natural wax and consists of overlapping scales that serve as a moisture repellent. While the hydrophilic or moisture-loving interior of wool fibers absorbs moisture and through millions of tiny pockets that manage both air and water allows fibers to retain and slowly allow the moisture to evaporate into the air. This unique property of wool ensures that the thermal efficiency of the dry microclimate it creates will not easily be compromised. The moisture management system of wool prevents creating hot, humid conditions that are prone to housing dust mites, fungus spores, or any type of bacterial growth. 5. WOOL BLANKETS IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF SLEEP A recent study conducted by the University of Sydney in association with The Woolmark Company found that wool sleep accessories contribute to a good night's sleep. A person's sleep health is greatly improved through using wool bedding. The study findings show: Wool breathes better than synthetic bedding Increases the duration of REM or deep sleep. Efficiently regulates body temperature and maintains a comfortable sleeping temperature for longer. One wool blanket will be fine for the summer months, while a second wool blanket can be added for the colder winter months. Wool being lightweight will not weigh you down and restrict your sleep with the extra wool blanket in winter. A big plus that many will cheer is that wool blankets do not store static electricity as synthetic blankets do, so there will be no surprise shocks.

Price: 59.95 USD

Location: Kingman, Arizona

End Time: 2024-12-15T04:04:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD