These wholly British-made wool blankets are the celebrated John Atkinson brand. John Atkinson is a world-renowned fine British blanket maker and we are pleased to offer these pure merino blankets in the whole range of colours in sizes from single to super-king.
The Duchess Merino Blanket is our most popular high-quality blanket and is available in a classic colour palette with coordinating satin binding on all four edges.
This is a lovely medium-weight soft wool blanket, is ideal for cooler months and light enough to layer so that you can achieve your ideal sleeping temperature.
Weight: 400 gsm.
Please note: The 'white' blanket (as with all high-quality wool blankets), is an unbleached, creamy natural white.
- Single 230 x 185 cm (90 x 72 inches)
- Double 230 x 255 cm (90 x 100 inches)
- King 255 x 280 cm (100 x 110 inches)
- Super-king 280 x 305 cm (110 x 120 inches)
Made in England
Composition: 100% Merino wool with satin ribbon binding.
We usually have a good stock of these blankets and can dispatch either the same day or Next Working Day, depending on the time you place your order and according to your chosen delivery method. See our Delivery and Returns page for details.
Be careful not to buy a fake version of these fine blankets from online marketplaces or discount websites!
Product Care
The manufacturer advises professional cleaning only. Many of our customers, however, have been carefully hand- or machine-washing these merino blankets for years. They advise that they use a cool wool setting at 30℃ using wool-approved detergent, with no spin and allow to dry naturally. Never tumble-dry.
There will always be some shrinkage after careful washing (usually up to around 6% initially). Our blankets are generously sized to allow for some shrinkage. Proper care of your blanket will see it retain its size and softness for many years to come
N.B. Never use your regular laundry detergent on wool; even "gentle", "delicates", or "non-bio" detergents usually contain bleach, which will ruin it. Always ensure you use a detergent that explicitly says it is wool-approved, or use a few pure soap flakes which are also wool-safe.
Origin & Sustainability
Made in England by John Atkinson, in Bradford.
Bradford, Yorkshire is the traditional wool capital of England and John Atkinson blankets are woven in one of the last remaining traditional wool mills in the county.
Merino wool from New Zealand Merino sheep using non-mulesed Merino. This wool is certified and independently audited as being shorn from sheep that have not been mulesed.
These many qualities make wool the natural choice for a good night's sleep.
Sustainable
Wool is a natural and fully sustainable fibre from a renewable source. Wool is nature’s technical wonder fibre and has many inherent qualities that can't be reproduced by manmade fibres. Wool is 100% biodegradable and does not add to microplastic pollution.
Comfort
Wool is comfortable due to its unique spring-like fibre structure. The natural crimp offers excellent support for all, as well as relief from bed sores and a surprising number of other medical conditions.
Micro-climate Control
Wool actively regulates your body temperature, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. Maintaining a steady temperature also leads to a more restful sleep.
Air quality
Wool fibres absorb and lock away indoor airborne pollutants, improving the air quality around you while you sleep.
Anti-microbial
Wool blankets are naturally anti-microbial due to the fibre protein composition and unique surface scale structure on which bacteria are unable to survive.
Odour control
The moisture-absorbing properties of wool absorb sweat from the skin and halt the generation of odour-causing bacteria. Wool is also naturally anti-microbial so (unlike manmade fibre or cotton blankets it doesn't smell , keeping your bedding fresher for longer.
Natural Flame Resistance
Wool is naturally flame-retardant, is self-extinguishing and doesn't melt, making for safer sleep and one of the few fibres that don't need coating in artificial flame-resistant chemicals.
Dirt Repellent
The antistatic nature of wool reduces the attraction of lint and dust and the microscopic surface scales prevent dirt from penetrating the fibre surface.
Asthma-friendly
House dust mites are a key trigger for Asthma attacks, they cannot survive on wool making it a perfect choice for asthma sufferers.
