Baby blankets made of fleece are simple yet stunning
. They are also very comfortable and snuggly for the little one. The good thing about fleece is that it is does not unravel so its ends do not have to be sewed making it an easy material to work with.
If you are concerned about the environment for using fleece, which is made up of polyethylene terephthalate, then you can opt for an eco fleece blanket. Alternatively, you can opt for bamboo or cotton fleece if you are looking for natural materials.
A fleece blanket is an insulating blanket made of synthetic fiber. They are made in the context of a natural fleece. A polar or micro fleece is the most well known fleece. It is warm, soft and easier to wash. Any product that can be made from wool can also be made with micro fleece. It is of course eco-friendlier than wool as the source is recycled plastic bottles.
Making fleece blankets is not something which needs a lot of planning and effort. These can easily be made by even the novice sewers. There are a couple of things you need to know about working with fleece. The fleece made of acrylic does not wrinkle as wool fleece and therefore you will not have to iron it often. Moreover acrylic fleece does not unravel and the stitches that you see on the acrylic fleece are mostly an optional measure. It can also be easily machine washed. Fleece is an excellent material to make baby blankets because of its ideal weight to insulin ratio. It retains heat well and is very soft and comfortable.
A good fleece blanket comes in wide range of textures, some are velvety smooth and others resemble like a felt. The quality depends upon the processing of the material. Micro fleece is the lightest suitable only for light fleece blanket intended to be used as a lining or an underneath to a heavier blanket. Medium weight fleeces are ideal for a blanket used in cold temperatures.
If you choose fleece blankets which are of inferior quality, then you will have to compromise on quality. They are thin, dull and cannot be used after a few washes. Thus, you should always choose blankets which are of premium quality. Fleece blankets with blanket stitches look simply great when sewn with threads of contrasting or complementary colors. Fleece blankets with blanket stitches look simply great when sewn with threads of contrasting or complementary colors.