Natural Wool Blankets vs Synthetic: Why Choosing Wool Makes All the Difference
When it comes to choosing a blanket for your home, the choice often comes down to natural wool vs synthetic materials. While synthetic fibres like polyester can seem convenient or budget-friendly, there’s a reason people keep coming back to wool. It’s natural, long-lasting, and good for both you and the planet.
Below we look into the top 5 reasons people go for natural fibres like wool, over synthetic fibres like polyester.
🐑 1. Breathability and Warmth - Wool Wins Naturally
Wool is nature’s temperature regulator. It keeps you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s warm, thanks to the way wool fibres trap and release air. Synthetic blankets, on the other hand, tend to trap heat, leaving you too hot or too cold.
For anyone who wants a blanket that works year-round, wool is the natural winner.
🐑 2. Moisture-Wicking and Odour Resistant
Wool can absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. It draws humidity away from your body, keeping you comfortable through the night.
Synthetic fibres? They tend to cling to sweat and trap odour, not ideal for daily use.
🐑 3. Gentle on You, Gentle on the Planet
Wool is 100% renewable and biodegradable. Every year, our sheep grow a new fleece, a gift from nature that leaves no trace behind.
Synthetic materials, however, are derived from petroleum-based plastics that can take hundreds of years to break down.
When you choose a wool blanket, you’re making a sustainable choice that supports New Zealand farming and reduces waste.
🐑 4. Made to Last a Lifetime
A high-quality wool blanket can last decades if cared for properly. Synthetic blankets often lose their shape, pill, and fade within a few years.
Wool softens over time, gaining character and comfort with every season, much like a well-loved jumper or favourite chair.
🐑 5. Naturally Timeless
Beyond comfort and sustainability, there’s something grounding about a wool blanket. It carries the story of the land, the hills, the animals, and the people who farmed them.
It’s more than a throw; it’s an heirloom.
At Yarns by Mount Tibby, each blanket begins on our family farm, woven from the wool of our own flock and crafted with care. Choosing wool isn’t just about comfort, it’s about returning to something real, something lasting, and something that matters.
Explore our collection of 100% New Zealand wool blankets and bring the warmth of nature into your home.