What does Nylon flock really mean? I just received this blanket and it says Nylon with insulated base. What is "insulated base"?
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The insulated base appears to be merely a foam sheet that the nylon is flocked onto. All I know for sure is that once you have one of these blankets, you'll love it. I keep mine on the bed year round...it's perfect!! Easy to wash/dry, light weight, just perfect. Who cares about the specifics....I LOVE this blanket!!!
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I recommend these blankets but since you live in hot weather you should look into their organic Bamboo line of blankets. I just bought three of them and they are super soft and the fabric is much more breathable than the original, which made it ideal for the warm weather that we had a month ago.
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I am not sure but the person receiving this blanket as a gift, loves it. It is longer and thicker than an ordinary fleece throw and seems to be well worth the price.
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It is goose down. I bought 2 of them and My daughter and I both agree incredibly warm. The only thing that was odd was the bottom part of the blanket you could see the feathers between in the blanket so waiting to see how durable it is. But for right now I would definitely buy a third if my son was living at home instead of at school.
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I didn't even notice this myself until it was pointed out to me in another posting, but the different colors/prints have different types of fabric. The Trekk is microfiber, some of the others are nylon. I wouldn't have even thought to look at that. Personally, I'd prefer the microfiber because I think the nylon would get hot and stay hot longer in the summer heat. So far, we've had some pretty hot weather and I've been able to just plop my son into the seat without worrying about the temperature. :-)
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The inside material is soft like a flannel sheet. I do not believe it will snag. It is not like nylon which will snag. I like it.
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This blanket does not shed. I'm not sure what the difference in material is. This one is got some nap to the fur but not like the faux fur blankets out there. It's not that long nor does it shed. Thanks.
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This "blanket" feels just like a tarp, hard and crinkly. But I will say this ... sitting outside with shorts on in 38 degree weather and a 10mph cold breeze, this all weather blanket kept my legs MUCH warmer than an actual heavy blanket did. It's because it reflects body heat and is water and windproof. After your plunge, put on a regular blanket then put the all weather blanket over it. Keeps heat in and all cold air out. Highly recommended!
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Not sure....doesn't have the shine or rigidity of nylon.......feels soft like cotton or a cotton blend, and also has a bit of a give to it lie a cotton blend. I've had this out in my yard for more than three month now, and it has gotten rained on a lot, but dries quickly and has not shown any signs of an odor. I've owned 2 other hammocks, and this one is by far the best.
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the outside is a fiber amalgumate very soft and holds heat very well. i would recommend this sleeping blanket for INDOOR USE ONLY! I would not recommend using this blanket on a camping trip. it will not keep out moisture and be very hard to dry out if it got even lightly damp. for indoor use it would be very durable, but for a camping trip it would tear under an adequate amount of stress. if you're going out door camping. i would recommed any of the super polyester acrylic combinations as they keep out water and are difficult to cut with a knife.
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This blanket is fiber reinforced mylar. With a little care it can be reused. I stapled 2 blankets together into a large "pocket" and have used it for a weather proof sleeping bag cover that has lasted for several years........Paul
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It is a large thin blanket. It is made out of a silky poncho like material. Thy are amazing and very warm and light weight. Love them and will buy more. A lot like my dads original army blanket he has at home
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I was having the same problem. Probably means that it is some how folded onto itself. For safety, the blanket will shut off.
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I would describe the blanket as more cotton-like and warm. We also wash our blankets weekly because our dogs sleep with us and the blankets have developed little "nobbies" on them. I thought the blankets were going to be more brownish...they are definitely purple.
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The blanket has the markings of origin being an old mwswap NATO Europe conventional secondary distributal. I believe its a euonato French bucket bundlement. These can be made in northern Europe or Canada and then recontracted back out to Thailand Malaysia so on so forth. Its a legitimate second bundlements blanket, I like it for the price. Its not 100% wool, its 70% wool and polyester. Its pretty good deal for the price. I can not guarantee the quality of course as they are actual resurplus issue. That's something to keep in mind. I use these for my dogs, the beach, and the best true utility blanket. There really not that bad. The stink when you first get them. Just spray them with disinfectant aerosol and then tide/ freebreeze linen softener .
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I don't know what the material thickness of these Mylar blankets is and that information is of, at best, little importance. What you should understand is that these blankets were not designed to provide any real real insulation and warmth like an ordinary wool or synthetic material blanket would; they were only designed to stop the wind and to reflect body heat back towards the person using them.
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I have the Soft-heat microfleece so cannot describe the difference but have been happy with my purchase; this is the 3rd winter using it. It is very lightweight and soft and heats quickly. I do sandwich it between another blanket and a comforter for strength so that we don't pull on it--I suspect this one might be more tear-resistant. Some have complained the wires of the one I have are in a tissue-like layer so I have been careful to not pull on it by itself. When I saw this ribbed one I wondered if this was the manufacturer's answer to that problem--with stronger exterior fabric to support the wires? Not sure but I can say I am happy so far with the Soft heat micro-fleece. I have the Soft-heat microfleece so cannot describe the difference but have been happy with my purchase; this is the 3rd winter using it. It is very lightweight and soft and heats quickly. I do sandwich it between another blanket and a comforter for strength so that we don't pull on it--I suspect this one might be more tear-resistant. Some have complained the wires of the one I have are in a tissue-like layer so I have been careful to not pull on it by itself. When I saw this ribbed one I wondered if this was the manufacturer's answer to that problem--with stronger exterior fabric to... » Read More I have the Soft-heat microfleece so cannot describe the difference but have been happy with my purchase; this is the 3rd winter using it. It is very lightweight and soft and heats quickly. I do sandwich it between another blanket and a comforter for strength so that we don't pull on it--I suspect this one might be more tear-resistant. Some have complained the wires of the one I have are in a tissue-like layer so I have been careful to not pull on it by itself. When I saw this ribbed one I wondered if this was the manufacturer's answer to that problem--with stronger exterior fabric to support the wires? Not sure but I can say I am happy so far with the Soft heat micro-fleece. « Show Less