Storage

Dry cleaning your blanket before any periods of storage will help to protect against moth damage. Moths are attracted to things such as body oils and food stains that can leave residue in blankets, but the chemicals used in the dry cleaning process act as repellent.

Loose fibres and bobbling

Bobbling and pilling can occur naturally with use. They can be removed by using a fabric comb or wool pilling brush to gently brush the surface of the blanket, always moving in the direction of the grain.

Rejuvenating your blanket

Use a soft-bristle garment brush to evenly and gently brush the surface of the blanket in the direction of the wool’s grain. This aligns the wool fibres, and removes any superficial dirt, and restores the blanket's smooth texture.

The pinnacle of artisanal skill commences with the meticulous selection of top-tier fibres. Atkinsons meticulously chooses premium fleeces sourced from Australia, New Zealand and China.

We live in fear of moths, the dreaded things love cashmere so we suggest to keep them away using cedarwood balls in your drawers/chests, they do need upkeep though, so either look after them as recommended by the purchaser or replace them regularly. You can also use lavender sachets as this scent is also one that is repellent to moths but nothing is definitely able to stop them from our experience,unfortunately but a bit of thought can try and keep them at bay.

If you are planning on storing the blanket for a while,, place it in a cool, dry place, in a breathable, sealed cotton bag, along with with anti-moth products or lavender sachets.There is no guarantee that these steps will prevent the dreaded moths but it will certainly help. In our experience and sadly, we have had a few with our own pieces, a skilled seamstress can work magic on correcting the moth damage but of course, the best thing is for it not to happen at all, so try these things and hope for the best. We think it’s a risk that’s worth taking for the luxury that is cashmere and for the genuine comfort and pleasure that it brings but please bear the risks in mind when purchasing one of these products.

These superior wool varieties are skillfully blended and woven exclusively in-house on Atkinsons' expansive looms, the largest in the UK, resulting in the creation of the luxurious blankets that we proudly offer.

All of our luxury blankets and throws are produced and hand finished from the finest wool available and are crafted from start to finish in Atkinsons factory in Yorkshire.

The United Kingdom used to have glorious forest coverage, but changes in land use have caused extensive deforestation. In addition to being critical to protecting the climate, forests also build community. These reforestation projects will be highly engaging, community-led initiatives to create educational opportunities, volunteer planting events, and public spaces so that everyone, including the most marginalised communities, can enjoy the native flora and fauna of the United Kingdom.

These more than one million trees will make a significant climate impact, sequestering carbon and creating climate resilience by reducing flooding and the effects of pollution. This project supports increased access to public woodland, especially for communities in need, with opportunities for community engagement and improved public health. Organizations will be able to integrate the project with school education to get children out in nature.

As to maximize the overall benefit to the area, we will plant native trees such as Pedunculate/Common Oak, Downy Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Small-leaved lime, Rowan, Silver Birch, Common Alder, Aspen, Goat Willow, Field Maple, Hornbeam, Beech, and Blackthorn.

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Through Work for Good, businesses can support a wide range of charities and make a positive impact on society.

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