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Whether wool is scratchy is determined by the fiber thickness in micrometers, not the name on the label. What distinguishes virgin wool, lamb’s wool, merino, and Gotland wool, and what that means for wool blankets.

Air out first, then wash: wool cycle, 30°C, enzyme-free wool detergent, no fabric softener, never tumble dry. Plus, what helps against lint, stains and moths.

Same size, same weight, two wool qualities: Which Klippan blanket is more rustic, which one is softer, and which pattern suits where – with three questions before buying.