Wool blankets supplier?

[Matt Weir]

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get hold of wool blankets?

TIA.

 

[andyn]

Any particular type?

Reckon Kevin at Endicott's Surplus in Exeter would be able to sort you out for some Army wool blankets.

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/

 

[Matt Weir]

Any particular type?

Reckon Kevin at Endicott's Surplus in Exeter would be able to sort you out for some Army wool blankets.

http://www.endicotts.co.uk/

Hi Andy,

I need the elusive lightweight yet warm, packs to nothing and cheap

 

[andyn]

LOL...good luck.

 

[John Fenna]

Charity shops often have some, at least around here.
They may need dying though as some have "interesting" staining/marks........
Cheap, mind you !

 

[Matt Weir]

Charity shops often have some, at least around here.
They may need dying though as some have "interesting" staining/marks........
Cheap, mind you !

Nice cheers John it's a good idea actually - they'll wash.

 

[andyn]

Oh and check ebay out, I picked up a brand new blanket off there which are for hotel beds I guess (or anyone else that uses blankets on beds) for a tenner. It 100% wool 350gram I think, very well made...Atkinson or something on the label, and pretty big (2mx 1.50m IIRC) so big enough and thick enough to use for spring-autumn use.

 

[Feygan]

Not sure on how they pack down but take a look at these.

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/ishop/1069/shopscr72.html

 

[Arth]

Yep ebay is a good place to look I made mine from two pieces of woolen fabric which I stitch together, mind you wool isn't lightweight but is warm.

 

[Arth]

Not sure on how they pack down but take a look at these.

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/ishop/1069/shopscr72.html

Nice and cheap doesn't say what size they are.

 

[Matt Weir]

Not sure on how they pack down but take a look at these.

http://www.britishmilitarysurplus.co.uk/ishop/1069/shopscr72.html

Thanks Feygan.

I've ordered 2 of those, plus a couple of T-shirts, a pair of lightweights, oh and one of those 100L bergens

 

[Matt Weir]

Nice and cheap doesn't say what size they are.

Just says 'single blanket' so I ordered 2 and will sow them together if needed.

 

[appletree_man]

I got some 100% pure Scottish wool blankets from a local shop for a few quid each.

 

[spamel]

They are the thin, but warm and very soft ones aren't they? The ones sold as picnic blankets. Brilliant little blankets, if you make a woolen coat from blankets, consider lining it with one of those for comfort and warmth.

 

[big_swede]

If you just won the lottery you might want to check out the classic amongst blankets, an icon in wilderness living, the hudson bay company point blanket!

available through woolrich amongst others.

 

[spamel]

I'm not even gonna click that link, as I'm sure the blankets are priced in organs! How many do you get for a spleen?

 

[big_swede]

I'm not even gonna click that link, as I'm sure the blankets are priced in organs! How many do you get for a spleen?

a 1/3 or maybe a 1/2, depending on condition and milage

 

[spamel]

How much for a kidney? I've got three daughters!

 

[big_swede]

If they're non-drinkers (which I hope!) it's enough with two

 

[Toddy]

I bought beautiful green wool from Bernie the Bolt at the Medieval Fayre at Lanark recently.
It's lovely stuff, 60" wide and the colour is a rich forest green. I think it was £6 a metre. If you are making clothing (from blankets) then maybe give him a call first, it's a better fabric for the job.
http://www.calltoarms.com/bolt/index.html
No connection, just a happy customer.

cheers,
Toddy