Fall is officially upon us, and winter isn’t far behind. But while all of the kiddos are out trick or treating, we thought we’d treat you to a fun selection for the season: our orange blankets!
Light and bright, our cotton throws and linen/cotton day blankets are still perfect for cool days and chilly nights. So [...]
As the only mill in North America left weaving linen, this fiber is particularly special to us. For most people, there is a poor perception of what a linen blanket is. In many ways, Martin Raymond – lecturer, writer, and Lifestyle analyst – said it best when he wrote “The Flax of Life: In love [...]
Linen and cotton, both natural vegetable fibers, make great materials for blankets and throws. Both fibers are absorbent, durable and become softer with use. Even with all of their similarities, there are some significant differences between the two fibers that may help you choose the right fabric for you.
Cotton
Harvested from cotton plants, the cotton fiber [...]
Congratulations! You’re the proud new owner of a Brahms Mount blanket. Whether cotton or linen or a blend of both, you’ll love how easy it is to care for your new throw.
Cotton Blankets and Throws
Washing
A front loading machine is ideal to give plenty of room for circulation.
Wash on a short, gentle cycle on low heat, [...]
You’ve probably heard of linen, but do you know why it’s one of the best fibers for both clothing and bedding? Sit back and relax as we run down the top 6 reasons why linen is such a great fabric.
1. Environmentally friendly
Made out of flax, linen is a replaceable resource that has little impact on [...]
Shown: Natural/Red Stripe Head Towel
When I need an hour relaxation, I’ll pull out the bubbles and a good book, fill up my claw foot tub with near boiling water and soak. Stepping out of the bath and into my oversized Linen Body Towel is such a complimentary finale, a little extra luxury before I [...]
WHAT IS DEW-RETTED FLAX?
Photo by Noel Mount
The Joybilee Farm in British Columbia is a great source for naturally dyed fibers if you hand weave at home. They are also a wealth of knowledge from fiber facts to DIY growing, harvesting and dying. I happily found their site while trying to find a decent article [...]
BRING OUR FLAX HOME!
February 9, 2010
At Brahms Mount, we take pride in the fibers we select for our bedding products and accessories. Years ago, we consciously decided to source our cotton domestically rather than purchase from an overseas importer. Although our decision was partly based on using the superior quality of United States domestic cotton, [...]