The Best Present for Every Season: The All-Season Blanket

100% Merino Wool Broadcloth Blanket in Flint

Have you been having a hard time finding the perfect present for your co-worker, friend, or family member? Look no further than lambswool. That’s right, lambswool.

Forget the age old classic itchy sweater like Grandma used to make; these blankets are soft, supple, and the best news? [...]

Halloween Inspired Blankets: Orange Throws and Blankets

Light and bright, our cotton throws and linen/cotton day blankets are still perfect for cool days and chilly nights. So cuddle up in one of these bright holiday blankets and start passing out the candy! [...]

Brahms Mount in the News

We’re partial to our blankets, but we get especially excited when others agree! Here are a few of the latest (and greatest!) online posts about Brahms Mount. We’re equally honored and humbled to hear that you love our products as much as we do!

Treehugger: In Maine, Brahms Mount Keeps American Textile Tradition Alive Katy [...]

Merino Wool Blankets – 5 reasons to love

Flint Broadcloth Merino Wool Blanket

Merino wool is one of our favorite blankets – and it’s no surprise why – there are a ton of reasons wool makes a great all-season blanket, and these are just five.

1. Lightweight

Forget about multiple blankets, there’s no need for too many layers with our wool. Not [...]

Katy Elliot Visits Brahms Mount

This past week, Katy Elliot stopped by for a tour of the mill. Katy met a ton of the crew including David Kaufman (owner) and Claudia Brahms (founder and lead designer). David took Katy through the mill and showed her how we do what we do: from start to finish.

It sounded like Katy enjoyed [...]

Traditional Textile Weaving: A Lost Artform?

The art of weaving has been apart of many major cultures around the world for centuries. From Ancient civilizations to Native American traditions to the Industrial Revolution, weaving has been an important form of artistry that ties into the very economic structure of many major societies.

Linen was used for mummification by Ancient Egyptians, as [...]

“The Flax of Life”: How Our Love for Linen Compares with Martin Raymond’s

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 [...]

Cotton vs. Linen: What’s the Difference?

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 [...]

How to Care for Your Cotton or Linen Brahms Mount Blanket

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 [...]

6 Reasons Why Linen is Perfect for Blankets and Bedding

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 [...]