---
type: "fabric"
name: "Blanket Cloth"
slug: "blanket-cloth"
fabric_family: "pile_napped"
construction: "brushed/napped"
subtype: "brushed/napped"
typical_fibers:
  - "Wool"
  - "Cotton"
weight_gsm: "250–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/blanket-cloth"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:02:10.536745+00:00"
---

# Blanket Cloth

Blanket cloth is a soft, warm fabric characterized by its brushed or napped surface, commonly made from wool or cotton, ideal for cozy blankets and outerwear.

- **Fabric Family**: Pile Napped
- **Construction**: Brushed/Napped
- **Subtype**: brushed/napped
- **Typical Fibers**: Wool, Cotton
- **Weight**: 250–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Blanket Cloth

Blanket cloth is a pile-napped fabric that features a soft, fuzzy surface created through a brushing or napping process. This construction enhances the fabric's warmth and comfort, making it particularly suitable for blankets, throws, and outer garments. Typically composed of wool or cotton fibers, blanket cloth is known for its excellent insulation properties and durability. The fabric's texture not only provides a cozy feel but also contributes to its aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice in home textiles and apparel.

## Woven Properties

- **Ends per Inch (EPI)**: 60
- **Picks per Inch (PPI)**: 50

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 1.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: brushed
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Thermal Insulation

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Napped
- Anti Pilling
- Water Repellent

## Common Applications

- Blankets
- Throws
- Outerwear
- Sleepwear
- Home Textiles

## Common Uses in Detail

### Blankets & Throws

Its densely brushed surface traps heat exceptionally well, making it a natural choice for bed blankets and decorative throws. The soft nap feels gentle against skin, while the sturdy [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool) or [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction ensures lasting warmth and durability through repeated use.

### Outerwear & Coats

Tailored into coats and jackets, its thick, napped texture provides substantial insulation against cold weather. The fabric drapes well in heavier weights, lending structure to outerwear silhouettes while the brushed finish adds a refined, cozy aesthetic suited to winter garments.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, tumble dry low or air dry. Iron on low heat if necessary.

- Washing Machine Symbol
- Iron Symbol
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Tumble Dry

## Additional Information

Blanket cloth is often used in colder climates due to its insulating properties. The choice of wool or cotton can affect the fabric's warmth, breathability, and care requirements.

- **Regional Names**: Wool blanket, Cotton blanket
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Portugal
- **Testing Standards**: Martindale/Rub count, Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton.md)
- [Wool](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/wool.md)

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