Product Spotlight: Highland Wool Blanket — Lab Tests, Colorfastness, and Care Tips (2026)

Product Spotlight: Highland Wool Blanket  Lab Tests & Care Tips (2026)

Wool blankets are durable heirlooms when made well. This spotlight shares lab results, colourfastness checks, and a 2026 care playbook to ensure longevity and reduce environmental impact.

Lab Testing Overview

We commissioned independent lab tests for pilling, abrasion resistance, and colourfastness. The blanket scored high on abrasion and moderate on pilling; colourfastness was rated strong under accelerated wash cycles when using colour-stable dyes.

Why Colourfastness Matters in 2026

Consistent dyeing reduces returns and increases trust. For technical context on how colour is perceived in home settings, lighting and CRI play a role; read the detailed guide at The Science of Color Temperature and CRI to understand how display lighting changes perceived hues.

Advanced Care Tips

• Spot-clean with pH-neutral detergent.
• Air out regularly to avoid long-term odour buildup.
• Store folded in breathable cotton bags; avoid plastic for long storage.
• For repairs: consider a local tailor or community maker to preserve repair provenance.

Digitising Patterns for Future Prints

If you commission a limited run or want to license a family tartan, digitising the hand-drawn pattern makes it reusable for future runs and licensing. Practical scan-to-vector techniques are explained at How to Digitize Your Hand-Drawn Coloring Pages.

Heritage & Legacy

Blankets often carry family stories. Consider attaching a small printed insert about the maker and an optional QR code linking to a short oral history — Legacy preservation methods can inspire how you package the story; see Legacy Projects: Creative Ways to Preserve Family Stories for ideas.

"A well-made blanket is an heirloom. Care and context keep it in circulation for generations."

Retail Notes & Warranties

Offer a simple care card and a one-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects. Clear policies reduce returns and create buyer confidence. When shipping high-value textiles, also consider insurance and clear return instructions to reduce disputes.

Actionable Care Checklist

1. Include a care card with every blanket.
2. Offer a low-cost repair voucher within the first two years.
3. Publish a short how-to video showing spot-cleaning and storage tips.

If you want our lab-testing summary and a downloadable care card template for your product inserts, join our makers mailing list and well provide the files and vendor suggestions.