Choosing guide for Personalised Blankets
Useful for keeping warm and making moments of rest more comfortable, personalised blankets are practical, versatile products suited to different needs and available in a range of styles and sizes. Materials vary too, affecting softness, heat retention, durability and ease of care. Another key factor is fabric weight, measured in grams per square metre, which helps you assess the fabric's thickness and feel. Printing and other customisation methods allow you to add logos, lettering and graphics, making each blanket distinctive and recognisable.
Materials used
Polyester is the most widely used material for personalised blankets thanks to its resistance to wear, ease of care and quick drying. It is also available as RPET, a version made from recycled plastic materials with properties similar to conventional polyester. These fibres can be processed into fabrics with different textures and characteristics. The most common is fleece, which is soft, lightweight and good at retaining warmth. One variety is coral fleece, known for its dense, plush surface. Flannel, traditionally made from cotton or wool but also available in polyester, has a soft, lightly brushed feel, while sherpa features a bulkier, curled pile that helps provide insulation. Chenille is another option, with a soft, velvety appearance. Less common materials include recycled cotton, which is breathable and absorbent, and acrylic, a warm, light synthetic fibre with a wool-like look. Picnic blankets may also have a PEVA backing to protect against ground moisture and an insulating EPE layer, made from expanded foam, for extra comfort. Emergency thermal blankets use thin metallised plastic films to limit body heat loss, while fire blankets use heat-resistant technical fabrics such as fibreglass.
Models and sizes
Personalised blankets come in several styles, differing in construction, size and ease of use. The best choice depends chiefly on the level of comfort you want and where the blanket will be used.
- Classic blankets: soft and versatile, ideal for sofas and beds. Common sizes include 110 × 160, 120 × 150 and 130 × 160 cm, with larger versions measuring 220 × 250 cm. Some have decorative weaves, fringes or distinctive finishes.
- Double-layer and reversible blankets: made with two layers, often with different surfaces. They offer greater warmth and comfort and generally measure 120 × 150 or 125 × 160 cm.
- Foldable and travel blankets: lightweight and easy to carry thanks to pouches, handles, shoulder straps or fastening bands. Usually available in 120 × 150 and 130 × 160 cm sizes, they take up little room when folded.
- Picnic blankets: specifically designed to be spread on the ground, with an insulating backing that helps protect against moisture. They are generally quite compact, at around 120 × 145 or 120 × 150 cm, and are easy to fold and transport.
- Specialist blankets: styles designed for particular uses or situations. Wearable blankets have a hood and pockets and can be worn to stay warm; Christmas blankets feature festive patterns and motifs; emergency thermal blankets help reduce body heat loss in emergencies; and fire blankets are used to smother small fires.
Available fabric weights
Fabric weight indicates how many grams a square metre of fabric weighs and is useful when assessing a blanket's substance and portability. Ultra-light styles weighing 130–170 g/m² are thin, compact and easy to carry, making them especially suitable for mild weather and travel. Other lightweight blankets stay below 200 g/m² and offer a balance of convenience and comfort for various everyday uses. Medium-weight blankets reach up to 260 g/m² and have a fuller, more enveloping feel, making them pleasant to use on a sofa or as an extra layer on a bed. Heavier blankets reach 300 g/m² and sometimes exceed it, providing a more substantial feel and a high level of comfort.
Customisation options
Customisation lets you add logos, lettering and graphics to personalised blankets, helping to make them recognisable and reinforce a brand's identity. Not every technique is available on every product: the right method depends on the material, the logo and the available print area. One of the most common methods is embroidery, which uses coloured threads to produce slightly raised, durable decorations with a refined finish. Some styles also allow full-colour embroidery, suitable for detailed multicolour artwork. Another durable option with an elegant, handcrafted appearance is engraving, generally used on designated patches and inserts to create precise designs without additional inks. Transfer printing uses heat and pressure to apply solid-colour logos to the fabric, while digital transfer can reproduce gradients and more complex graphics. If your logo is simple and uses only a few solid colours, screen printing or pad printing may be appropriate: the former is particularly economical for large quantities and can create a pleasant, slightly raised feel, while the latter can work precisely on very small print areas.
Gift ideas and suggested uses
Personalised blankets are familiar, straightforward products that provide warmth and make time spent resting more enjoyable. Their soft fabrics and the sense of protection they offer can create a feeling of comfort and wellbeing. These qualities make blankets especially appreciated and suitable for many settings. In hospitality, hotels, farm stays and resorts can provide them in guest rooms, on terraces and in relaxation areas, perhaps alongside Personalised Pillows, Personalised Slippers and Personalised Towels. Guests will feel looked after while having useful accessories available throughout the year. Blankets are also suitable for sports associations, campsites and outdoor events, especially foldable and picnic styles. Easy to carry and put away, they can be handed out to participants before events, hikes and trekking activities. Corporate gifts are another popular application. Businesses can choose RPET throws, styles with elegant finishes or particularly warm blankets for clients, colleagues and employees, especially at Christmas. Shops, brands and large retailers can likewise offer personalised blankets as loyalty rewards, promotional gifts or merchandise. Technical styles are relevant to the automotive sector and roadside assistance services. Emergency thermal blankets may be included in emergency kits, while fire blankets, provided they are suitable and compliant with the intended use, can serve as safety equipment for tackling small fires.
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Personalised Blankets - FREQUENT QUESTIONS
It depends on how you intend to use it and how warm you want it to be. Classic blankets are generally lighter, more practical and easier to store, while double-layer and reversible blankets have two layers of fabric, sometimes with a soft sherpa lining, and may provide more warmth.
For guest rooms and relaxation areas, you can choose fleece or flannel blankets, which are soft and practical. In colder settings, double-layer blankets or styles with a sherpa lining are also suitable. Consider medium to high fabric weights if you want to offer a particularly comfortable product with a high perceived value. Before buying, also consider colours and dimensions to suit your property.
For colder months, you can choose double-layer blankets, fleece or blankets with a sherpa lining. Depending on the material and size, classic blankets can also work well. Pay attention to fabric weight: lighter blankets generally provide less warmth than those weighing 260 g/m² or more. Christmas-themed blankets are another option, especially during the winter festive season.
Each style serves a different purpose. Wearable blankets, often with a hood and pockets, let you move around while staying warm and are ideal for home use. Christmas blankets are suitable for festive gifts and initiatives. Emergency thermal blankets help retain body heat in emergencies and are useful in first-aid kits for sports clubs, event organisers and tourism businesses. Fire blankets are safety products used to smother small fires in places such as professional kitchens, laboratories and workshops.
For hiking and trekking, lightweight blankets with fabric weights of 130–200 g/m² are practical, as they take up little room and are easy to carry using handles or shoulder straps. For camping and picnics you can also choose heavier, more comfortable options, but it is worth prioritising models with a PEVA or EPE backing, which helps protect against moisture and provides better insulation from the ground.
Choose according to the intended use. Fleece is light, warm and practical, ideal for outdoor events, sports activities and corporate gifts. Soft, comfortable flannel works well for hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation. Sherpa is plush and voluminous, providing a pleasant feeling of warmth; it is often used as a lining in heavier blankets with a high perceived value. Chenille, with its velvety surface and elegant look, is suitable for premium gifts, lounges and reception areas.
It depends on the chosen model. In many cases, a logo can be printed or embroidered directly onto the blanket; on others, it can also be applied to labels, patches, straps, cases or bags. Some products only allow the packaging to be personalised. You can check the available positions, sizes and techniques in the ‘Print information’ section of each product page.
It depends on the characteristics of your logo and the methods available for your chosen model. Embroidery is a more traditional technique, offering an elegant, durable finish that is pleasant to the touch, and is ideal for simple logos. Transfer printing and digital transfer are better suited to complex, colourful graphics. Consider screen printing and pad printing if you need a more economical option and your logo is not particularly detailed.
Yes, you can. If the model comes in several colours, you can select the available variants while ordering and specify the quantity of each colour, subject to availability at the time. This is useful if you have found the right model but want a mixed-colour selection, for example for outdoor events, campsites, hotels or hospitality venues.
Yes, this option is available for most personalised blankets. Simply open the desired product page, click ‘BUY SAMPLE’ and complete your order. A sample is useful for assessing the actual size, colour reproduction, fabric weight and material composition before committing to a larger order.