How to Wash a Fleece Blanket and Keep It Soft
A good fleece blanket should stay soft and comfortable through years of use, but how you wash it makes a difference. Fortunately, washing a fleece blanket is simple. The key is to avoid excessive heat and harsh laundry products that can damage the fine fibers that give fleece its softness.
How to Wash a Fleece Blanket
For the best results, machine wash your fleece blanket in cold or warm water with a small amount of mild laundry detergent. Wash it separately when possible and avoid bleach. Using too much detergent can leave residue in the fibers and cause a fleece blanket to feel less soft over time.
Once washed, tumble dry your fleece blanket on low heat or no heat. High dryer temperatures are one of the biggest enemies of fleece. Excessive heat can damage the fine polyester fibers, causing the surface to become rough or matted. Never iron a fleece blanket.
How to Keep a Fleece Blanket Soft
If you're wondering how to keep a fleece blanket soft, the answer is mostly about keeping the care process gentle. Avoid high heat, bleach and unnecessary fabric softeners. A quality fleece gets its softness from the fabric itself and shouldn't need fabric softener to maintain it.
Not all fleece blankets are made the same way. The quality of the yarn, density of the fabric and finishing process all affect how well a blanket maintains its softness after repeated washing. American Blanket Company's Luster Loft and Peaceful Touch fleece blankets are designed to resist shedding and pilling while maintaining their soft feel through regular use and washing.
Can You Put a Fleece Blanket in the Dryer?
Yes. Fleece blankets can be put in the dryer, but we recommend low heat or no heat. This helps protect the fibers and is one of the easiest ways to prevent fleece from becoming rough after washing.
For a new fleece blanket, we also recommend a gentle wash before its first use. This can remove any loose fibers remaining from manufacturing and packaging.
The Simple Rule for Washing Fleece
You don't need a complicated routine to properly care for fleece:
Wash in cold or warm water. Use mild detergent. Avoid bleach and fabric softener. Tumble dry on low heat and never iron.
At American Blanket Company, we believe a great blanket should be comfortable, durable and easy to care for. Properly washing your fleece blanket will help preserve its softness and keep it looking and feeling great for years to come.
Blankets that are Made to Last.