Blanket Care: How to Care for Custom Blankets
Custom blankets are a cozy promotional product perfect for holidays, giveaways, raffle items, and branded merchandise. Most blankets have a high perceived value and are considered a high-end giveaway option for marketing campaigns.
There are a few blanket care tips you need to maintain long-lasting comfort. In this article, we'll teach you how to clean a blanket and provide care tips you can give to the recipient. Here's everything you need to know:
How to Clean a Blanket
The last thing you want is to throw your custom blanket into the wash with the rest of your clothes, towels, and sheets. Instead, you'll need to clean your blanket separately to ensure the customization looks as good as the day you gifted the blanket.
Here's a simple step-by-step process for how to clean a blanket:
Treat Stains Individually
Strains happen! If you spill anything on your custom blanket, you'll want to spot-treat the stain with a gentle cleaner. You'll also want to avoid rubbing the stain cleaner into the blanket, or it could make the stain worse. Instead, dab the treatment in and let it sit before throwing it in the wash or continuing the cleaning process.
Throw Your Blanket in the Washer
When it comes time to clean your blanket, most blankets can easily be popped into the washer. It can be washed in the washer on a cold, gentle cycle. You'll want to use a mild detergent and avoid washing your blanket with other items.
Avoid Bleach and Fabric Softener
Bleach and fabric softeners can damage the blanket fibers and impact the branding on the blanket. Instead, you'll want to stick with a mild detergent.
Air Dry or Tumble Dry Low
After the cycle ends, you can place the blanket in the dryer and dry it on tumble dry low. You can also let it air dry. It is recommended that you air dry blankets made with minky or cotton.
Avoid Ironing
You may feel tempted to iron out the wrinkles. However, applying heat to some decoration methods can damage the customization.
Benefits of Custom Blankets
While this promotional product does require special blanket care, there are many advantages to incorporating it into your next marketing campaign. Some of the branding benefits you can look forward to include:
- Enhanced Visibility: Whether the blanket finds a permanent spot on the couch, in the RV, or in the lounge room in the office. Your branded blanket will get authentic brand exposure.
- Cozy and Comfortable: You can't deny it - blankets are the coziest promotional product you can brand. These giveaways are typically made with wool, minky, or cotton and are great for year-round comfort.
- Perfect for Holiday Gifting: Not sure what to surprise your clients, employees, or prospects this year for the holidays? Custom blankets are the perfect choice. We recommend adding a blanket care insert into the gift so you can teach them how to care for the product.
- High-Perceived Value: Blankets have a higher perceived value than other promotional products, so you can feel confident your audience will appreciate and use them regularly.
- Extend the Longevity of Your Marketing Campaigns: Blankets rarely end up in the trash. Even if the recipient doesn't use the blanket daily, it will still find a special place in their home!
Top Five Custom Blankets From Bagmasters
Bagmasters has various custom blanket styles, including sherpa, fleece, and wool. We also have custom picnic blankets and low-cost options for event giveaways.
Here are five of our top choices with specific blanket care instructions:
Custom Printed Cozy Plush Blanket- Available in four different colors: Black, Blue, Grey, and Cream
- Made out of 100% polyester
- Washable surface
- Price includes 5,000 Stitches in one location
- Air drying is recommended to maintain the super plush feel
- Features water-resistant backing
- Made out of fleece
- Comes in two colors: Black and Blue
- Option to silkscreen or heat transfer your logo
- Spot treating for stains is recommended
- Most picnic blankets are not machine washable
- Available in four colors: Black, Navy, Royal, and Red
- Made out of polyester Fleece 220GSM (5% tolerance)
- Comes with nylon straps with a handle
- Machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle and tumble dry low
- Available in Black and Cream
- Comes in a gift box
- Made out of 360 gsm Polyester
- Machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle and let air dry
- Comes with an edge-to-edge full-color sublimated imprint
- Made with 300 GSM fleece
- Low minimum quantities and 15-day lead time
- Machine wash on a cold, gentle cycle and tumble dry low
Shop Bagmasters Custom Blankets Today
Personalized blankets are a top choice for almost any marketing campaign you have planned. With the right blanket care, you can feel confident your branding will always have a special place in your customer’s home. Whether it's a corporate gift or giveaway, custom blankets will be the snuggliest giveaway your customers ever receive.
When you choose to work with us for custom blankets, you can look forward to affordable prices, low minimum quantities, and quick turnaround times. All our custom blankets are also customized in our facility in Corona, California.
Shop our blanket collection today to get started.
How often should you wash a custom blanket?
Blankets should be washed every few weeks. If you use them more frequently, you may need to wash it more often.
Do custom blankets need to be air-dried?
Yes, most custom blankets need to be air-dried. This will help maintain the customization and keep your blanket intact. Depending on the material, you can put it into the dryer on tumble dry low.
Can I put my blanket in the washing machine?
Yes, minky, wool, and sherpa blankets can be put in the washing machine. However, you’ll want to air dry the blankets to maintain the integrity of the material.
Should blankets be washed alone?
Blankets should be placed in the washer and dryer alone to prevent fuzz from sticking to your other items.
