Moving Blankets

Whenever one is moving and requires moving blankets, it is important to determine what kind of moving blankets are best for your needs, as they come in two different types. Quilted moving blankets are typically used if you want to protect the exterior of a nice piece of furniture, and non quilted moving covers are more often used for more durable or metal furniture, and as the separation between sheets of glass. There are three further facts you should consider in regards to the nature of the fabric.

Both types come with a filler agent, which determines the weight and protection of the blanket. The most common type of filler is a recycled cotton, which is a naturally soft or “fluffy” material. The greater the filler count of the blanket, the more protection it will offer your belongings for your move. Take in consideration as well that the greater the weight, the more that the moving blanket will cost.

Secondly, the exterior of moving blankets comes in two types, which is woven or non woven. Non woven will be thin, such as a hospital scrub, where as woven will have more of a softness to it. Non-woven type of moving blankets are often made from polypropylene or polyester, and woven type moving blankets are most often made of cotton or a mixture of cotton and polyester.

Thirdly, you need to consider how you are going to transports your furniture or goods. If it is a residential move and you will be using an overhead truck, you might be able to get away with just using a few woven high filler count quilted moving blankets, where as if you are moving a large quantity of things with a pickup truck you might need an additional non-woven type moving blanket to go over each load. You should also take into consideration your method of strapping and securing your furniture, as some straps will tighten to a point that will damage your belongings without enough filler count or softness to the moving blanket.

In conclusion, moving blankets are a great way to protect your beloved furniture during a move, so that you may keep it for the years to come. They are easily folded and stored away in a closet or attic somewhere, and they don’t go bad, so it might be worth it to buy them instead of renting them every time you move.