Throws and blankets from Frette make the perfect addition to any bedroom or lounge area, bringing elegance and warmth to your space. While our blankets throws can be used as accessories, draped casually over furniture to create visual and textural interest, they are also completely functional, impeccably finished, and designed to last. In rich neutrals, embellished with woven, suede, fringed or silk borders, they are sophisticated and attractive. Our throws are made of the highest quality cashmere, linen, wool and silk that has been spun, woven and finished with fine Italian craftsmanship. These lovely warm blankets reveal a beauty that is more than surface-deep.
Our blankets coordinate beautifully with different bedding collections, reflecting the colours and/or patterns of our duvet covers and quilts. In addition, we offer a number of luxurious throws and blankets in sophisticated solids that harmonize with myriad different collections. Blankets and throws usually find their place on top of other bedding, acting as a warm extra layer during those cold nights, or draped elegantly across a cosy lounge chair. The best throw blanket is one that acts as a beautiful complement to your decor and wraps you in comforting warmth.
Read on for more on the differences in size, material, and weave that set blankets and throws apart from each other—and why they’re perfect for specific times of the year.
Some people prefer the thinner and more drape-y feel of a blanket to the loft of a down comforter. Blankets can be folded up and placed at the foot of the bed, ready for you to draw them over you as needed during the night. Throws are smaller and you can wrap them around you like a shawl and wear them even after you leave your bed. Both blankets and throws come in a fantastic range of colors, patterns, and materials—so they’re easy ways to add decorative swagger as well.
Throws… come in a great many sizes, so you can tailor the size to the function. Most aren’t designed to cover the whole bed—because then they’d be blankets! Instead, they’re more for wrapping around your shoulders while reading or giving your cold feet an extra layer of warmth.
Blankets… come in sizes designed to pair with the dimensions of a typical mattress. Make sure, however, there will be enough drape on all sides to extend below and cover the mattress itself, and even a bit more if you intend to tuck it in.
A natural fiber that’s soft, comfy, and breathable.
Why we love it: Plush and gentle to the touch, cotton gets softer with each wash. Plus it’s very easy to care for—just toss in the washer and dryer.
Best for: Summertime and warmer climates. It’s especially good for beach houses.
The term for fibers from the fleece of lambs, sheep, goats, and the like.
Why we love it: Wool is both warm and breathable, making it highly versatile. Some wools are even machine washable.
Best for: Chilly nights and cooler temps, especially during fall. It’s perfect for country cabins.
Made from the fine and soft wool of a goat, it has a cushy and luxurious feel.
Why we love it: Though lightweight, it keeps you superbly warm. It also takes color beautifully Just be sure to dry-clean.
Best for: Wintertime and cold nights by the fire. It’s also perfect for a throw that you can pack and carry on the go.
A fiber made from the flax plant.
Why we love it: It’s excellent at wicking away moisture and not trapping heat.
Best for: The height of summer and warmer climates. Fair warning: It wrinkles easily but gets softer with every wash.
This gorgeous wool is (surprise) made from the fleece of long-haired alpacas.
Why we love it: It’s heavenly soft and silky, relatively lightweight, and especially effective at keeping you toasty; requires dry-cleaning.
Best for: Chilly evenings and colder months; keep one (or several!) in a mountain cabin, or pack one for a handy wrap.