How to Choose an Egyptian Cotton Fleece Blanket

An Egyptian cotton fleece blanket is a blanket you'll want to cozy up to. Considered to be one of the finest cottons in the world, Egyptian cotton is made from extra-long fibers that make it soft, shiny and absorbent. Keep your current decor style in mind when purchasing your blanket to avoid selecting a pattern that will conflict with the rest of your bedding and furniture. You'll also need to decide if you want a simple throw to cuddle on the couch under or a full-size blanket for your bed. However, once you have figured out the details, all you have to do is purchase it!

Paint color swatches to match your bedding and home decor colors

Instructions

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  Decide if you want to use the blanket on your bed, in a guest room or simply as a throw.
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  Visit your local hardware store and obtain color swatches from the paint section that reflect your home's decor. If the blanket will be used on a bed, pick out swatch colors that match that bedding as well. If it will be used as a throw, get swatch colors that match the decor in that room. For best results, take home a selection of color swatches to determine which ones best match the bedding or decor.
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  Visit a home goods store that carries Egyptian cotton blankets (you may want to call in advance to ask if they have them in stock) and bring the chosen color swatches.
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  Examine the various blankets available to determine if you prefer a patterned blanket or single-color blanket. Keep in mind any existing patterns in your room while making your selection.
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  Feel each of the blankets to determine their softness and how comfortable their textures are against your skin.
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  Choose the three blankets you like the best in the size and pattern or color(s) you prefer.
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  Place the chosen blankets next to each other and pull out your color swatches.
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  Determine which blanket best matches the color swatches.
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  Purchase the blanket. Confirm that it is the size and look you wanted once you have it in your home. If so, wash it and cuddle up!

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