Nov 10, 2024 · Like goon mentioned they are comparable to the HBC blankets but there are subtle differences like dyes and blends of wool used to make the blanket. Witney Point …

Feb 7, 2022 · Hoping someone (@Red Ochre ) might be able to help out with this. You'd think there would be an online encyclopedia to look through for this stuff by now. :33: I'm trying to …

Sep 27, 2020 · A 4 Point Pendleton will compare to a thin 3.5 Point HBC. Wool grades are also better with the English made Point blankets. Some of the antiques feel almost like cashmere. I …

Jun 22, 2015 · Yes. Hbc point blankets are made of 100% wool and are pre-shrunk as part of the manufacturing process. So you can hand wash your blanket in a gentle detergent like Zero or …

Jan 29, 2021 · Winter camping with wool blankets can be done, especially by the fire under lean to shelter. You need a lot of dry hardwood, create a lot of embers, put long logs onto it and …

Feb 1, 2014 · Griz, the whole point of owning a HBC brand blanket is to have a connection in your hand going back to the fur traders. Granted, the best most of us can hope for is a vintage HBC …

Mar 19, 2012 · They are about the same weight as the Italian surplus, but the wool in the HBC/Whitney is a finer wool, so they are much softer and have more loft. When folded the …

Feb 19, 2021 · The 100 0/0 wool is the best choice despite the extra cost for the higher quality. The recycled wool/cotton blanket may be quite adequate for home use but the cotton content …

Nov 21, 2023 · Also note that it is an Early's Witney Point Blanket rather than a Hudson Bay Company blanket. In the used market, HBC blankets go for a substantial premium, even when …

Jan 26, 2024 · So, I am trying to figure out the specs for a "fur trade authentic" blanket that one of the artisans could create. It doesn't have to be an HBC replica, as long as it is documentable …