Our organic wool blankets are made in the USA from 100% certified organic merino wool, a plush, luxurious wool that keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Product Features: Made without harsh chemicals and are free from all moth-proofing or other treatments. Organic wool is naturally resistant to dust mites, molds, mildews and odors. Blankets are an all-season weight to provide the ultimate in sleeping comfort. Especially useful in the moist marine environment since wool will continue to hold heat even when wet. Very soft and absorbant blankets! Available in several sizes. Please choose the blanket you need from the drop down menu above the product description. Specifications: Product Type: Organic O-Wool Blanket - Size: Throw - Color: Natural - Dimensions: 45" x 60" (114.3 cm x 152.4 cm) - Model # OC-2103-PW - Price: $129.99 Product Type: Organic O-Wool Blanket - Size: Twin - Color: Natural - Dimensions: 72" x 90" (182.9 cm x 228.6 cm) - Model # OC-2104-PW - Price: $229.99 + FREE SHIPPING Product Type: Organic O-Wool Blanket - Size: Full/Queen - Color: Natural - Dimensions: 90" x 90" (228.6 cm x 228.6 cm) - Model # OC-2105-PW - Price: $279.99 + FREE SHIPPING Product Type: Organic O-Wool Blanket - Size: King - Color: Natural - Dimensions: 106" x 90" (269.2 cm x 228.6 cm) - Model # OC-2106-PW - Price: $329.99 + FREE SHIPPING Made in the USA. Combine this purchase with other items in our store for discounted shipping. Care - O-Wool blankets should be hand washed or machine washed in cold water on a delicate cycle. Lay flat or line dry. Please allow for about 5% normal shrinkage. As with any wool product, these blankets should not be put in the dryer. In 2004, after the birth of her son, a young mother soon realized that the love she had for her son was too great to create a daily leave of absence from her home to the local hospital where she worked in the CCU. She had a vision of creating an organic diapering line that would promote "the health of our future."™ One problem arose, -- she didn't know how to sew! She enlisted the expertise of her mother and quickly they were off sewing side by side. As the business grew, she found more women interested in sewing the products from their homes. So, she cut the fabrics and delivered the cut pieces to the local women. Upon completion, the products were inspected for quality and shipped to eager new moms. The product line has diversified upon customer requests through the years, and the Organic Caboose® line continues to grow and evolve. Organic Caboose today upholds the legacy of the highest quality organic and eco-friendly products for baby and parents. All Organic Caboose products are now manufactured in a local State of the Art facility creating employment for American families. Organic Caboose believes in supporting each other locally. "Supporting one another creates a domino effect that can resound around the world. It's difficult to help others if we aren't well enough to help ourselves." Our Products Organic Caboose® brand is committed to premium organic, all-natural and eco-friendly products for the Natural Family. We strive to attain the highest quality in workmanship and customer service. Wherever possible we offer products which support local artisans and communities. All Organic Caboose® products are 100% sewn in the USA. A few complementary products are imported. All Organic Caboose products are cruelty-free. We do not test our products on animals. Organic Caboose respects the world in which we live. Organic living helps to protect and sustain our world by protecting our drinking water, our health, wildlife, sea life and plant life. We desire to surpass all standards and achieve a safer, healthier future through organic living. Organic is the soft and pure choice for every family, naturally. For those of you who want to know more about the organic difference read on. How Organic Livestock Production Differs from Conventional Organic livestock production starts from the ground up. In order for animals and the fiber they produce to be certified organic, farmers and ranchers must commit to not using any chemical inputs such as fertilizers on their fields and feed crops, chemical based insecticides, and medicines which have become all to commonly relied upon in agriculture today. Several universal requirements in organic livestock production are: Livestock must be fed 100% organically grown feed (grains) and forage (pastures) Use of synthetic hormones, vaccinations, and genetic engineering is prohibited Use of synthetic pesticides (internal, external, and on pastures) is prohibited Producers must encourage livestock health through good cultural and management practices. Organic livestock production enables the farmer to control parasites, lice, and flies without chemicals. Allowed techniques include clean pasture management, good nutrition, vaccination, and the isolation of sick animals. The nutritional and behavioral effects of controlled organic grazing minimize stress on animals and keep immune systems functioning at a higher level. Only by the following practices such as these, and having it be verified by a third party certification agency will the fiber produced be labeled organic. Additionally, in order to ensure that the production of livestock is sustainable, growers in certified organic systems are required to abide by established stocking ratios so as not diminish the ability of the land to naturally regenerate and sustain itself. There are two key distinctions in organic livestock management. First is the elimination of "dipping," a method of controlling external parasites in which sheep are submerged in pools containing organophosphate-based paraciticides. Studies have indicated that prolonged exposure to sheep dip pesticides cause changes in the nervous system of humans. (Think what these chemicals do to the sheep!) Moreover, disposal and "runoff" of dips can contaminate ground water supplies. Secondly, in order to maintain their certification organic livestock producers can not exceed the natural carrying capacity of the land, thus preventing the devastating effects of overgrazing. If the prices of wool go down, farmers cannot simply compensate by increasing their production per unit of land. Instead they receive a premium for their organic product. Farming and business practices such as these that ensure both the viability of a producer's operation and the ongoing productivity of their land. These practices must be verified by a recognized, third-party certification agency. Product Reviews for Organic Caboose Organic Wool Blankets
|