What does thread count mean, and why doesn’t it matter? While thread count is often used to describe quality, it’s just a measure of how many threads are in one square inch of fabric. Both the vertical threads and horizontal threads of the fabric are counted up to determine the thread count. The thinking goes: […]
Does a sustainable lifestyle feel exclusive or out of reach? Here’s why “Organic for All” is the driving force behind Blanketgear—and how we strive to make our eco-minded products available for everyone. ALL FOR: Health For Blanketgear, protecting the earth and the people on it is not a business model. It’s an obligation. We hold […]
Solar energy is heat and radiant light from the Sun that can be harnessed with technologies such as solar power (which is used to generate electricity) and solar thermal energy (which is used for applications such as water heating). As a renewable and clean energy resource, solar can be used as a replacement for fossil fuels, producing […]
How Does it Work? As a source of energy, green energy often comes from renewable energy technologies such as solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, biomass and hydroelectric power. Each of these technologies works in different ways, whether that is by taking power from the sun, as with solar panels, or using wind turbines or the […]
What Does Clean Energy Mean? Clean energy is energy gained from sources that do not release air pollutants, while green energy is energy derived from natural sources. There is a subtle difference between these two energy types even though they are often spoken of as being the same. Renewable energy is power generated from sources that are […]
What does it Mean? Sustainability is the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future. The United Nations defined sustainable development in the Brundtland Report as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It assumes that resources are […]
Our homes are where we let down our hair, rest our heads, refresh our souls, and feed our bodies. It’s also the place where we’re the most vulnerable. A home should be a sanctuary from the toxins of the outside world, both literally and figuratively. Here are six tips from environmental health advisor, Gay Browne’s new […]
Oh hemp, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways! Our new Hemp Towel Collection uses a custom composition of 9% hemp blended with 91% organic cotton, making our towels lightweight and soft to the touch, but also exceptionally durable. Why? Because hemp is an anti-microbial material derived from the stem of the […]
We may be biased, but there’s a certain “je ne sais quoi” to layering a bed like a pro and we think we’ve got it. Beyond the sheets and duvet (organic, naturally!), it’s all about having a keen eye for flair and subtlety—but also knowing your purpose: Are you making the bed for a “look,” […]
