# What the heck happened to old school acrylic blankets? (aka, I'm neurotic) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 14, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697 "2011-03-14T20:47:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![alcaudle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@alcaudle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alcaudle)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2012, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/81 "2012-09-05T10:11:19Z")
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**Author:** ![Sid\_BOT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ab097/32.png) [@Sid\_BOT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sid_BOT)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2012, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/82 "2012-11-12T20:32:53Z")
OMG i can’t believe what i am reading here. i too love those blankets! And not only do i rub it between my fingers but my toes also! I found this thread looking to purchase another blanket as mine is really coming apart…but i still love it… and yes my boyfriend thinks im nuts but thats his problem. The one thats on my bed i’ve had for awhile…i think i got it in a WalMart in Florida some years ago. Its from the Martha Stewart everyday collection. Blue with satin trim. I went to her website and i don’t see it. I tried WalMarts website but i don’t see it there. I had no idea how difficult these are to get. Like the rest of you thought i could just run to a store and pick up another one. Guess thats not the case :smack: I guess im gonna have to get this one: [http://www.blair.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=8782](http://www.blair.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=8782) In blue of course! Right now its on sale and the shipping is free. Its more that i wanted to pay for @ 35 bucks, but its a small price to pay for a good nights sleep. Thank you to all who posted and i feel so much better knowing im not the only one out there! ---
**Author:** ![breeb561](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/958977/32.png) [@breeb561](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breeb561)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/83 "2012-12-02T02:44:08Z")
So my mother inlaw proceeds to tell me she really wants an acrylic woven blanket with trim but she can’t find them in the stores. So I was like sweet I know what I am getting her for Christmas, I can just go online and bam find one…or so I thought. A month later I am still obsessing and have not found one yet!! Anyone have current leads?🙂 ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/84 "2012-12-02T02:49:04Z")
Looks like that Blair one linked above still exists. ---
**Author:** ![breeb561](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/958977/32.png) [@breeb561](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breeb561)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/85 "2012-12-02T20:57:05Z")
The blair one is not woven, which is what she wants:( ---
**Author:** ![Talaysen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9f8e36/32.png) [@Talaysen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talaysen)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/86 "2012-12-18T18:27:32Z")
I know this is a fairly old thread, but I found a site that might appeal to the different people posting here. The blankets are crib/child sized, but it will at least give you a valid name for the material type you’re looking for. The materials are pictured, and the pictures show pretty fine details for the blankets. I’ve been looking for a ‘waffle weave’ style blanket (without trim), but all of the new waffle weave blankets that are available for “spa/hotel” environments aren’t the same pattern/thickness/material. Baby blankets seem to be the only ones that haven’t changed the way they are woven. Since this company makes custom blankets (with custom colors and custom trims), it’s plausible that you could order a blanket of any size from them, as a special order. [http://www.sew-adorable.com/createyourblanket.php](http://www.sew-adorable.com/createyourblanket.php) There’s also an e-bay shop that sells what they term ‘acrylic’ blankets with satin binding: > **[baby blanket morgan bright future thermal baby blanket satin binding for sale...](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=baby%20blanket%20morgan%20bright%20future%20thermal%20baby%20blanket%20satin%20binding)** > > Get the best deals for baby blanket morgan bright future thermal baby blanket satin binding at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! ^The ebay store sells second-hand/used blankets, made by a company called ‘Bright Future’. Jcp still sells ‘Bright Future’ thermal baby blankets, 30 x 40". [http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/gifts/for-baby/bedding-and-gifts/2-pk-thermal-baby-blankets/prod.jump?ppId=1a0465e](http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/gifts/for-baby/bedding-and-gifts/2-pk-thermal-baby-blankets/prod.jump?ppId=1a0465e) ---
**Author:** ![jetpuffed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e36b37/32.png) [@jetpuffed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jetpuffed)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/87 "2012-12-23T21:52:45Z")
So glad to see that there are other acrylic blanket addicts out there! I am 54 yrs old and can describe every acrylic blankie I have ever owned. My current one is so threadbare, I am afraid to wash it for fear it will dissolve in the washer. You can see through it, and it leaves little fluffies by the bed on the floor. Unfortunately, I cannot get a good night’s sleep without its softness against my skin. I also am searching for another (or several) woven acrylic blankets. I bought two from Blair, but they are NOT the same as the vintage woven blankets. They feel like ‘boiled wool’. They are not woven, and they are scratchy- not soft!. I appreciate the eBay source. Good luck to us all! ---
**Author:** ![Jackiethepeapod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@Jackiethepeapod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackiethepeapod)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2013, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/89 "2013-02-12T05:37:34Z")
There is one at ebay right now going for 50 dollars, and I got another good one that’s yellow. My husband thinks I’m crazy for hording them. If anyone else finds a stash please let us know! I search jcp once a month, I’ve emailed them but to no reply. You’d think living in a captalistic society, if there was a demand there would be a supply! Please email if you find a good source, I have people emailing me every day asking for help finding them. [Jackiethepeapod@gmail.com](mailto:Jackiethepeapod@gmail.com) ---
**Author:** ![Jackiethepeapod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@Jackiethepeapod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackiethepeapod)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2013, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/90 "2013-02-12T05:38:42Z")
The Blair one doesn’t work, it’s not bump and doesn’t give the texture under the woven part. I wonder if I should call Blair, they have clearly have the supplies to make the woven kind! ---
**Author:** ![Noodles\_Fellicini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e36b37/32.png) [@Noodles\_Fellicini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noodles_Fellicini)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/91 "2013-02-13T00:50:01Z")
So I’m in Target last week and I spy a blanket with a satin-type trim. I’m glad no one was with me so that I didn’t have to explain why I simply HAD to feel it to see if it would fit the needs of my blanket freak friends at SDMB. Alas, it was not up to standards, but I’m glad to see that I don’t have to worry about finding the thread if I do find a blanket. : - ) ---
**Author:** ![Toppy2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ed655f/32.png) [@Toppy2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toppy2)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/92 "2013-05-09T23:04:10Z")
I have been looking for several years for a new acrylic blanket like these … [http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/L10000254.jpg](http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/L10000254.jpg) … found some here … [Affordable Furniture Sets for Sale - The Frugal Room](http://www.furniturebrains.com/bedding/x0408.htm) … but can’t figure out how to order them. 😕 I ordered a twin size last year from England that was made in England and it’s ok but a bit smaller than expected and not as soft as it is scratchy, not really what I wanted at all and very expensive to boot. The ones I look for are so light weight and soft yet just right for perfect warmth year round, I have trouble sleeping using anything else, I guess because I have used the one I still have for some twenty plus years. If anyone finds a supply, please share. I’ll order a bunch! If I find them, I will come back and share where. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/93 "2013-05-10T01:56:31Z")
> [@Toppy2](#): > > I have been looking for several years for a new acrylic blanket like these … [http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/L10000254.jpg](http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/L10000254.jpg) … found some here … [http://www.furniturebrains.com/bedding/x0408.htm](http://www.furniturebrains.com/bedding/x0408.htm) … but can’t figure out how to order them. 😕 Overstock claims to have [Wamsutta Acrylic Thermal Blankets](http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Wamsutta-Acrylic-Thermal-Blanket-Full-White/1622619/product.html) in stock. I don’t think these are the same type of blanket that **jay-c** was looking for, though. ---
**Author:** ![Toppy2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ed655f/32.png) [@Toppy2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toppy2)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/94 "2013-05-10T03:04:29Z")
> [@Morgyn](#): > > Overstock claims to have [Wamsutta Acrylic Thermal Blankets](http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Wamsutta-Acrylic-Thermal-Blanket-Full-White/1622619/product.html) in stock. I don’t think these are the same type of blanket that **jay-c** was looking for, though. Maybe not but they are the ones I was looking for and I thank you for the link! But they are out of stock! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Phedre\_no\_Delaunay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/839c29/32.png) [@Phedre\_no\_Delaunay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phedre_no_Delaunay)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2013, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/95 "2013-05-10T03:10:48Z")
Amazon has electric blankets that are similar to what the OP was looking for, only they are (obviously) electric. I don’t know if they’ll suffice but here’s the link, just in case. [http://www.amazon.com/Biddeford-Automatic-Heated-Blanket-Controller/dp/B00BPWK1TW/ref=sr\_1\_76?s=bedbath&ie=UTF8&qid=1368155161&sr=1-76&keywords=acrylic+blanket](http://www.amazon.com/Biddeford-Automatic-Heated-Blanket-Controller/dp/B00BPWK1TW/ref=sr_1_76?s=bedbath&ie=UTF8&qid=1368155161&sr=1-76&keywords=acrylic+blanket) Also here are ones described as “micro fleece”. [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Fleece-Blanket-Satin-Binding/dp/B003GQEG3M/ref=sr_1_3?s=bedbath&ie=UTF8&qid=1368155484&sr=1-3&keywords=satin+edge+blanket) ---
**Author:** ![robocop3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@robocop3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robocop3)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/96 "2013-07-30T01:07:57Z")
I ordered the ones from Blair, They are awesome!! Thanks!!!🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rhubarbarin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eb9ed0/32.png) [@rhubarbarin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rhubarbarin)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/97 "2013-07-30T01:22:47Z")
This thread is so cute 🙂 these are the exact same blankets I used as a comfort object until I was 10 or 11 (I wore 3 or 4 to pieces, ended up carrying scraps of the satin edging around with me). It’s true you never see them anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Zulema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/db5fbb/32.png) [@Zulema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zulema)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/98 "2013-07-30T13:51:51Z")
I got a full size one at Goodwill; it’s peach colored but still better than nothing. I’ve been thinking of sewing some baby blankets together with some sort of flat stitch (so there’s no overlap) and binding the edges with satin from the fabric store. ---
**Author:** ![Jackiethepeapod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/47e85d/32.png) [@Jackiethepeapod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackiethepeapod)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2013, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/99 "2013-08-06T16:22:50Z")
I checked that link to overstock, these are the right blankets but they are out of stock ☹ . I’m still on a search to find the right ones. I will check the goodwills around me. If anyone finds any extras please email me at [Jackiethepeapod@gmail.com](mailto:Jackiethepeapod@gmail.com). ---
**Author:** ![Soylent\_Juicy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/100 "2013-08-14T14:15:29Z")
We’re cleaning out my grandmother’s house and I found what I think is the type of blanket you guys are talking about. [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=16570685&posted=1#post16570685](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=16570685&posted=1#post16570685) Let me know if anyone would like it - it’s a beige-y colour. I just need to wash it first and would be happy to mail it to someone - preferably in Canada so I’m not spending a ton on postage. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697/101 "2013-08-14T16:41:36Z")
How about [these ones?](http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-WAFFLE-WEAVE-THERMAL-BABY-BLANKET-W-SATIN-TRIM-PINK-YELLOW-BLUE-GREEN/140919213158?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D261%26meid%3D566082304818799621%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D1088%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D121155673403%26) Check out the story of the seller. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-happened-to-old-school-acrylic-blankets-aka-im-neurotic/574697.md?page=6)