SOLARONKing Solid Black Mink Blanket

Couverture chaude et épaisse, très douce, convient pour 2 lit simple collé en largeurBelle qualité de matériel, je la recommande vivement. Livraison rapide.

I feel it's necessary to give some explanation as to who I am so you, gentle reader, can see how credible I am. Also because more people should be introduced to Korean mink blankets before they disappear completely. These blankets are so unknown, Wikipedia doesn't even have an article about them, for crying out loud.I was born into a military family and, a month or two after my birth, I was taken from The States to Korea, where I spent the first few years of my life. While I was there, I developed a love for a few things that have lasted my whole life. Things such as good kimchi, dried squid, shrimp chips, seaweed rolls, and finally, high quality Korean mink blankets. At the time, these types of blankets were all over the place, so it wasn't hard to get your hands on one. But in the last 30 years, most of the companies that made them went out of business.Since then, the market has been flooded with cheap, very low quality Chinese knockoff blankets, that typically have "Korean mink STYLE" in the name, with a strong emphasis on "style". They're not very thick or warm, and feel a bit like rolling yourself up in a fuzzy carpet. They're not bad as a summer blanket, but what light weight blanket isn't? If newcomers thought those low quality blankets were representative of real Korean mink blankets, then the fate of these blankets are sealed.Incidentally, how can you tell the difference between the good and bad just from looking? Well if you're ever confused about whether or not the blanket in question is high quality, there are other signs to look for, bar "style" being in the name. Most high quality blankets are a bit lacking in their designs. If it has an NFL design on it, it's not a high quality Korean mink blanket. The same would apply if it has a design of dinosaurs, skulls, Native Americans, hearts, Betty Boop, Dr Who, or pretty much anything trendy on it. There are still high quality blankets with tasteful designs, and low quality "Korean mink STYLE" blankets with simple or ugly designs, but that's a good rule of thumb. But back to the history lecture.There are pretty much only about 5 companies left standing that still make high quality Korean mink blankets, Solaron being proclaimed by the community as one of them. So naturally, I was very nervous about my purchase because the overall quality of these blankets have dropped so dramatically in the last 30 years, and I wasn't sure what people considered "high quality" anymore. It's a standard that has gone so far downhill, I would laugh if it wasn't so tragically depressing.But I remained cautiously optimistic as I opened the package and pulled out the roughly 15 pound blanket. So far, the weight seemed right. I neatly unfolded it on the floor and fiercely scrutinized its every tiny detail. The label and edges were different than the 20-30+ year old blankets I was used to, but that may not be a bad sign. I lifted it up in my arms, bouncing it up and down, to get a feel for it. It was certainly a good blanket, but... was it high quality? I decided the time had come to administer the most important test of all. I loosely wrapped it around my upper body, just below my arms, letting the rest of the blanket lay on the floor. Then I tried to hula dance out of it. After 3 to 5 minutes of pelvic gyrations, the blanket stayed loosely resting at arm's height! I pushed a side of the blanket down, just far enough to step out, and watched. The thick blanket remained standing on its own! Unsupported, hollowed on the inside, appearing not unlike a child's 4 foot tall majestic volcano science project, it stood tall and proud! This blanket had passed the test! It was indeed high quality!If you've never owned a real Korean mink blanket then surely that all must sound silly. So let me clarify what makes those characteristics so important. A good Korean mink blanket must be thick, so thick it will stand 3 or so feet high on its own. So thick you could cover your head in a fully lit room and no light would shine through. This thickness helps hold heat in. The "fur" must be thick as well, so it can trap more heat in between its fibers and better conserve your body heat. It must be heavy, as more weight implies more fabric and "fur", which is more area for your body heat to get trapped. Most importantly, a good Korean mink blanket will not only keep you warm in 40-50 degree weather, but it will make you sweat.And that's what this blanket does. No matter how cold it gets, I can always wrap myself up in this and stay warm all night. But it's more than that. Its soft, thick nature makes you feel safe and secure. It makes you feel as though all of the troubles you face everyday in a cold and uncaring world are vastly outweighed and even meaningless, so long as you have the safety and comfort of this soft blanket to escape into. I'm not ashamed to say it. We all need a place to hide. A place that reminds us we're still human. A place that tells us we all still share a need for warmth and comfort. You see, it's those places where a glimmer of hope still shines for humanity. Whether it's for the person who decides if you get to keep your job, the person who decides who will be hurt in a budget cut, or the person with their finger hovering over the nuclear missile launch button, hope for the future will always exist as long as those people have something warm and fuzzy to remind them every night, 'maybe there is a better way'. I believe if everybody on the planet had one of these blankets, the world would be a nicer place to live in.That is why I will always use these blankets, and encourage others to do the same. Not just because they're warm and soft, but also because they represent optimism, quality, history, and even the pride Solaron has taken in their work. These are the blankets my 1 year old daughter sleeps in and plays in, giggling as she rolls around in between the folds. I hope these blankets will still exist when she grows up so I can give her another when she moves out. I hope I will be able to give them to her children. I hope her children's children will get to experience them. These are the blankets I want on my deathbed. Surely some who read this will laugh, but I don't want to imagine a world without these blankets. So to Solaron and the other companies who are still making real Korean mink blankets, I salute you. Don't stop making these high quality blankets, because one of them just might help save the world.

Very comfy blanket. Soft, plush & warm. Not too heavy but thick enough to keep you warm. Have seen these blankets for much less but come with pictures or designs. Solid black is obviously popular, so cost more. Will buy another when price drops or during warm weather when not in demand.

I love it!!!!!

By far the best blanket I have ever purchased. Definitely worth the price. Extremely comfortable and so soft. We live in our RV fulltime so it has made those cold nights a lot warmer. We are very happy with this purchase. Would definitely suggest it to any one who gets cold easy. Its very heavy very durable.