FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Woven wool blankets vs. non-woven wool blankets

What is a "loom woven" wool blanket?

The yarn from two directions are actually woven together.
Produces a very durable, warm and long lasting wool blanket that is suitable for machine washing and drying.
Recommended for facilities that will wash and dry woolen blankets on a regular basis.

What is a "needle-punch" or "non-woven" wool blanket?

Blended fibers of wool and synthetic are intertwined with thousands of needles above and below, producing a felt-like blanket material.
Produces a warm, limited-use wool blanket for disaster and emergency relief.
This inexpensive process allows for large quanties of wool blankets to be produced quickly and sold at a low cost to humanitarian organizations.
Not recommended for machine washing.

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Packaging and Shipping of Wool Blankets
Cartons: 12 wool blanket units per cardboard carton.
Carton size: 24"x 20"x 22

Bales: 25 wool blanket units, compressed, banded and packed in airtight & watertight heavy gauge vinyl.
Bale size: 33" x 20" x 20"

Container Size	Bales	Cartons
20' container	112	200
40' container	272	400

Container Size	Bales	Cartons
40' trailer	300	430
48' trailer	350	516
53' trailer	400	525

UPS:
Small wool blanket orders are shipped UPS Ground and charges are invoiced to the customer. UPS shipments over 150 lbs. qualify for the One-Hundred Weight reduced shipment rates.
Contact UPS

Truck:
Large wool blanket orders are shipped via common carrier. You may designate a trucking company for orders over 300 wool blankets, or our Traffic Dept will secure the least expensive rate, and add it to the invoice. For collect or 3rd party shipments, specify carrier and account number on your purchase order.

Ordering Wool Blankets

How Do I Order?

Fax your purchase orders to 401-769-0192 attn: Sales Dept. You will receive an order confirmation and shipping date via fax.
Mail your purchase orders to Northwest Woolen Mills, Attn: Sales 235 Singleton St. Woonsocket, RI 02895.
email your purchase orders to sales@northwestwoolen.com.

Ordering:
A confirmation will be sent via fax or email:
Paulette Butler
Northwest Woolen Mills
235 Singleton St. Woonsocket, RI 02895
800-848-9665 x 121 Fax: 401-769-0192

Payment Terms

Fax credit references to 401-769-0192 attn: Credit Dep't. Net 30 approval takes 4-5 business days.
Phone in your Visa/MC number to 800-848-9665 ext. 121. Your order will be shipped within 48 hours.