Caring For Your Photo Throws

Photo throws are one of the most prized and enduring types of gifts you can get for someone. Still, like any other blanket, your photo throw is going to get used and dirty over time. There are specific things that you can do, however, to make sure that you properly care for your photo throws.

Choose the right manufacturer

Not every company that makes photo throws is the same. You need to make sure that your photo throw is made by the right company if you expect it to last. Specifically, you want a company that uses quality materials, uses expert designers, and stands by their products.

Photo throws that are made from cotton will hold up the best. While there are photo throws that can be made from poly-cotton blend, or from rayon, 100% cotton photo throws are going to last much longer than the other types. They will be more expensive, to be sure. However, when it comes to this type of product, you really do get what you pay for. Don’t settle for photo throws that don’t use quality materials.

You should also choose photo throws made by expert designers. The fact of the matter is that many of the companies that produce photo throws and other personalized blankets and gifts use a fully-automated process. They allow a computer to choose the colors for your photo throw and this often winds up with an image that is less than vibrant. Choose a company whose designers are involved in the color choosing process.

Finally, you want a company that stands by their products. Choose a company that comes highly recommended by others. Look for a company that’s willing to work with you during the production process to find out exactly what kind of a look you’re going for.

Clean your photo throws carefully

A photo throw can be washed in a regular washing machine. You will want to make sure and use cold water, and use your washer’s gentle cycle. Avoid any kind of bleach, including color-safe bleach, when you wash your photo throws.

How you dry your photo throw is important, as well. When you dry your photo throws, make sure to use the tumble dry low heat setting on your dryer. Don’t ever use a higher heat, and avoid using chemical fabric softeners, as well.

Minimize wear and tear

The more you use your photo throw, the more often you’re going to have to wash it. That’s OK, because your photo throw was meant to be used. Just take extra caution when using it. If you take it to a football game to keep warm in the stands, for example, make sure that it doesn’t fall in the mud. Avoid drinking beverages around your photo throw, so as to avoid stains from spills.
Your photo throw should last you a very long time. By choosing the right manufacturer and then taking extra care of your photo blanket once you’ve got it, it will long be a treasured possession, and forever preserve a special memory.