ChappyWrap

Snug as a bug

Today’s Grommet comes with a warning: One snuggle and you’ll be hooked. This all-purpose woven blanket will quickly become the one everyone in the family grabs, whether you’re tailgating, watching the sun set on a crisp autumn night, or just curling up on the couch.

That was the goal of Beth Haller LaSala, who had fond memories of her own go-everywhere blanket and enlisted the help of Monica Shelton Reusch to create a timeless replacement, called ChappyWrap. The two Martha’s Vineyard friends found a manufacturer in Germany with a special Jacquard loom. Their designs are woven into the material – not printed on the fabric -- and the colors are reversed on the other side of the blanket. After each blanket comes off the loom, it goes through a series of napping machines (at least 10 times, Monica says) that fluff up and shear down the surface until the perfect texture is achieved. The result is luxuriously cozy yet durable enough for indoor and outdoor use.

ChappyWrap styles are vibrant and fun. You can choose from sophisticated nautical patterns, sports themes and upbeat prints. Be careful though, you’ll want to take yours everywhere you go.

-- Julie

• 60% Cotton, 33% Acrylic, 7% Polyester
• Dimensions: 60" x 80"
• Designs are Jaquard Woven into blanket
• Machine wash & dry; won't shrink or pill
• Made in Germany