Faux fur, fleece, wool — the three most popular throw materials each feel completely different, wash differently and suit different homes. If you are trying to decide which throw blanket to buy, here is an honest, side-by-side look so you end up with the right one.
Faux fur: the soft, indulgent one
Faux fur is all about that first touch — deep, plush and luxurious. It traps a lot of warmth for its weight and instantly makes a room feel more considered. The trade-off is that it is a styling-and-snuggle piece rather than a workhorse: it needs a gentle cold wash, drying flat, and a shake to revive the pile.
Best for: bedroom styling, a reading chair, anyone who wants maximum softness. Try our faux rabbit fur throw.
Fleece & sherpa: the easy everyday one
Fleece is the practical favourite — soft, lightweight, warm and genuinely low-maintenance. It shrugs off machine washing, dries fast and copes well with kids, pets and spills. Sherpa and "bubble" fleece add extra loft and texture for more warmth.
Best for: busy households, the family couch, everyday use. Our bubble cloud fleece blanket and Nordic lamb fleece throw are the go-tos.
Wool blend: the breathable classic
A wool blend brings timeless looks and excellent breathable warmth — it regulates temperature well, so you stay warm without overheating. It tends to be the most premium-feeling and the most durable over years of use, though it asks for gentler care (a wool cycle or dry clean).
Best for: a classic, longer-lasting layer for couch or bed. See our double-sided wool throw.
Quick comparison
- Softest underhand: faux fur
- Easiest to wash: fleece
- Most breathable: wool blend
- Best for kids & pets: fleece
- Most luxurious look: faux fur or wool blend
- Best value warmth: fleece
So, which should you choose?
If you want pure softness and a luxe look, go faux fur. If you want a warm, washable throw for daily family life, go fleece. If you want a breathable, classic piece that lasts, go wool blend. Many homes end up with one of each — a practical fleece for the couch and a faux fur or wool throw for styling the bed.
Browse the full range in our throws collection, or jump straight to our warmest options in Winter Warmers.
Frequently asked questions
Is faux fur or wool warmer?
Both are warm. Wool offers breathable, regulated warmth; faux fur traps heat in its dense pile and feels warmer to the touch. For the coldest rooms, a heavyweight wool blend or thick fleece is hard to beat.
Which throw is easiest to look after?
Fleece — it is machine washable, fast-drying and forgiving. Faux fur and wool need gentler care.
Are fleece throws good quality?
A good fleece throw is soft, warm and extremely practical. It is the best-value everyday option, which is why it is so popular for family living rooms.
How long does delivery take?
Our throws are made to order and arrive in around two to three weeks with tracking. Free NZ delivery on orders over $200.