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It is not rare to get your valuable furnitures damaged in transit during big moves.  Everything– including your antiques, heirlooms, appliances, and other huge belongings– are at risk for dents and scratches especially while they are in the back of a hauling truck.  An easy way has been discovered, however, on how to surpass this common problem among movers.  The solution comes in the form of what is known as Moving Blankets.

A moving blanket is a padding that serves as a cushion if wrapped around your belongings during hauling and transfers.  The thick cotton padding of the blanket absorbs the impact of minor frictions and bumps; thus, assuring you that your expensive furnitures are protected and secured from small damage and dents.  Being made out of woven and quilted synthetic fabrics such as polyester, these specially made blankets are known for their durability and endurance.  Another variation of a moving blanket is the cotton-padded non-quilted type.  These two kinds of moving blankets are interchangeable.  However, since their durability differs, it is best to use the quilted kind on bigger and more fragile furnitures, while the non-quilted type on smaller appliances.  In addition, quilted moving blankets may be used over and over again without the risk of their durability wearing thin.  Thus, it is quite understandable why quilted moving blankets cost more compared to the non-quilted kind.

Moving blankets may come in several names in the hauling business.  Van pads, moving pads, and furniture blankets are just some of them.  No matter how many you may know them, three simple and basic things should be taken into consideration when buying them.  One is their weight.  Heavier and thicker moving blankets are expected to endure heavy duty abuse without compromising the protection it is giving to your belongings. Second is the type.  Woven fabric lasts longer due to its durability.  Thus, if you plan on moving a lot, buy the woven or quilted kind of moving blankets.  Third and last, is the binding of the blanket itself.  The binding is the fabric around the blanket’s outer edge that holds the entire thing together.  The quality of the binding determines how long you will be able to continue on using a blanket.

With these in mind, it is quite easy to understand that using moving blankets is a science in itself.  It is easy to understand, and is a huge help in protecting your hard-earned belongings.