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How does the denier rating affect blanket durability?

December 6, 2009 · 1 Comment

Denier is a term that you see associated with blankets.

You’ll notice that turnout blankets, especially the more expensive ones, generally have a higher denier rating (such as 1200) while less expensive blankets might have a denier rating of 600.

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  • Michelle // December 7, 2009 at 7:39 am | Reply

    Very true…I bought a lower denier fly sheet this past summer and there was a HUGE difference in quality. It’s definitely worth the extra cash to get a higher denier fabric – especially if your horse is hard on things or uses them frequently.

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