NSN-Listed Blankets Explained: How to Order by Stock Number

Short answer: A National Stock Number (NSN) is the 13-digit number the federal supply system uses to identify one specific item. Bed blankets fall under Federal Supply Class 7210, Household Furnishings, so blanket NSNs start with 7210. If your requisition, property book or old purchase order lists an NSN, you can send that number to a supplier and ask for a matching item. Paradise Pillow supplies NSN-listed blankets, including wool blend and thermal blankets. Send us your NSN and we’ll match it with a quote, a lead time and a sample on request.

This guide explains how NSNs are built, where buyers find them, how to quote against one and how wool blend and thermal blankets differ in general terms. If you’re shopping for a wool blanket NSN, the steps below are the same.

What is an NSN?

An NSN is the identifying number assigned to an item of supply. Under federal property rules (41 CFR 101-30.101-3) and DLA’s own explainer (DLA: National Stock Number), it has two parts:

1. The Federal Supply Classification (FSC) code: The first four digits. It groups similar items into a class. The first two digits are the Federal Supply Group.
2. The National Item Identification Number (NIIN): The last nine digits. The first two show which country’s cataloging office assigned the number (00 and 01 are used for the United States), and the last seven make the item unique.

It’s written as four digits, two digits, three digits and four digits, separated by dashes. When someone says “the blanket NSN,” they usually mean all 13 digits together.

What Federal Supply Class 7210 covers

FSC 7210 is Household Furnishings. The class includes sheets, pillows, blankets and other bedding, plus items such as towels, tablecloths and mattresses. It leaves out floor coverings, curtains and draperies. That’s why bed blankets, pillowcases, bed sheets and mattress covers all share the same first four digits.

The class tells you the category. It doesn’t tell you the item. Two blankets in FSC 7210 can be quite different, so always work from the full 13-digit number and its item description, not the class alone.

Where buyers find a blanket’s NSN

Most buyers don’t look up an NSN from scratch. It’s usually already in their paperwork:

• An old requisition or purchase order for the same item;
• A property book or inventory system that tracks items by stock number;
• A requirement from a higher office that names the NSN;
• The label or packaging on blankets already in stock.

If you only have a description, DLA’s public Federal Supply Classification and FLIS search tools can help you find the class and look up item records. When in doubt, ask your supply office which NSN they want you to order against.

How to order a blanket by NSN

Ordering by stock number is simple once you know what to send:

1. Send the full NSN and the item name

Give the supplier all 13 digits and the item name from your paperwork, such as “blanket, bed.” If you have the item description from the catalog record, include it.

2. Add quantity, delivery point and need-by date

A quote is only useful if it fits your schedule. Tell us how many you need, where they ship and when they need to arrive.

3. Ask what the supplier is matching

A good supplier tells you plainly whether they’re offering the NSN-listed item itself or a commercial equivalent, and how it compares to the description. Get that in writing on the quote so your records are clear.

4. Request a sample if the item is new to you

Samples are available on request; sample fees and shipping may apply. A sample lets your team check feel, color and size before a larger order.

5. Choose how to pay and order

Card holders can pay with the Government Purchase Card on direct orders. Schedule buyers can order through GSA Advantage under GSA MAS 47QSMS26D002G (SIN 314120). For repeat buys, a blanket purchase agreement may make sense. Our guides on buying bedding with a government purchase card and how to buy bedding through GSA cover each route.

Wool blend vs thermal blankets: a general comparison

Many NSN-listed bed blankets are either wool blend or thermal weave. Here’s how they compare in general terms. Your item description is what decides the exact product.

For barracks and long-term housing, wool blend blankets are a common choice. For lodging and milder climates, thermal blankets are often used on their own or as a layer. Shelters and emergency stock often keep both. See our wool blend blanket page and blankets collection for the categories we carry.

Common mistakes when ordering by NSN

1. Sending only the first four digits. FSC 7210 covers a wide range of household furnishings. Send the full 13-digit number.
2. Assuming every 7210 blanket is the same. Two blankets in the same class can differ in size, weight and fiber. Work from the item description.
3. Not asking what’s being offered. Ask whether the quote is for the NSN-listed item or a commercial equivalent, and keep the answer on file.
4. Skipping the lead time. Small orders typically ship 3–5 days after receipt of order (ARO) and medium orders 7–14 days ARO. Larger custom orders take longer.
5. Forgetting domestic-sourcing rules. If Department of Defense funds are involved, the Berry Amendment may apply. We offer Berry-compliant products; ask which items qualify. See our Berry Amendment bedding guide.

What Paradise Pillow supplies

We’re Paradise Pillow, Inc., doing business as The Linen Factory, a bedding manufacturer in Philadelphia. Government buyers commonly order:

• NSN-listed blankets, including wool blend and thermal blankets;
• Sheets and pillowcases;
• Sleeping pillows;
• Comforters and mattress protectors;
• Twin XL and full bed-in-a-bag kits;
• Nylon mesh and closed-weave nylon laundry bags.

See our wholesale government and institutional bedding collection and our GSA contract page. We accept the Government Purchase Card on direct orders.

Frequently asked questions

Do you supply NSN-listed blankets? Yes. We supply NSN-listed blankets, including wool blend and thermal blankets. Send us your NSN and we’ll match it.

What does FSC 7210 mean on a blanket NSN? It’s the Federal Supply Class for household furnishings, which includes sheets, pillows, blankets and other bedding. It’s the first four digits of the NSN.

Can I pay with a government purchase card? Yes. We accept the GPC on direct orders, and you can also order through GSA Advantage under contract 47QSMS26D002G.

Can you match an NSN I don’t see on your website? Send it anyway. We’ll tell you whether we can match it and confirm what we’re offering on the quote.

How fast can you ship? Small orders typically ship 3–5 days ARO and medium orders 7–14 days ARO. Larger custom orders take longer, and the date goes on your quote.

Related guides

• Can You Buy Bedding With a Government Purchase Card? A Quick Guide
• How to Buy Bedding Through GSA: A Practical Guide for Federal Buyers
• What a Shelter Needs Per Cot: Stocking Emergency Bedding Before You Need It
• Berry Amendment Bedding: A Buyer’s Compliance Guide

Send us your NSN

Email or call with your NSN, item name, quantity, delivery point and need-by date. Quotes typically take 24–48 hours. Minimum order quantity varies by product.

Request a government quote · Call (215) 225-8700 (press 1 for sales) · Email sales@paradisepillow.com · GSA MAS 47QSMS26D002G, SIN 314120 · GPC accepted

This article is general purchasing information. Item descriptions in the federal catalog govern what each NSN covers. NSN structure checked against eCFR and DLA on Oct 22, 2026.