FAQs
Why are fire-retardant wool blankets the standard for high-security facilities?
Wool is naturally flame-resistant, making it one of the safest materials for correctional centers, mental health facilities, and disaster relief shelters. It provides essential warmth, regulates temperature efficiently, and can even retain heat if it becomes damp. Our heavy-duty wool blends are the ultimate standard-issue blanket for institutional housing where safety is the top priority.
What does "Snag-Free" mean for institutional thermal blankets?
Standard knitted blankets can easily catch on bed frames or be intentionally picked apart, leading to destroyed inventory and potential safety hazards. Our Snag-Free Thermal Blankets are engineered with a specialized, ultra-tight block weave that prevents threads from being pulled loose or unraveling. This dramatically extends the lifespan of the blanket in rough, high-turnover environments.
Are these blankets compliant with institutional fire safety codes?
Yes. Our fire-retardant wool blend blankets are designed to help your facility meet strict local, state, and federal fire safety and compliance codes for institutional housing. They provide reliable, inherent flame resistance without the need for temporary chemical treatments that wash out over time.
Can your correctional blankets withstand harsh commercial laundering?
Absolutely. Prisons and municipal shelters require bedding that survives constant, rigorous washing. Our wool blends, snag-free, and Thermaleno blankets are constructed to resist excessive shrinking, pilling, and fraying, ensuring they hold up beautifully through hundreds of high-heat industrial wash and extraction cycles.
What is the difference between Wool and Thermaleno blankets?
Wool blends are your heavy-duty, fire-retardant option for maximum warmth and security compliance. Thermaleno blankets, on the other hand, offer a lighter, highly breathable, and extremely cost-effective layer. Thermaleno is ideal for facilities in warmer climates or as a dependable, year-round base blanket for general population housing.
Do you offer pallet pricing for government and municipal contracts?
Yes. The Linen Factory specializes in direct B2B supply for government procurement. All our correctional blankets are sold in bulk case packs (e.g., cases of 15 or 24). We offer aggressive wholesale volume discounts, pallet pricing, and reliable nationwide freight shipping to support state penitentiaries, jails, and emergency relief programs.






