Frello Striped Cotton Throw - Blue

Frello is a striped cotton throw woven in wide bands of blue, which alternate between a deeper and a lighter shade so the pattern reads clearly from across the room. It measures 160cm long and 130cm wide and weighs 1.1KG, a generous size for covering the seat of a sofa or wrapping around your shoulders, with enough body to drape softly. The cloth is a blend of 52% cotton, 24% polyester, 11% viscose and 13% other fibre, and both ends finish in a fringe of knotted tassels.

It is a living room throw first: fold it over the arm of a sofa, lay it across the back of an armchair, or keep it within reach for a cold evening with a book. The blue sits happily against warm upholstery such as rust or tan velvet, and just as well against charcoal grey, so it suits a colourful, mixed room as readily as a quieter one. It is long enough to tuck around your legs as you settle into the sofa, and it makes a thoughtful present for someone setting up a first home.

The cloth is woven in a dobby weave, which builds a small, repeating texture into the fabric, so the stripes sit on a fine, grainy surface you can see up close. Cotton brings softness, while polyester is a hard-wearing fibre that holds its shape. Care is straightforward: the throw goes in the washing machine at 40 degrees, can be tumble dried on a low setting, and takes a low iron for a smoother finish. For styling, drape it loosely off one end of the sofa rather than folding it into a neat rectangle, so the stripes fall in long, relaxed lines and the fringe hangs free.

What material is the throw?

It is a woven blend of 52% cotton, 24% polyester, 11% viscose and 13% other fibre, made in a dobby weave.

How big is the throw?

It measures 160cm long and 130cm wide, a size that drapes well over a sofa arm or the back of an armchair and covers your lap comfortably.

Can I put it in the washing machine?

Yes. It can be machine washed at 40 degrees, tumble dried on a low setting and ironed on low heat.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1.1KG, which gives it enough body to drape neatly over a sofa or armchair without feeling bulky.

How is the throw patterned?

Wide stripes in two shades of blue alternate across the throw, and the dobby weave gives the surface a fine texture you can feel.

Does it have a fringe?

Yes. Both ends finish in a fringe of knotted tassels, which hangs loose when the throw is draped over a sofa or chair.