Woodsby Striped Cotton Throw - Multi

This printed cotton throw carries a pattern of wavy stripes that run its length, curving and narrowing like the grain in a plank of wood. It is multicoloured, with a tassel at each corner, and the reverse is left plain, which you notice wherever a corner is turned. At 160cm long and 130cm wide it is a generous lap and shoulder size: big enough to wrap one adult on the sofa, yet easy to fold over an arm when it is not in use. The fabric is a blend of 52% cotton, 24% polyester, 11% viscose and 13% other fibre, and the throw weighs 1.1KG.

Lay it along the seat or back of a sofa in the living room and the stripes give a plain upholstered piece some movement, with the tassels hanging loose over the edge. It works just as well across the foot of a bed, or folded at the end of a guest bed as an extra layer for a cool evening. The lively print suits a reading corner, a snug or a teenager's bedroom, and anyone who prefers a relaxed, pattern-led room to solid blocks of colour. Because the stripes run the full length, it looks good both draped loosely and folded flat.

The throw goes in the washing machine at 40 degrees, can be tumble dried on a low setting and takes a medium iron when the folds need pressing. Cotton is soft and breathable, and polyester is a fibre that helps a fabric keep its shape through repeated washing. The pattern is printed on one face, which is why the reverse stays plain and the throw still looks tidy if a corner falls the wrong way. For styling, echo one of its colours in a cushion or rug nearby and let the throw be the busiest pattern in the room; the styling props shown are not included.

What is the throw made of?

It is a blend of 52% cotton, 24% polyester, 11% viscose and 13% other fibre, with a printed wavy stripe pattern and a plain reverse.

How big is the throw?

It measures 160cm long and 130cm wide, a good size for wrapping one adult on the sofa or laying across the foot of a bed.

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 at a medium heat when the folds need pressing.

Does it have tassels?

Yes, there is a tassel at each corner, which gives the edges a finished look whether the throw is draped over a sofa or folded on a bed.

How heavy is it?

The throw weighs 1.1KG, so it has some substance as a lap blanket while staying easy to fold and store in a basket.

Is the pattern on both sides?

No. The wavy stripes are printed on one face and the reverse is plain, so arrange it with the printed side uppermost for the full effect.