Keepers Updated October 19, 2026
Military-Grade Wool Blanket, Queen

Is it worth it?

Military-Grade Wool Blanket, Queen

Faribault Mill

72Not yet

Skip it for now. It scores 72, well short of the 80 a Keeper needs. The weakest part is how hard it is to repair.

The catchOnly defects in material or workmanship are covered.

From the maker's own terms, read October 5, 2026.

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Where the 72 comes from

Warranty17/30

Faribault says it will repair or replace anything with a defect in material or workmanship, and it gives no time limit.

Build25/30

It is a wool blanket woven at Faribault's own mill in Faribault, Minnesota, the same mill that weaves blankets for the U.S. military.

Track record20/20

The mill has been running since 1865 and has woven blankets for the U.S. military since World War I.

Repairable10/20

Faribault offers to repair defective items, but it doesn't list paid mending or repair for wear and tear.

17 + 25 + 20 + 10 = 72

Image: faribaultmill.com

Numbers checked October 5, 2026. See the main source.

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  • Warranty, 30. What the company will actually fix or replace, read from their own policy.
  • Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
  • Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
  • Repairable, 20. Whether you can get it fixed instead of replacing it.

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