The Ultimate Moving Blankets Guide
Published on 09/30/24
What Are Moving Blankets?
Did you know that Moving Blankets can make your move safer for valuable items that can often not always be replaced, but the moving blankets can also, provide an easier move? Let’s begin with how moving blankets make moving easy!
Moving Blankets, also known as Moving Pads, Furniture Pads, and Warehouse Pads, are similar to the blankets you use inside your house. The main difference between moving blankets and household blankets is that moving blankets are made from a heavy-duty polyester and cotton blend specifically designed to create multiple layers to protect sensitive surfaces from scratches during a move.
Moving blankets are sewn together with a “S” pattern stitching weave that helps to provide added durability and protection. Moving blankets were created to help protect sensitive surfaces during a move from scratches that could otherwise cause the need for repair or replacement.
Professional movers commonly move wooden or glass furniture consistently replacing damaged customer belongings or filing insurance claims for a replacement can quickly add up. Damaged furniture during a move can cause upset customers, loss of repeat business, negative reviews, and frustration.
Moving blankets can help turn a frustrating and stressful move into a stress-free move by knowing that expensive furniture will arrive at the next destination in the same condition it left in. Professional movers call moving blankets a cheaper insurance and are one of the major secrets of the professional moving industry. Whether you are a first-time mover or a professional making several moves or more per week moving blankets can help offer protection and peace of mind.
The Different Levels of Moving Blanket Protection
Moving blankets offer varying levels of protection depending on the number of layers and materials used. Often, we see competitors claiming they are selling heavy-duty moving blankets which are usually the same protection levels as our lightest-weight moving blanket that uses the least amount of materials.
The number one way to determine the amount of protection the moving blankets can offer is through the weight per dozen moving blankets as an industry standard. Before purchasing any moving blankets online you should always compare the weight per dozen to ensure you are still getting a good deal.
At Trucking Depot, we offer several different protection levels of moving blankets ranging from light-duty to heavy-duty depending on your moving application needs.
Lightweight Non-Woven Warehouse Pads
Non-woven warehouse pads are the lightest-duty moving blanket we sell here at Trucking Depot. These moving blankets weigh approximately 4.5 lbs to 5.5 lbs per moving blanket or 54 lbs to 64 lbs per dozen and can vary slightly from batch to batch.
This is the lightest weight moving blanket we would ever recommend a customer use based on 30 years of customer feedback. Moving blankets that weigh less than this threshold offers limited protection and sensitive surfaces may be at risk of becoming damaged.
This weight of moving blankets is commonly used for a limited number of moves such as a first-time move. Due to the limited fabric, they can only last for several moves on average and are not recommended for professionals. These moving blankets are named warehouse pads as they are also commonly used to place over products in warehouses to protect from dust, debris, and general grime while in storage.
One of the biggest advantages of using non-woven warehouse pads is the low price per blanket or dozen blankets. If you have any questions, need a quote, or are interested in our large-quantity discount pricing. You can reach our experts by calling today at 800-444-0956 or by using our Contact Us page at the top of the website if you prefer communications via email.
Standard Duty Van Pad Moving Blankets
Van Pads is our in-between level of moving blankets and offers great protection levels at a great price. These moving blankets weigh 6 to 7 lbs per moving blanket or approximately 78 to 87 lbs per dozen blankets. This level of moving blankets is used inside moving vans by professional movers.
Due to van pads being made with more material, they can offer more protection than our non-woven warehouse pads and offer longer-lasting durability for repetitive moves. These moving blankets are ideal for professional movers, dry vans, warehouses, furniture makers, or those who move more often.
If you have any questions, need a quote, or are interested in our large-quantity discount pricing call us today at 800-444-0956 or by using our Contact Us page at the top of the website if you prefer communications via email. We look forward to helping your sensitive surfaces stay safe during your next move.
Heavy Duty Furniture Pad Moving Blankets
Furniture Pads are our heaviest-duty moving blanket and weigh approximately 6.5 lbs to 7.5 lbs per blanket or approximately 83 to 93 lbs per dozen. These moving are made with the most layers of fabric and layers and offer the highest protection for sensitive furniture.
Due to these moving blankets having more layers of fabric and are stitched together using our “S” pattern stitching they also offer ultimate durability for a dozen or more moves. Furniture pad moving blankets are ideal for professionals, furniture manufacturers, body shops, or those transporting higher-end personal belongings such as antiques.
Furniture pads are made with the largest number of layers of fabric which helps to provide a barrier between objects that could cause scratches and your sensitive surfaces. Moving Blankets work great for wood, glass, and metal surfaces commonly found on body parts for automotive repair.
If you have any questions, need a quote, or are interested in the large quantity discounts you can reach us today by calling 800-444-0956 or using our Contact Us page at the top of the website if you prefer communications via email. We look forward to helping you find the ideal moving blankets for your next move.
How Many Moving Blankets Do I Need For A Move?
When deciding how many moving blankets you need for a move there are things you need to ask yourself. Will you be making multiple trips back and forth or a single trip to the new location? During the move will you use several lightweight moving blankets or a single heavy-duty moving blanket per piece of furniture?
Another major factor in deciding how many moving blankets you will need is based on the number of rooms inside of the apartment, condo, house, or business. In general, we’ve created this chart below that helps to give you a good idea of what to expect using standard strength and size moving blankets.
| Number of Bedrooms | Moving Blankets Needed |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | 12 Moving Blankets |
| 2 Bedrooms | 24 Moving Blankets |
| 3 Bedrooms | 36 Moving Blankets |
| 4 Bedrooms | 48 Moving Blankets |
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Frequently Asked Moving Blanket Questions
Are Moving Blankets Machine Washable?
We don’t recommend machine washing moving blankets because the stitching could deteriorate from heat and being tossed around in a washer/dryer. Dryers also pose a risk of shrinking the moving blankets and jeopardizing the fabric and inside materials.
If you are going to machine wash moving blankets you should only do so on heavier-duty blends that offer more durability. You should avoid using a dryer entirely and air dry them. If odor becomes an issue instead of machine washing you can use odor eliminators in a spray bottle or a can.
Are Cheap Moving Blankets Worth The Risk
Two things you should consider before purchasing cheaper and lesser-quality moving blankets. Firstly, make sure you purchase moving blankets from a reputable company. Moving blankets are often described as heavy-duty and sold below light-duty moving blankets from competitors you compare the weight per dozen to make sure you are comparing apples to apples.
Cheaper moving blankets can be ideal in a wide range of moving blankets as long as there are enough layers of materials per blanket to provide protection. Through our research and customer feedback, the lightest moving blankets you should ever purchase for protection applications are no less than our 54 lbs to 64 lbs per dozen blankets.
Depending on your application you may be able to get by several times using a lighter moving blanket. However, the risk of damaging surfaces increases as you remove materials and layers needed to protect sensitive surfaces. Ultimately, use your best judgment if your application requires a lighter weight or heavier weight moving blanket based on the personal belongings you are moving.
If you did purchase lighter-duty moving blankets and have several of them you could always layer them to get a similar result to get you out of a bind. If you have any questions, need a recommendation, or need a quote contact our experts by calling us at 800-444-0956 or using our Contact Us page at the top of the website if you prefer communications via email.