Onkaparinga

It is a mix. The brand's Australian Collection of quilts, pillows, and underlays is proudly manufactured in Victoria, Australia, using Australian wool. These items carry the "Australian Made" logo. However, many of their textile products, such as their famous woven blankets, throws, and sheet sets, are designed in Australia but manufactured offshore (often in Europe or Asia) to meet demand and price points, as large-scale blanket weaving mills no longer exist in Australia.

Yes, but you must be careful. Modern Onkaparinga wool blankets are generally designed to be machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a specialized wool detergent. However, vintage Onkaparinga blankets (which many people still own and cherish) may not be treated for shrinkage and often require dry cleaning or very careful hand washing. Always check the care label on your specific item.

Onkaparinga categorizes blankets by their "GSM" (Grams per Square Meter) or weave density.

• Thermal/Cellular: These have an open weave (waffle-like) that traps air to keep you warm in winter but breathes in summer.
• Heavyweight Wool: The classic, dense "felted" feel. These are high GSM and designed purely for maximum insulation in cold winters.

Wool is a natural insulator that breathes. Unlike synthetic blankets that trap heat and cause sweating, Onkaparinga wool blankets regulate body temperature by wicking moisture away from the skin. This keeps you in the "thermal comfort zone" longer, preventing you from waking up too hot or too cold.

Onkaparinga has a strong heritage in nursery bedding. Their Baby Collection includes smaller cot-sized wool quilts, washable wool fleece underlays, and soft cotton cellular blankets. These are popular gifts because they are natural, breathable, and safe for regulating a baby's temperature.