Quilted Moving Pads Key Terms

Some key terms for quilted moving pads

When it's time to get nearly anything in a box truck from point A to point B, quilted moving pads or blankets are an essential way to protect your goods during transit. These heavy cushioning aids are wrapped around a host of different fragile items like wood furnishings, glass mirrors, and other delicate items, to protect the surfaces from wear. Knowing about some of the key terms for these kinds of tools will help a business make good buying decisions and evaluate the utility of different styles.

 

Polyester

This high-process material is made for durability. Quilted moving blanket or pad makers often create polyester weaves for making moving pads that will stand up to use over time. This plus the easy cleaning of polyester, makes these kinds of blankets a popular choice.
Try: Get a handy definition of polyester at this page called What is Polyester? Read more on polyester and various other types of furniture moving pads at TeamStrap.

All weather pads

All weather quilted moving pads are made from 100% polyester to keep moisture out, so that the pads will be resistant to mildew and waterlogging. This is important if blankets will be exposed to moisture during a trip, or in between trips, as mildew and water damage can be quite costly in terms of ruined blankets.
Try: See an example of all weather quilted moving pad types at Aubuchon Hardware online.

Non-woven blankets

Non-woven moving blankets are the choice for economy buys. Non-woven blanket types will be less durable, but cheaper.
Try: See more on choosing non-woven moving blanket types at Moving Startup.

Weight

The weight of a moving blanket is the measure of its utility. Moving blankets come in various weights for various levels of protection for what is being shipped.
Try: See more on the weight factor for moving blankets at this Moving Blankets Tips Site.

Grommets

A grommet is a hard metal ring that is built into a moving blanket to allow it to hang from a fixture. Grommets are popular accessories for blankets to provide for more versatile storage.
Try: See more on the use of grommets at WiseGeek.

Radiant heat barrier blanket

A radiant heat barrier blanket is a moving blanket that contains heat reflective material to protect cargo from any kind of radiant environment heat. This can be helpful in hot trucks, where engine operations produce heat that can be harmful to goods, or in cases where there is heated material included in shipping.
Try: See more on radiant heat barrier blankets at Movers Supplies.

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