These blankets have been keeping the world warm for over 300-years, making them old timers in the blanket trade. Early's of Witnee was founded in 1669 and is still in production today. The rugged strength of Witnee "point" blankets is due to careful experienced wool blending, spinning, and to their tough twill weave. With an extra weight of yarn woven into them, today they are your guarantee of generous extra weight.