Why Sherpa? (And Why We Can't Stop Wrapping Ourselves in It)

Before we launched, I ordered about a dozen blankets. Different weights, different textures, different weaves. I was trying to figure out what we'd actually sell — what would make someone feel like they were treating themselves, not just buying a throw.

Most of them were fine. A few were scratchy in ways that photos never warn you about. One pill-balled after three washes. And then there was the sherpa.

I remember putting it in the dryer and taking it out warm and just… holding it for a minute before I folded it. That's when I knew.

What makes sherpa different from regular fleece?

Fleece is smooth on both sides. It's lightweight, easy to wash, and pill-resistant if it's good quality. It's the kind of blanket you grab for the couch without thinking about it. Fine. Reliable. But sherpa has a second side — a thick, curly, cloud-like texture that mimics the lining of a sheepskin. That's what you feel against your body when you tuck it around yourself.

The weight is different, too. Sherpa drapes heavier. It stays put. You don't spend half the night chasing it across the couch because it slipped. It kind of… settles with you.

The Sunday Sherpa Throw — our original throw — is 50x60 inches. Long enough to pull over your feet. Wide enough to wrap around your shoulders if you're sitting up. We sized it specifically for couch moments, not for a king-sized bed. That distinction matters. A lot of blankets are designed to look good in a bedroom photo. This one is designed for how you actually use it: curled up, phone nearby, kids finally in bed, TV on low.

How to style your Sherpa (if styling is even the right word)

Honestly? You don't. You just put it somewhere you sit and you use it. But if you want to think about it more intentionally: the cream and sage colorways work in almost any room because they're not trying to match anything specific. They're neutral in a warm way, not a cold way. And because sherpa has texture, it adds something without being loud.

Drape it over the arm of your couch. Leave it in a basket by your reading chair. Keep one in the car for pickup lines in October. It doesn't need to be arranged. It just needs to be close.

That's the whole styling tip: close.