Blankets are one of those necessities that keep you warm up to 6 months of the year, depending on where you live. But what do you do with them for the rest of the year? Finding the space for storing your duvets can be a nightmare, especially if you live in a compact apartment. Most of the time the blankets end up on the back of the sofa when you’re not using them.

Blankets come in a wide range of patterns, colors, and materials. The following is a list of 19 different types of blankets based on their materials as well as the pros and cons of each one.