How thick do you think this rug is?

[HashRouge]

I have an oldish Weatherbeeta rug that just has "medium" on the label and I can't work out whether it is more likely to be 100g or 200g. It was bought in around 2012, and doesn't feel hugely thick to me but keeps an elderly Arab fairly toasty in most weather conditions (she's wearing it tonight and it's quite chilly here). I thought the good folk of HHO might have an idea what is more likely!

 

[NinjaPony]

Medium weights tend to be around 200-250g so I would imagine closer to 200 but might have deflated over time!

 

[Quigleyandme]

I would say light is 100g, medium is 200g and heavy is 300g. It can be hard to tell once the wadding has compacted as NinjaPony said.

 

[HashRouge]

Okay thanks, that's what I thought but I thick I was tricked by the fact it feels quite thin now.

 

[tyner]

Weatherbeeta can be confusing as they have a "Medium -lite" weight which is 100g. Not to be confused with the "lite plus" which is 50g. And Lite? 0g.
I never know what to use.

 

[Horseysheepy]

I've an old weatherbeeta jasper medium, which I believe is 250g.

 

[HashRouge]

Weatherbeeta can be confusing as they have a "Medium -lite" weight which is 100g. Not to be confused with the "lite plus" which is 50g. And Lite? 0g.
I never know what to use.

Yes that is what's throwing me, though this one just says "Medium" so I assume it probably is around 200g.

 

[spotty_pony]

Is it a standard neck? Dark blue? I think I know the one you mean, I used to have it and think it would be about the same as a 200g.

 

[HashRouge]

Is it a standard neck? Dark blue? I think I know the one you mean, I used to have it and think it would be about the same as a 200g.

Haha yes it is - with red piping? I absolutely love it, it's lasted so well and she really does wear it all the time.

 

[spotty_pony]

Haha yes it is - with red piping? I absolutely love it, it's lasted so well and she really does wear it all the time.

Yep! That’s it! It’s a lovely rug - come to think of it I’ve still got it! It must be about 14 years old!!

 

[Starzaan]

I have an oldish Weatherbeeta rug that just has "medium" on the label and I can't work out whether it is more likely to be 100g or 200g. It was bought in around 2012, and doesn't feel hugely thick to me but keeps an elderly Arab fairly toasty in most weather conditions (she's wearing it tonight and it's quite chilly here). I thought the good folk of HHO might have an idea what is more likely!

Hello, ex WB account manager here. Medium WB rugs are 220g.

 

[HashRouge]

Hello, ex WB account manager here. Medium WB rugs are 220g.

Oh I forgot about that, I should have PM'd you! I'm after a new Weatherbeeta and wanted to get one the same thickness, hence the thread

 

[Starzaan]

And to debunk confusion for WB weight:

- Lite 0g
- Lite Plus 50g
- Medium Lite 100g
- Medium 220g
- Heavy 360g

Lofty polyfill will always insulate more, as will diamond quilting.

 

[Starzaan]

Oh I forgot about that, I should have PM'd you! I'm after a new Weatherbeeta and wanted to get one the same thickness, hence the thread

PM me any time if you’re in need of WB advice ?

 

[HashRouge]

Edit - I will just PM instead!

 

[criso]

And to debunk confusion for WB weight:

- Lite 0g
- Lite Plus 50g
- Medium Lite 100g
- Medium 220g
- Heavy 360g

Lofty polyfill will always insulate more, as will diamond quilting.

I've got a couple of Jasper stable rugs that describe themselves as Extra lite and are 110g.

 

[Starzaan]

I've got a couple of Jasper stable rugs that describe themselves as Extra lite and are 110g.

Yep, the Jaspers did come in extra lite, but they haven’t been in production since ComFiTec launched in 2016.

 

[criso]

Yep, the Jaspers did come in extra lite, but they haven’t been in production since ComFiTec launched in 2016.

All my wb have lasted so well, they are ancient models but still going strong.

The OP is in the same position trying to identify one that is 10 years old.

 

[Starzaan]

All my wb have lasted so well, they are ancient models but still going strong.

The OP is in the same position trying to identify one that is 10 years old.

They’re fabulous, my favourite was when we got an email from someone with a 34yr old WB rug, that had kept a horse dry in a hurricane.
OP and I have exchanged some PMs, hopefully all sorted now.

 

[southerncomfort]

Hello, ex WB account manager here. Medium WB rugs are 220g.

I was just going to say this.

I was lucky enough to win a WB medium weight turnout ? and its definitely 220gm.

 

[Birker2020]

I don't know the answer but whenever I buy a new rug I write in permanent marker across the chest strap what weight the rug is. So I remember next year.

 

[Alibear]

There's some feedback for rug manufacturers. Please print the weight of the rug somewhere on it! On the labels would be great. I have a similar issue with 2 shires rugs that I have one is 50g, and one is 100g, and I can never remember which is which!

 

[Birker2020]

There's some feedback for rug manufacturers. Please print the weight of the rug somewhere on it! On the labels would be great. I have a similar issue with 2 shires rugs that I have one is 50g, and one is 100g, and I can never remember which is which!

They used to do this on a lot of rugs, not sure why it stopped tbh.
I think Gallop colour code their turnout rugs, so depending on the binding colour depends on the weight of the rug.

 

[HashRouge]

There's some feedback for rug manufacturers. Please print the weight of the rug somewhere on it! On the labels would be great. I have a similar issue with 2 shires rugs that I have one is 50g, and one is 100g, and I can never remember which is which!

It looks like WB now do this, or at least that's what it sounds like from the blurb on their website. Thanks to Starzaan I now know what I need so she'll be getting her brand spanking new WB rug shortly

 

[Identityincrisis]

My WB Aspen is my most favourite rug never been reproofed and still as good as new . I was so pleased my new horse grew into it ? he really is the perfect horse ?

 

[Lady Jane]

And to debunk confusion for WB weight:

- Lite 0g
- Lite Plus 50g
- Medium Lite 100g
- Medium 220g
- Heavy 360g

Lofty polyfill will always insulate more, as will diamond quilting.

But that's now, what about 10 years ago?

 

[Lady Jane]

I haven't scientific proof, but....the rug holds some air which gets warm so surely an older compressed rug will be less warm than when it was new? I say they lose their 'g's in the wash over the years.....
If you have a quilt on your bed and wash it over the years (probably much less frequently than we wash rugs), it isn't as warm

 

[Lady Jane]

There's some feedback for rug manufacturers. Please print the weight of the rug somewhere on it! On the labels would be great. I have a similar issue with 2 shires rugs that I have one is 50g, and one is 100g, and I can never remember which is which!

I use a marker on the labels of my liners so I know which is which blue/green/red - but now I have 50/100/200/300 so I need a 4th colour! Actually hardly ever use the 300 so I could not bother about that one. They do have the weight on the label but it fades in the wash over time

 

[Starzaan]

But that's now, what about 10 years ago?

The lite, medium and heavy have always been the same with WB. But OP and I have exchanged messages so hopefully she’s all sorted now.

 

[Starzaan]

I haven't scientific proof, but....the rug holds some air which gets warm so surely an older compressed rug will be less warm than when it was new? I say they lose their 'g's in the wash over the years.....
If you have a quilt on your bed and wash it over the years (probably much less frequently than we wash rugs), it isn't as warm

This is true. And is why lofty polyfill is always warmer than standard polyfill. More air trapped means more warmth.