{"product_id":"us-cargo-control-moving-blankets-heavy-duty-72x80","title":"US Cargo Control Moving Blankets Heavy Duty 72x80, 12-Pack, 43 lbs per Dozen, Packing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eAmazon customer rating: 4.5 \/ 5\u003c\/strong\u003e - WC Safety review of the US Cargo Control Moving Blankets Heavy Duty 72x80, 12-Pack, 43 lbs per Dozen, Packing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published US Cargo Control listing. The score above is the live Amazon customer rating captured at review time - not a WC Safety test result. We did not laboratory-test this product.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe US Cargo Control Moving Blankets Heavy Duty 72x80, 12-Pack, 43 lbs per Dozen, Packing is one of our picks for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moving-supplies\"\u003emoving supply\u003c\/a\u003e lineup. Everything below comes straight from the manufacturer's published listing - specs, capacities, and dimensions are theirs, not ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving supplies are damage control and injury control at once: blankets protect what hand trucks carry, two-person lifting straps put the load on shoulders and legs instead of lower backs, and sliders move furniture without lifting it at all. Pair everything here with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hand-trucks-dollies\"\u003ehand trucks and dollies\u003c\/a\u003e doing the heavy rolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey details, quoted from the manufacturer's published listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPECS - Length: 80 | Width: 72 | Material: Cotton and Polyester with Zig-Zag Stitching | 2 Non-Woven Binding | Weight: 3.5 pounds (single blanket): 43 lbs.\/dz | Color: Blue | Use: Limited Use | Quantity: (12) Moving Blankets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTOUGH POLYESTER MATERIAL - Our furniture blankets for moving and storage are made of nonwoven polyester fabric wrapped around recycled cotton batting, bound by nonwoven binding. The movers blankets are not machine washable, but can be spot cleaned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIGHTWEIGHT PROFESSIONAL GRADE- Use moving blankets 72x80 12 pack as shipping blankets, work blankets, or cargo blankets for moving to use in freight, wrap up items in crates, fragile goods for auctions, and in warehouses or distribution centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUTILITY BLANKET - Our furniture moving blankets are also a multipurpose blanket. Use it for many things such as an activity blanket for picnics and camping, dog crate mat, children's art projects to avoid messes, and protect floors for work projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE - Due to the use of colored recycled material in this padded moving blanket's filler, please exercise caution when using on light-colored furniture. If the cover becomes damaged or ripped, blanket replacement is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moving-supplies\"\u003emoving supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, roll the heavy loads on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hand-trucks-dollies\"\u003ehand truck\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-buyer-guidance\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox size against contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSmall boxes for dense items, large boxes for light bulky ones. A large box filled with dense goods becomes an unmanageable lift and usually fails at the seams.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTape width and quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNarrow or thin tape is the common failure point on heavy cartons. Wider tape and a proper H-taped seam hold far better.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurniture pads and edge protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePadding prevents damage; corner and edge protection prevents strap and stack damage. They solve different problems.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLift planning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMost moving injuries are manual handling injuries. Fewer, lighter boxes and a hand truck beat willpower every time.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other moving supplies we review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eList price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUS Cargo Control Moving Blankets Heavy Duty 72x80, 12-Pack, 43 lbs per Dozen, Packing\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$129.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sure-max-8-moving-and-packing-blankets-deluxe-pro\"\u003eSure-Max 8 Moving and Packing Blankets, Deluxe Pro, 80 x 72, 40 lb per Dozen Weight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$59.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/amazon-basics-reinforced-tear-resistant-moving-blankets\"\u003eAmazon Basics Reinforced Tear-Resistant Moving Blankets, 72 x 80, Black, 6-Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$48.14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/simpli-magic-79523-heavy-duty-padded-moving-blankets-black\"\u003eSimpli-Magic 79523 Heavy Duty Padded Moving Blankets, Black Orange, 72 x 80, 12 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$89.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/simpli-magic-79522-heavy-duty-padded-moving-blankets-orange\"\u003eSimpli-Magic 79522 Heavy Duty Padded Moving Blankets, Orange Black, 72 x 80, 6 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$53.49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/heavy-duty-moving-blankets-2-pack-72-x-80-in-quilted\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Moving Blankets 2 Pack, 72 x 80 in, Quilted Reversible with Rubber Band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$27.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shoulder-dolly-moving-and-lifting-straps-2-person-system\"\u003eShoulder Dolly Moving and Lifting Straps, 2-Person System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$26.94\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList prices recorded when this page was last updated; Amazon pricing moves frequently, so check the live listing. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moving-supplies\"\u003emoving supplies\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size moving boxes should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall boxes for heavy dense items such as books and tools, larger boxes for light bulky items such as bedding. Filling a large box with dense goods creates a lift nobody should attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should boxes be taped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun tape along the center seam and across both edge seams - the H pattern. For heavy cartons, tape the bottom the same way as the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow heavy should a moving box be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight enough to lift comfortably with good technique. There is no legal limit, but boxes that need two people or an awkward posture are where back injuries happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need furniture pads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anything with a finished surface, yes. Pads prevent abrasion in transit, which is the most common form of moving damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the safest way to move heavy items?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse equipment rather than muscle - hand trucks, straps, sliders or skates. Reducing the number of manual lifts is the single most effective control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do the specifications on this page come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes WC Safety sell this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was the rating on this page determined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-related-mesh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from our Moving Supplies reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moving-straps-2-person-lifting-and-moving-straps-shoulder\"\u003eMoving Straps, 2-Person Lifting and Moving Straps, Shoulder Moving System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"US Cargo Control","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44466156208216,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/61iP0ZiSYGL.jpg?v=1785111800","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/us-cargo-control-moving-blankets-heavy-duty-72x80","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}