We first fell in love with The Bearaby Cotton Napper, which is made heavy with nothing but layer upon layer of organic cotton. Now we prefer the company’s Tree Napper, which is made of Tencel lyocell fabric—a buttery soft, moisture-wicking fabric developed from eucalyptus fibers. You can’t go wrong with either choice, particularly since these blankets are available in several chill colors.
The Softest Weighted Blanket: Layla
Layla’s weighted blanket has a reputation for being one of the softest weighted blankets out there, and we can confirm firsthand that the rumors are true. The weight distribution is just right. It’s another dual-mode option: one side is cozy and plush like a teddy bear; the other is smooth and cool for warm nights. That said: Layla’s blanket isn’t the most breathable, so save it for cooler seasons. It also runs slightly small, making it better suited for a couch or reading nook than the bed. On the bright side, it goes on sale fairly frequently on Layla’s site—keep your eyes peeled.
The Best Budget Weighted Blanket: Luna
Luna’s original weighted blanket is a solid budget option at just $85. It’s a great blanket if you don’t want to spend more than a Benjamin but still want quality fabrication (Okeo-Tex certified cotton) to lay under. It also has a smooth texture like some of our more expensive picks, but we found it to be slightly less breathable. The original comes in three sizes (from full to king), but the brand has also expanded its collection of alternatives, with a smaller variation for children, as well as a cooling bamboo option and a sherpa option for winter.
The Best Weighted Quilt: Saatva
Saatva’s diamond-stitched blanket has a rich velvety texture that makes it feel more like a fancy quilt from some blueblood country estate with a name like Waspington’s Manor than any old blanket. It’s also one of the few organic cotton weighted blankets out there, if you care about your sourcing. Since our last update, Saatva’s kindly adjusted the weights of the two versions, which were previously on the heavy side—now the throw blanket is 12 pounds (versus 15) and the quilt is 20 pounds (instead of 25). Because it’s made of a nicer fabric, Saatva’s blanket is dry-clean only—but you can always sell off some of Mother’s china if you need to.
The Best Weighted Throw: Brooklinen
This Brooklinen option has a textured cotton exterior that feels pleasantly tactile for when you’re nervously white-knuckling your way through a horror movie. And while you only have one weight, the 12-pound size feels just right while you’re taking a nap on the couch. Though most of the blankets here could be used as a throw blanket, we genuinely love the look of this one when it’s tossed over the arm of the couch. The only downside is that it’s dry clean-only, so maybe put it to the side when you’re ordering in tacos and watching TV.
The Best Cooling Weighted Blanket: Luxome
If you’re worried about getting overheated while in weighted blanket mode, Luxome’s dual-sided offering solves that problem through both form and function. The weighted blanket equivalent of a reversible jacket, it combines two different textures to suit your sleep needs. On one side you’ve got silky bamboo lyocell, a naturally cooling fabric that actively pulls moisture away from your body so you get all the calming pressure without waking up in a puddle of sweat. Plus, bamboo is eco-friendly, organic, and produced without harsh chemicals, making it a win for both your sleep and the planet. Flip it over, and you’ll find ultra-plush minky fabric that’s perfect for colder nights or just when you want that extra coziness. Want to switch your style up? You can always swap out the removable cover for a different colorway.
The Best Temperature-Regulating Weighted Blanket: Sleep Number
If you’re playing a nightly game of “too hot, too cold,” Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket might just be your Goldilocks solution. Coming from the company that’s been obsessed with sleep optimization since the 80s, this isn’t your average weighted blanket. The magic is in their “37.5 Technology”—named after your ideal body temperature in Celsius—which uses active volcanic minerals embedded in the fabric to maintain that perfect temperature sweet spot all night long by attracting and whisking away moisture before it even becomes sweat. Available in two weights, the blanket features a quilted outer cover with a no-shift inner blanket that keeps the glass beads evenly distributed. For couples with different temperature preferences, this is the rare weighted option that won’t have one partner kicking it off while the other clings desperately for warmth. It’s like a built-in thermostat—pretty neat for something that doesn’t need batteries or an outlet.
The Best Weighted Blanket for Your Eyes: Nodpod Sleep Mask
If you’ve mastered the art of weighted blanket sleeping but still find your mind racing when you hit the pillow, this eye-level upgrade might be the final piece of your sleep puzzle. The Nodpod invented the idea of a miniature weighted blanket designed specifically for your eyes and while that might sound silly, let me assure you, it’s the real deal. The eye mask’s strap-free design (goodbye, annoying, painful elastic bands) distributes gentle pressure across key pressure points around your eyes and forehead to relieve anxiety and quiet your mind. I didn’t know what to expect initially–would having weight on my peepers feel like too much? But after a few nights easily drifting off to sleep, I’m happy to report that the mask’s gentle 9-ounce weight hits the sweet spot of “comfortingly present” without feeling smothery. One side features soft cotton while the other offers plush velvet, so you can flip depending on your mood or the season. You can even pop it in the freezer for a cooling effect that would be clutch for headache relief.
What to Look for in a Weighted Blanket
Because there are so many weighted blankets to choose from, we recommend making your choice primarily on two criteria: construction and fill. Construction includes the fabric used on the blanket’s exterior, care and washing requirements, and the overall breathability of a blanket. By “fill,” we mean the type of material used to give the blanket its heft.
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