Collection: Weighted Blanket

What does a weighted blanket do?

A weighted blanket uses evenly distributed weight to create a gentle, all-over pressure, like a firm hug. Many people find this deep-pressure feel calming and settling at the end of the day, and use it to relax on the couch or to feel cosy in bed. It suits anyone who likes a heavier, tucked-in sensation, or who finds a light doona doesn't feel secure. It's a comfort and relaxation product — if you have a specific medical condition, check with your doctor about whether it's suitable for you.

What weight should a weighted blanket be?

The usual guide is around 10% of your body weight, so the blanket feels present without being heavy to move under. For an adult around 50 to 70 kg, a 5 to 7 kg blanket suits; for 70 to 90 kg, a 7 to 9 kg blanket. A blanket that's too heavy feels restrictive; too light and you don't get the effect. Weighted blankets and calming blankets come in single-person sizes rather than bed sizes — a 5kg weighted blanket or 7kg weighted blanket is a heavy blanket sized to your body, since the weight needs to sit on your body, not spread across a whole bed. Choose the weight for your body, not the bed.

How are weighted blankets filled?

The weight comes from small beads or pellets sewn into evenly spaced pockets, so the weight stays distributed rather than pooling at one end. Glass beads are the common fill — fine, quiet and evenly spread. The pockets keep the weight in place as you move. Many weighted blankets come with a removable, washable cover, since the weighted inner is harder to wash. A breathable cotton or bamboo cover suits warmer sleepers, since the extra layers can trap heat. Look for evenly quilted pockets and a washable cover.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a weighted blanket

Here's the practical guidance. Get the weight right — around 10% of your body weight — since too heavy feels trapping and too light does nothing. Buy the size for one person, not the bed, because the weight must sit on your body. A removable washable cover is worth having, since the weighted core is a pain to clean. And it can sleep warm, so a breathable cover helps in summer. It's a relaxation product, so if you have health concerns, check with your doctor first. Buy on the right weight and a washable cover.

FAQs – get the answers you need

How heavy should a weighted blanket be?
Around 10% of your body weight. A 50 to 70 kg adult suits 5 to 7 kg; a 70 to 90 kg adult suits 7 to 9 kg. Too heavy feels restrictive, too light does little.

What does a weighted blanket feel like?
The even weight creates a gentle, all-over pressure like a firm hug, which many people find calming and settling for relaxing or sleeping.

What size weighted blanket do I need?
They come in single-person sizes, not bed sizes, since the weight needs to sit on your body rather than spread across a whole bed. Choose by weight for your body.

Can you wash a weighted blanket?
Many have a removable, washable cover, since the weighted inner is harder to clean. Check the care instructions before buying if easy washing matters.

Do weighted blankets sleep hot?
They can, since the extra layers trap heat. A breathable cotton or bamboo cover helps keep it cooler for warm sleepers or summer use.

Complete the bed

A weighted blanket pairs with the rest of the bedding. Add blankets for layering, a quilt cover, and pillows.

Paying over time is easy — a $79 weighted blanket is four fortnightly payments of $19.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.