Choosing the right weighted blanket and getting a good night's sleep relies on three key points: Comfort, Temperature control and Value for money.
When it comes to a weighted blanket, there are thousands of options on the market. For most people, it’s easy to purchase the first or cheapest one they see, which makes sense because of the price or lack of knowledge. We investigate some of the top bedding companies on the market in 2021 and find out how they're changing the sleep industry with their weighted blankets!
Based on our own extensive research, the metrics provided by Trusted Customer Review Ranking System, and consideration of thousands of reviews by Shoppers just like you, we've compiled a list of what we've found to be the top weighted blankets, on the market today.
Here’s our Top 5 Picks this year, with a full review of our top pick at the bottom of the page:
The Sure Sleep Blanket is a relatively new product that has started gaining popularity this year because of its superior sleep and health benefits. The majority of weighted blankets come with hefty price tags because of their quality, however, we discovered the company 'Sure Sleep Blanket' that have been creating waves on social media and in the news with their high-quality Luxury Bamboo Weighted Blanket that comes with a ridiculously soft 100% Bamboo Cover.
Doctors say that we get the deepest, healthiest sleep when our bodies are totally relaxed, cool and comfortable. There's nothing worse than bedding that retains heat and moisture which makes you hot. (Ahem: Night-sweats anyone?)
Finally – you’ll want a weighted blanket that is Hypoallergenic and Antibacterial. We've found that cotton isn’t very good at being either of these things and tends to hold pollen, allergens, and bacteria until it’s washed! This is what makes it a bad choice for a weighted blanket. Unless your bedding is being washed daily, you’re likely suffering (from allergens) while you sleep and just don’t know it.
It can be difficult to know which are the best Weighted Blankets on the market. That's why Trusted Customer Review has compiled months of research about this emerging category. We’ll show you what to look for and what to avoid when picking your perfect weighted blanket, and how it can help transform your sleep.
Taking all of the healthful attributes listed above into consideration, we've boiled down a list of four key characteristics you should always look for in a great weighted blanket. Try to seek out all of these qualities:
The higher the thread count, the better the bedding, right? Actually, that is false — we were shocked to discover this, too! Thread-count was originally meant to measure cotton sheets, and is actually considered to be an outdated form of measurement for gauging bedding quality.
Today, the most popular method for measuring sheets is by GSM, or, grams per square meter.
Higher thread count bedding also means a tighter weave, causing them to lose any benefit of cooling and breathing.
Does any of your blankets say ‘flame retardant’? You might think this is a highlight, but it actually might be doing more harm than good. Studies have shown that both animals and humans exposed to flame retardants, scientifically called polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, can lead to memory and learning issues, thyroid problems, delayed development, lower IQ, and decreased fertility. Some have even been linked to cancer!
It is extremely important to read the labels and scrutinize any product that claims to be flame retardant. Your health may depend on it.