It's safe to say that the Internet's obsession with weighted blankets is still going strong. These de-stressing tools act as a pacifier to the mind because their weight administers deep pressure stimulation, which is a gentle, all-over pressure that can help calm the nervous system.
Combine this feeling with cool-to-the-touch material or an airy weave, and cooling weighted blankets bring an even more satisfying tactility to an already calming experience.
Although cooling weighted blankets are definitely not a cure-all, they can be helpful for those who experience stress and anxiety as well as for those who live with sensory processing disorders.
Cooling weighted blankets typically either feel a little more refreshing to the touch than other types thanks to a silky cover, or they may have a more breathable construction. Because weighted blankets filled with beads tend to retain body heat regardless of what they're covered with, we'd suggest opting for an open-weave, chunky knit cooling blanket if you tend to overheat easily.
It's recommended that any weighted blanket that you use should be about 10% of your body weight, which is something to keep in mind when choosing the best option for you.
These are our top three cooling weighted blankets to enhance your evening chill time.
Best Throw Blanket
Honeybird's flagship weighted blanket comes in 10-, 15-, and 20-pound sizes. The most cooling element of this cooling weighted blanket is its cotton duvet cover, which users can add on for $40 more.
This cotton layer feels plush and airy and offers a little more cushion between you and the weight of the recycled-glass-bead blanket. Its fill stays evenly distributed thanks to its diamond-shaped quilting.
Users love this blanket's breathability, its comforting weight, and the high-quality construction. Many reviews also specifically tout Honeybird's exceptional customer service, which is available to answer questions about the product as well as offer exchanges for blankets that are not quite the right weight.
This blanket is available in two colors and all three weights of the blanket are available in the same 51-by-75-inch size.
Best Bed Blanket
Many weighted-blanket users like the cradled feeling these products provide, and say that it helps them get to sleep much easier. Opting for a bed-sized, cooling weighted blanket, like this one from Gravity, instead of a throw blanket eliminates the need to load up your sleep space with tons of layers.
This queen/king-sized, glass-bead-filled, cooling weighted blanket is only available in a 35-pound size, but this weight is dispersed throughout its large 90-by-90-inch footprint. The cooling element of this blanket comes from its included moisture-wicking, micro-plush top cover that's plenty breathable and silky to the touch.
Users love how effective this bed blanket is at keeping them cool, even as they're being swaddled by its weight. This cooling weighted blanket comes in three colors: gray, white, and royal blue.
Best Knit Blanket
If a cooling weighted blanket sounds like an oxymoron to you, we suggest getting one that offers the least amount of insulation possible. This chunky knit weighted blanket from Yaasa is a substantial piece, available in a 15- and 20-pound weight, but its open weave helps prevent feeling stifled.
This cooling weighted blanket's super-sized yarn comprises flexible polypropylene fibers encased in 100% cotton — there are no microbeads inside of this blanket.
Users call it "huggable" and "visually appealing," and they tout the airiness of the weave, which prevents them from sweating during naps.
We also like this one for its stylish aesthetic — even when you're not cuddled up with it, it looks cozy draped over the arm of a sofa or folded at the foot of a bed. The Yaasa cooling weighted blanket comes in both cream and gray.
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