Struggling to get to sleep at night? Say hello to a weighted blanket. These clever items are exactly as they describe – regular blankets with the addition of some extra weight sewn in. And they might just be the item you never realised you needed, especially if you suffer from anxiety (opens in new tab).
Sound interesting? We’ve answered all your questions and rounded up the best weighted blankets Black Friday deals available to buy, so keep reading and get ready to bag yourself a bargain.
If you want to know more about their anxiety soothing properties, don’t forget to check out our guide to weighted blankets for anxiety (opens in new tab). We got the full low down from the experts about how much these blankets can really help.
The best Black Friday weighted blankets deals:
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Gravity Weighted Blanket, was £199.95 now £139.95 | Beauty Bay (opens in new tab)
The Gravity Blanket is designed to be a therapeutic remedy to anxiety or insomnia, but it’s also great for everyday use, being incredibly soft. It distributes weight evenly over the body, creating the warm feeling of a gentle embrace, which will have your body relaxing in no time. It’s available in 6.8kg, 9kg and 11.3kg and the cover is machine washable.
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Silentnight Adult Weighted Blanket, was £93.99 now £52.27 (opens in new tab)
Silentnight have created this blanket with wellbeing in mind, for natural sleep therapy. Helping to relax the nervous system, ease anxiety to promote a good night of rest. Filled with glass beads but pretty much undetectable, to create a comforting pressure. Coming in at a weight of 9kg, the soft microfibre is exta comfortable.
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OrbitTM Weighted Blanket, was £169 now £67.60, Simba Sleep (opens in new tab)
Stress less and sleep more with this nano-bead filled blanket. The best bit? Not only the 60% off, but the cover is removable, washable and 100% cotton. Available in two weights: 6.8kg and 9kg.
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Weighted Blanket, was £99 now £69 | Kudd.ly (opens in new tab)
This weighted blanket is crafted from breathable MicroCool™ Fleece and is filled with micro glass beads for a comfortable fit. The 5kg version is the same size as a single bed, meaning it can be easily moved from room to room. It’s also available in 7kg, and is machine washable. Win win.
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Luxe Weighted Blanket, was £109.99 now £76.99 | Echor (opens in new tab)
Echor’s weighted blanket comes with a washable duvet cover, which will ensure it’s kept clean and lasts for longer. It also has internal ties to secure the blanket in place, and is available in 6.8kg and 9.1kg.
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The Dreamer Weighted Blanket, £129 (BF30 for 30% off) | Aeyla (opens in new tab)
Aeyla (formally known as Mela) does a whole range of weighted blankets. We like this one best: a breathable weighted blanket with a 100% Eucalyptus thread cover, designed for hot sleepers. Available in 5.5kg, 7kg and 9kg depending on your body weight.
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The Lounger Weighted Throw, £219 (BF40 for 40% off) | Remy (opens in new tab)
After something that goes with the aesthetic of your bedroom or lounge? Remy’s hand-knitted weighted blanket masquerades as a casual throw, but really it’s as weighty as anything. Rather than containing any beads for the additional load, the weight here comes from chunky weaves, and it’s available in lots of different colours.
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What is a weighted blanket?
Weighted blankets are believed to help soothe stress (opens in new tab) and anxiety (opens in new tab) because of the ‘deep touch pressure’ they exert on the body. “Using a weighted blanket is like having a big hug, giving you the feeling of calm and security,” explains Gail Marra, Clinical Hypnotherapist and author of Health, Wealth & Hypnosis. (opens in new tab)
Glass or plastic beads are usually stitched inside to provide the extra weight that many people find so comforting. Ideally, the blanket should weigh somewhere between 7% – 12% of your body weight.
Just like any other blanket, they’re usually made from soft materials such as cotton or velvet. Some are machine washable, making them much easier to clean. If you want your blanket to blend into your interiors, you can even buy hand-knitted ones that look just like regular throws, so no one would know the difference.