63% of test subjects reported lower anxiety after sleeping with a heavy blanket.
Our research showed that 26% of people turned straight to sleeping pills before anything else. A further 44% did nothing at all.
It may take you a week to get fully used to the sensation of a heavy blanket but the effect itself is strong and immediate.
The pressure of the blanket increases the production of happiness and sleep hormones (serotonin & melatonin).
It also causes stress (cortisol) levels to drop. This makes you happy, sleepy, relaxed and able to fall asleep faster.
Pressure of the blanket increases the production of the sleep hormone (melatonin) and inhibits fidgeting.
The extra weight increases the production of the happiness hormone (serotonin), reducing anxiety (cortisol) and stress.
Quality sleep leads to quality life. Well-rested people have been shown to be happier and heathier both physically and mentally.
Weighted blankets help us sleep better. Medical professionals use weighted blankets to help patients with a wide range of health issues.
Sleep disorders
Anxiety disorders
Stress
Restless leg syndrome
Motor disorder
We recommend a blanket 10-15% of your optimal body weight. I.e. a 60 kg person would go for a 6-7 kg blanket.
For a stronger effect go a few kilos heavier. This is a rule of thumb. Individual preferences can vary.
20-60
kg
4
kg
20-60
kg
5
kg
40-70
kg
6
kg
60-80
kg
7
kg
70-90
kg
8
kg
80-100
kg
9
kg
90-100+
kg
10
kg
20-60
kg
4
kg
40-70
kg
6
kg
70-90
kg
8
kg
90-100+
kg
10
kg
20-60
kg
5
kg
60-80
kg
7
kg
80-100
kg
9
kg
90-100+
kg
10
kg
This blanket is going to feel different. Give yourself time. It may take up to two weeks to get used to the weight of the blanket. Use it consistently for the two week period before deciding whether to go lighter or heavier.
You use it like a blanket. Obviously. But unlike most weighted blankets, this one is not an added layer. It’s meant to replace your existing duvet. Pop it in a duvet cover and off to dreamland you go.
Flip the blanket to tweak your body temperature. Smooth side down will provide more warmth. Bumpy side down will influence your nerve receptors, regulating your body temperature more effectively, helping you cool down.
The blanket may be washed with the weight tubes attached. For the best results, however, we recommend removing the tubes and cleaning them separately. Weight tubes should be dried on a flat surface. Hanging the tubes on a line will stretch them out.
