7 Best Cooling Weighted Blankets, According to Bedding Experts
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Weighted blankets are popular for a better night’s rest, but hot sleepers who love cooling bedding may think that the extra weight also means extra heat. Thanks to cooling weighted blankets, people who sleep hot due to hot flashes, hormones or just a too-hot room can rest soundly without overheating.
These blankets are able to feel cool to the touch thanks to textile technology and certain fabric properties. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab fiber scientists regularly tests bedding, from weighted blankets to cooling sheets, pillows, mattresses, and mattress toppers. We used our expertise to find the blankets that’ll actually help keep you cool and which use claims that are just too good to be true. When reviewing weighted blankets, we look at the materials used, weight distribution, washability, and overall ease of use to find the best weighted blankets to buy.
Tip: Before buying a weighted blanket, you’ll need to do a bit of math. Most experts recommend opting for a weighted blanket that’s about 10% of your body weight. Don’t worry too much about it being exact: 7-12% of your body weight is okay.
Read on to shop our best cooling weighted blanket picks:
Pros
- Cool to the touch
- Machine washable cover
- Plush microfiber cover
Cons
- Available only in white
The cover of the ultra popular Blanquill cooling weighted blanket feels immediately cool to the touch, instead of a sweaty outer fabric. The outer cover is safe to throw in the washer and dryer for easy cleaning after use. Made with glass beads, some reviewers said the beads shift, but are easy to redistribute when needed. It’s available in 15 or 20 pounds, but only in white.
Pros
- Starts at just $40
- Four weight options available
- 100% polyester fabric
Cons
- Some reviewers note that the fill moves around
While most weighted blankets are well over $100, this cooling weighted blanket by Tranquility starts at just $40. There are four weight options (12, 15, 18, and 20 pounds) and it’s only available in grey. Made with 100% polyester fabric, it’s designed to wick away moisture and sweat, keeping you cooler. Reviewers love that the glass beads stay put because of the quilted design and one describes using the blanket like “receiving a big hug.”
Pros
- Two covers included
- Designed for year-round use
- CooMax fibers
Cons
- Cotton can hold moisture
Designed to be used all year long, this weighted blanket comes with two cover options: One for summer and the other for winter. The cooling cover uses CoolMax fibers for an immediate cool to the touch feel and helps ventilate heat away. For warmer months, the warm cover is made from fleece for cozy snuggling. We also love that both covers are machine washable and available in four colors.
Pros
- Available up to 35lbs
- Polyester cover
- Popular among GH editors
Cons
- Pricey
Most weighted blankets are available at a maximum of 20 pounds, but that won’t work for some point. The Gravity cooling weighted blanket is available up to 35 pounds! The polyester cover is designed to wick away moisture while still feeling soft to the touch. The cover stays on with either a zipper or button to stay secure while being easy to take off for washing. Gravity weighted blankets are popular among online shoppers and editors alike.
Pros
- Electric cooling capabilities
- Polyester fleece blend
- Stylish square knit pattern
Cons
- Electric cooling device has to be purchased separately
The chiliBlanket is compatible with an electric cooling device (purchased separately) that’ll let you customize the exact temperature for perfectly cool sleeping every night. Even without the separate cooling device, this blanket is designed to be breathable, not sweaty, with polyester blend fleece. It has insulated tubing throughout the blanket to allow the cooling device to blow cool air in the channels.
Pros
- Two sided cover for year-round use
- Small glass beads
- 100-day sleep trial
Cons
- Not as cool as other picks
Reviewers love that the two sided cover has a breathable feel. The cover features a smooth, sweat wicking microfiber side and a fuzzy sherpa side for the winter months. With small glass beads and an internal stitching pattern, the fill stays evenly distributed. We love that the brand offers a 100 day sleep trial, so there's no harm in trying it out!
Pros
- 20,000 Amazon reviews
- Super soft cover
- Tons of size and weight options
Cons
- Not designed specifically for cooling
With over 20,000 Amazon reviews, reviewers were impressed that this weighted blanket from Quility actually had a breathable and cool feel. Cotton is not known for having cooling properties, but one reviewer said that "it’s surprisingly cool to sleep under." Unlike most weighted blankets, this pick is available in a variety of sizes, perfect as a throw blanket or for bed.
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