Amazon Basics Weighted Blanket with Minky Duvet Cover - 5.5 kg, 122 x 183 cm, Dark Grey/Grey

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However, the catch is that the cover is somewhat of a pain to put on and take off. This is partly due to the weight of the blanket making it a bit of a workout. But also because to keep the cover properly positioned, you have to tie it to the blanket - in seven places! But it’s worth noting that this is the case for most weighted blanket covers. Twin, full/queen, and king/California king sizes are available, so both single sleepers and couples will receive adequate coverage. You can also choose from seven solid color schemes to complement your bedroom decor. Priyankaa has an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and over five years’ experience in health and fitness journalism. Priyankaa has written for Stylist’s Strong Women Training Club, where she regularly wrote about diversity in the fitness industry, nutrition tips, training advice and her experience completing various fitness challenges. She has also written for a variety of publications including Business Insider, Glamour, Bustle, Metro, HuffPost UK, gal-dem and more. Buy it if: you're looking for luxury as well as warmth. No duvet fill feels quite as sumptuous as down, and this 90% Hungarian goose-down and 10% goose feather option is one of the best. It's super warm, drapes beautifully, and feels super luxurious. The all-seasons option also offers brilliant versatility; use the 4.5 and 9.0 duvets separately in warmer seasons and combine when the evenings start to drop in temperature to create 13.5 togs of winter warmth. Plus, although it's an investment, the all-seasons design means you'll also be kitted out with cooler tog duvets for spring, summer and autumn. Why you can trust Ideal Home Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

Don't buy it if: the price makes your eyes water. As well as being the softest duvet fill, down is also the most expensive fill, and 90% Hungarian goose-down is pretty much the best quality you can get. If you're a hot sleeper or suffer from night sweats then you might find down too warm; opt for a more breathable wool-filled duvet instead to avoid overheating. And, if you're vegan, then the feather and down fill won't be for you.

What is the science behind weighted blankets?

From the studies that have been done, there is a common theme that weighted blankets may be a useful tool to help with anxiety symptoms,” says Henderson. “There have been various studies in different scenarios, from patients in a psychiatric facility to patients receiving chemotherapy. Results have shown that anxiety levels were reduced by up to 60 per cent with the use of the weighted blanket.” However, experts agree more research is needed. How do I choose the right one/weight for me? The highest tog duvet you can buy is usually 15 tog, although we have seen some all-season duvets (where two separate duvets of differing togs are combined into one warmer duvet) offering a combined warmth of up to 18 tog. Lastly, duvet covers help protect your duvet from rips, stains, and general wear. While you still need to wash your duvet, you can do it less often because of the cover.

The Silentnight Wellbeing weighted blanket is the budget choice on paper, but in practice it’s comparable to most others on the list, which makes it a great buy. It’s a large blanket available in two weights, both very reasonably priced. Its Karma switch blankets come with removable covers in various colours, including indigo, olive green, peachy petal and, of course, grey. And if that’s not enough choice, the covers are reversible to offer an additional option, and they can be bought separately to give so much more choice. Karmara’s weighted blankets are also available in a wide range of weights, including 6kg, 8kg, 10kg and 12kg. Henderson recommends that people with a medical condition or concerns about using a weighted blanket consult a medical professional before investing. And young children should be supervised when using a weighted blanket. How to wash a weighted blanket What goes inside a duvet? The duvet filling material provides different levels of breathability and physical weight. They range from natural to synthetic fibers — down or feathers being the most traditional option. The filling is evenly distributed throughout the blanket for even comfort. Henderson recommends practising deep belly breathing when using a weighted blanket, to help activate our “rest and digest” response. “The mind’s focus is then on the sensation of the blanket and the breath, not any thoughts that had been racing beforehand, meaning it can also be used as a mindfulness tool when used in this way,” she explains. What is the science behind weighted blankets?If you've never tried a weighted blanket before, you may be wondering if it's for you. We asked sleep expert James Wilson (aka The Sleep Geek) to share his advice. To help you get to grips with the basics, we've broken down the pros and cons of most common duvet fillings below.

Waffle: Usually made from cotton, the texture of waffle weave blankets is designed to trap air. Because of this, waffle blankets are warmer than their lightweight feel would suggest, making them popular year-round, either alone or layered beneath other blankets. Whether you’re looking for something to curl up in on the sofa or an insulating layer while working from home or crafting, this cosy piece is like your favourite hoodie, blanket and dressing gown rolled into one. For fans of camping, it's also a great addition to your kit if you have trips planned in cooler months. Nothing feels better than sleeping and relaxing on a bed with fresh duvets from our collection—from single duvets to double duvets in various natural and synthetic materials. We have duvets to make you feel comfortable through every season.The TOG rating is a means of defining the warmth of the duvet, also known as “Thermal Resistance”. This rating is based on a calculation done in a laboratory rather than a real life scenario, so should only be taken as a guide, since there are other factors that will influence how comfortable you find your bedding, such as how the duvet drapes around your body.