11 Cooling Weighted Blankets That Are a Dream Come True For Hot Sleepers

updated Jul 25, 2022
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Weighted blankets are pretty amazing. Typically weighing anywhere from 5 to 35 pounds, they cover your body with evenly distributed weight and create the sense of being hugged or swaddled, which can help calm anxiety, limit movement at night, and promote more restful sleep. But there is one downside: That extra weight means they’re not always ideal for those who tend to sleep hot or live in warmer climates. On the bright side, a lot of brands make special cooling weighted blankets from moisture-wicking materials to give you that embraced-in-a-hug feeling without extra heat. (Yes, you really can have it all!) With so many options on the market today, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed — that’s where we come in. Check out some of our top picks for cooling weighted blankets, then get ready to have the best night of sleep ever. (Pro tip: When buying a weighted blanket, aim for a weight that’s 10 percent of your own body weight.) 

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Bearaby
$269.00

Made from layers (and layers and layers) of Tencel, this stylish weighted blanket isn’t just naturally cooling — it’s plant-based! Tencel fibers are sustainably sourced from natural raw wood and are known for their exquisite softness, which makes them a great blanket material. They’re also both naturally absorbent and moisture-wicking, so they’re pros at keeping sweat off your body. This pretty blanket has a chunky knit design to make it even more breathable — and it's stylish enough to be draped over the couch year-round. Choose from 15 to 25 pounds (and grab a kid-sized one for your little one!).

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Casper
$99.00
was $169.00

Casper may be best known for their bed in a box, but it turns out the brand also makes a mean weighted blanket! Their version has a cotton cover for more breathability, while vertical quilted channels allow for better weight distribution. Plus it comes in a throw blanket size, so you can take it from the bed to the couch to the armchair with ease. Choose from 10, 15, or 20 pounds.

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Luxome
$105.00

Go for full-on luxury with one of Luxome’s eco-friendly, organic, silk-like weighted blankets. Each is made with a 300-thread count bamboo lyocell for a ridiculously soft blanket that’s naturally thermoregulating and moisture-wicking. Choose from an integrated or removable cover and either pure bamboo or a minky-bamboo combo (minky is a warm variety of fleece fabric), depending on just how warmly you sleep and pick from 8 to 30 pounds.

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Baloo
$179.00

This throw-size blanket looks like a regular bedspread, but it actually packs in 12 pounds of calming weight. With an outer layer made of 100 percent premium cotton, the blanket is soft and breathable — and effective no matter the season. This one is a Twin size, which is great if you share your bed with someone who doesn’t want to use a weighted blanket, but it's available in mini, full, queen, and king sizes, too. Take it from one reviewer: “I started using it during cold spring nights and now we’re in warm summer nights, and I have to say I don’t like sleeping without it anymore.”

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Comma
$149.00

Bamboo is becoming an increasingly popular bedding material not only because it’s more sustainable than its cotton alternatives, but also because it wicks heat and moisture away from your body. This blanket made from natural bamboo viscose is silky-smooth and cool to the touch, and it’s filled with BPA-free tempered glass beads for an even more eco-friendly product. (Most weighted blankets have artificial fills.) It’ll fit a Queen bed and has 16 duvet loops for an easy, secure fit. Choose from 15 or 20 pounds and two calming colors, then get cuddling!

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Amazon
$69.99
was $76.99

If you're looking for a cooling weighted blanket that won't break the bank, check out this option from Luna. It's made up of seven layers using smaller, denser pockets that ensure even weight distribution, and is filled with medical-grade glass beads that won't move around while you get snuggled.

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Gravity Blankets
$123.00
was $220.00

The best-selling Gravity blanket has been redesigned for warm sleepers, and it’s just as good as the OG (if not better). Made with a moisture-wicking duvet cover and an inner weighted blanket with glass beads, it keeps you cool in the heat and calm throughout the night. Bonus: The duvet cover is removable and machine washable for quick and easy cleaning, and you can choose from four weights, ranging from 15 to 35 pounds. While you're at it, check out the full suite of Gravity's weighted products.

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Bed Bath & Beyond
$71.99
was $119.99

Therapedic is one of the best-known brands in the bedding world, and their venture into the weighted blanket category is very much worth your attention. Their weighted cooling blanket is on the more affordable end of the price spectrum and features a cool bamboo cover (which is removable and machine washable!), perfect for warm sleepers. It features a seamless design for a sleek, finished look, and ranges from 12 to 20 pounds.

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BlanQuil
$229.00

Add a pop of pattern to your bed with this weighted blanket made specifically for hot sleepers. The 100 percent polyester fabric is specially designed to wick away moisture and disperse body heat for a well-regulated night of sleep, and has 77 baffles to hold the beads evenly — no matter how much you move. The cute two-tone stitch pattern is worth noting too, and it makes this blanket as much of a style choice as it is a functional one.

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Etsy
$230.00

Most blankets come in 5- or 10-pound increments, but if you want more options, head to Etsy seller Sensonest. Their linen weighted blankets come in 1-pound increments ranging from 5 to 20 pounds, so you can get a weight that’s just right for your needs. Made of OEKO-TEX certified linen, the blankets are naturally thermoregulating and filled with 100 percent natural glass beads. And great news: You can machine wash and dry these beauties at home!

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Hush Blankets
$279.00

Get the best of both worlds with this plush weighted blanket. It has the quick-wicking properties of bamboo and the mega-soft properties of cotton, thanks to its special blend of the two materials. Inside, it holds non-toxic glass sand in tons of little pockets to ensure the weight stays evenly distributed all night long. Get it in a Twin, Queen, or King size and anywhere from 12 to 35 pounds.

Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.