If you or someone you know has anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, SPD, or even autism, you’ll be happy to know that there may be a better way to put yourself to bed for a more restful sleep. Introducing the Weighting Comforts blanket.

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When I first heard of the Weighting Comforts Weighted Blanket, I thought the idea couldn’t be more bizarre. “Wouldn’t a weighted blanket make one feel constricted?,” I pondered, but when I surfed the web to further investigate, it turned out that my assumption was incorrect. It’s true, weighted blankets may not be for everyone but from what I’ve read thus far, they could be for almost anyone.

Overview of the Weighting Comforts Weighted Blanket

Weighting Comforts creates weighted blankets to help people overcome anxiety and sleeplessness. The Weighted Blanket by Weighting Comforts starts at $195. While the price may be steep for the majority, the company’s 30 Day Better Sleep Guarantee is more than comforting.

Construction of the Weighted Blanket by Weighting Comforts

What I really like about this company, in particular, is the variety of their sleep product. They offer their blanket in a range of weights, different colors as well as variety in the fabric used to create it. The blanket can be ordered in the weight of 10 lbs, 15 lbs or 20 lbs. It’s recommended that a weighted blanket be approximately 10% of your body weight to acquire the optimal effect.

As far as fabric options are considered, Weighting Comforts has quilted cotton and flannel, for those who prefer to stay warm, and for those who are against the idea, they furnish blankets made with CoolMax® fabrics, that ensure you can comfortably sleep cool through the night.

Coolmax is the brand name for an array of moisture-wicking textiles. These are technical fabrics straight out of the 80’s. DuPont Textiles and Interiors, now known as Invista, developed them in 1986. In contrast to natural made fibers like cotton, CoolMax is made of specially engineered polyester fibers that are exclusively meant to enhance breathability. Also known as wick away fabrics, they’re engineered to pull moisture away from the body, by way of capillary motion and a higher rate of evaporation.

Capillary motion is defined by Wikipedia as “the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity.”

Who knew sleep cool technology was so methodically thought out?

My Weighting Comforts Weighted Blanket Findings

Upon opening the package I was immediately reminded of the fact that this was no ordinary blanket, being that it weighed 15 lbs! It’s easy to forget about the weight associated with the product because I feel like we all have a certain image and feel in mind when we think of the word “blanket.” The blanket itself was made of a cotton fabric which I think felt great and breathable. While it felt like a very strong fabric, it wasn’t thick where it’d be difficult to sleep with during the warmer months. The material felt perfect to the touch. The pellets inside, which make up the weight, felt and looked interesting but overall I really ended up liking the concept. I found the pellets to be very soothing, as the sound they make when the blanket is being moved around, is rather calming.

One thing I would like to point out is that there is a pale colored line you might find on your blanket. This is noted in the manual/guide that comes with the package. It’s said that this is from their manufacturing process and that it washes out in about 5 washes or so. I found this to be a bit odd but after sleeping with the blanket, it’s amazing how easily I let it go. Just be mindful of this when ordering or when purchasing it as a gift for someone else.

Pricing Table for the Weighted Blanket by Weighting Comforts

Cotton Quilting Weighted Blanket
size	small	medium	large
weight	10 lbs	15 lbs	20 lbs
dimensions	40” x 74”	40” x 74”	40” x 74”
price	$195	$225	$245

Charcoal Flannel Weighted Blanket
size	small	medium	large
weight	10 lbs	15 lbs	20 lbs
dimensions	42” x 74”	42” x 74”	42” x 74”
price	$195	$225	$245

COOLMAX® Weighted Blanket
size	small	medium	large
weight	10 lbs	15 lbs	20 lbs
dimensions	55” x 74”	55” x 74”	55” x 74”
price	$269	$289	$299

Benefits of The Weighting Comforts Weighted Blanket

The magic behind Weighted Blankets is actually quite scientific. Blankets of this sort are effective by way of Deep Pressure Touch (DPT), also referred to as Deep Pressure Touch Stimulation (DPTS). Deep Pressure Touch is able to take the body from what’s known as “fight or fight” to “rest and digest,” as explained by Applied Behavior Analysis Edu. This is done by increasing serotonin in the body, some of which is turned into melatonin, and by also simultaneously decreasing cortisol levels, often referred to as the stress hormone.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, known to regulate mood, appetite and sleep. It also has some cognitive functions as well, specifically pertaining to memory and learning. Low levels of serotonin are connected to depression so an increase in this chemical is a huge benefit. Serotonin is also the precursor to melatonin. Serotonin goes through the process of acetylation and methylation in the pineal gland to create melatonin. Melatonin is responsible for the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.

In the mainstream, cortisol is often referred to as the stress hormone but this chemical is responsible for a lot more than that. Both low and high levels of cortisol are undesirable and both come with their own list of symptoms. At healthy levels, this hormone helps to control blood pressure and blood sugar levels, while also regulating metabolism, reducing inflammation and assisting with memory formulation.

My Weighting Comforts Weighted Blanket Recommendation

I really like this blanket. It’s officially become a part of my sleeping station. I can’t believe how quickly I’m able to fall asleep with this blanket, my nights are not usually that simple so this is a more than welcome change. Also considering all of the science behind it, I feel like it’d be a waste to not give it a genuine try for at least a few weeks to see whether or not there is a shift in the quality of sleep. I do already feel like I can acquire deeper sleep by way of this blanket but the long-term results will really help decipher it’s effectiveness. And if you aren’t already captivated by the idea, check this out: These blankets are actually sewn by refugees. Weighing Comforts has partnered with a non-profit organization, based out of Middle Tennessee, known as Sew For Hope. Refugees are provided with sewing machines and sewing classes, which has afforded them the ability to earn a living with both their artistry and skill. Isn’t that cool?

Studies referenced:

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???? Physiological Effects of Deep Touch Pressure on Anxiety Alleviation: The Weighted Blanket Approach

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