Weighted blankets: How heavy should it be?

Weighted blankets are a relatively new addition to the sleep products market. They are designed to provide a calming and relaxing sensation that can help improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and promote deeper relaxation during sleep. Weighted blankets are currently a popular method to ensure better sleep quality. These special blankets are filled with weights that provide gentle, even pressure on the body to promote deeper relaxation. 

One of the most frequently asked questions when choosing a weighted blanket is: 

How heavy should the weighted blanket be?

First of all, there is no uniform answer to this question, as the right blanket weight class for a weighted blanket can vary from person to person. Most weighted blankets are offered in blanket weight classes from 8 to 12 kg, and the ideal weight depends on various factors such as height, body weight, pre-existing conditions, and personal preferences. Our Therapy Blankets for adults are available starting at a blanket weight of 4 kg. The Therapy Blankets for children are available starting at 1 kg. 

Calculate the right weight of the therapy blanket

The answer to the question of what weight the blanket weight blanket should have depends on several factors. On the one hand, your own body weight plays an important role. Generally, it is recommended to choose a blanket weight blanket that is about 10 percent of your own body weight. So if you weigh, for example, 75 kilograms, you should choose a blanket weight blanket weighing about 8 kilograms. Height also plays a role - if you choose an oversized therapy blanket due to your height, we also recommend choosing a blanket with more weight.
However, this is only a rough guideline. It may also be that you get along better with a slightly lighter or heavier therapy blanket. It is therefore worth trying different variants to find the right weight for you.

At Therapiedecken.de, we therefore offer you two free exchanges to another blanket weight if you chose a blanket that is too light or too heavy with your first order!

Pre-existing conditions should also be considered when selecting the blanket. Sleep problems are often related to illnesses, where pain or high doses of medication rob you of rest at night. Unfortunately, a blanket cannot cure diseases, but it can certainly enable the long-awaited relaxation and necessary deep sleep. For respiratory diseases or high blood pressure, less weight can have a better effect, as too much pressure can negatively affect the condition. 

Which weight should I choose for my blanket weight blanket?

For adults, we recommend choosing a blanket that corresponds to about 10 percent of body weight. If you are slightly below or in between, you can choose the next higher blanket weight class. On every product page, you will also find a table that helps you determine the right weight of the blanket weight blanket:

A blanket weight blanket can improve sleep quality by applying gentle pressure on the body. The appropriate weight depends on various factors, such as your own body weight. A rough guideline is a blanket with about 10 percent of your own body weight. To calculate the right weight precisely, you should consider your own body weight as well as the size of the blanket in the calculation. More information about the right weight of the blanket weight blanket can be found here: Gewichtsdecken Gewicht