Best Blankets for Winter

A soft, cozy blanket is essential for sleep during the winter months, but the Brooklinen Organic Cotton Throw Blanket’s temperature-regulating design should keep you comfortable throughout the year. Elegant quilting adds to the timeless style, and a reinforced perimeter helps the blanket resist wear and tear over time.

The eco-friendly construction should appeal to a lot of shoppers. A certification from the Global Organic Textile Standard — a leading authority for sustainably sourced fabrics — ensures the cotton has been grown and cultivated in accordance with high environmental standards. Brooklinen is also a Fair Trade company, meaning its employees are ethically treated and compensated for their work.

The blanket is fully machine-washable. Due to its compact throw size of 50 inches by 60 inches, it should fit in most household appliances. Wash in cold water with similar colors and non-chlorinated bleach, then tumble dry on low heat and remove as soon as the drying cycle is finished to prevent wrinkles. You may use a warm iron to flatten creases. The blanket is available in two colors, vanilla and blue marina.

Given the Organic Cotton Throw Blanket’s durable design, its sticker price is reasonable, and ground delivery is free of charge throughout the contiguous U.S. Brooklinen’s 365-night trial period is one of the longest in the online bedding industry. If you choose to keep the blanket, you’ll receive an additional year of warranty coverage against manufacturing defects.

Weighted blankets offer a hug-like sensation that many sleepers find comforting and calming. The Luxome Integrated Cover Weighted Blanket has a unique design that lets sleepers customize their blanket’s weight and fabric options. This blanket offers versatility at a comparatively affordable price-point, making it worth considering for those considering a weighted blanket for the winter.

There are two fabric options: a smooth lyocell made from bamboo and a plush minky fabric. You can also opt for a combination blanket that has lyocell on one side and minky fabric on the other. Choose the lyocell fabric if you prefer a breathable blanket, or opt for the minky fabric if you want added insulation. The dual-sided blanket provides the option of flipping the blanket over to your preferred side.

All three fabric options are quilted and use a 1-millimeter glass bead fill. The blanket is designed to keep the fill from migrating from one side of the blanket to the other, and the small glass beads add weight without making too much noise.

Generally speaking, a weighted blanket should add up to no more than about 10 percent of your total body weight. Because of this, Luxome offers the Integrated Cover Weighted Blanket in three different sizes, which makes it accessible for a variety of sleepers. The small size weighs 8 pounds and fits a twin bed. The medium size weighs 16 pounds and can fit a twin or full bed. The large size weighs 18 pounds and can fit a full, queen, or king bed.

There are seven different color choices, each of which is machine-washable. The blanket is Certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX, meaning it has been tested and certified free of many common harmful substances. It also comes with a carrying tote. Free shipping and 30-day returns are available to shoppers in the contiguous U.S.

Even if you opt for oversize dimensions, most blankets sold today can’t comfortably accommodate two people. Enter the Big Blanket Co. Original Stretch Blanket. Measuring 10 feet wide by 10 feet long, this expansive blanket ensures ample coverage for you and your partner — even if one of you is guilty of “hogging” from time to time.

The blanket is made from a proprietary poly-spandex blend that retains its shape exceptionally well. Gently tug the edges to feel the fibers pulling back into place. Even after continuous use and numerous laundry cycles, the blanket offers excellent shape recovery. Despite its large size, you should be able to wash and dry the blanket in your household machines.

The Original Stretch weighs about 11 pounds. While this doesn’t create the same amount of compression as a traditional weighted blanket, there may be enough heft to soothe and relax you as you drift off to sleep. The blanket is fairly thin and shouldn’t trap too much heat on warm or humid nights, but there’s decent insulation during chillier times of the year.

Shoppers can choose from more than two dozen eye-catching patterns for their blanket. Washing with similar colors can help reduce fading over time. The Original Stretch Blanket is reasonably priced, and Big Blanket Co. covers shipping costs for U.S. customers. Returns are and exchanges honored within 100 nights, provided the blanket is clean and not damaged.

Cozy Earth’s Cuddle Blanket lives up to its name with lush faux fur and a heavyweight design. Perfect for snuggling throughout the cold season, the Cuddle provides next-level insulation and is fully machine-washable for quick, easy care — though dry cleaning can reduce wear and tear to extend its lifespan year after year.

Since the faux fur is completely synthetic, the blanket is a good match for people who prefer to buy and use animal-free products. It also won’t trigger any allergies for those of you who react to real fur. Two throw sizes are available, both suited to single sleepers. You can choose between 50 inches by 60 inches, or 60 inches by 80 inches.

The blanket weighs roughly 15 to 20 pounds, putting it on par with a traditional weighted blanket in terms of heft. This creates some deep compression to calm you down and help you fall asleep. Keep in mind this may make the blanket feel too heavy if you weigh 120 pounds or less.

Although the steep sticker price reflects a high-quality design, Cozy Earth lessens the blow to your wallet with free delivery throughout the U.S. Returns are permitted within 100 nights, and Cozy Earth covers the associated shipping costs. Your purchase is also backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty.

If you need extra warmth to sleep comfortably or reside in an area prone to deep freezing, a heated blanket might be a smart investment. Zonli has earned a reputation for state-of-the-art heated bedding, and this 3-in-1 design is one of their cleverest and most practical offerings to date. A dual-sided, fleece-padded exterior makes the blanket feel invitingly cozy and helps ensure excellent insulation.

You can choose from low (104 degrees), medium (122 degrees), and high (140 degrees) heat settings to further optimize your sleep. The heat is divided into four zones, allowing you to warm the areas that need it most. Battery life depends on which setting you use, and varies from 90 minutes to three hours. The 5000 milliampere-hour power bank can be recharged using a USB outlet. A USB charging cord and extended cable are included with your order.

You can essentially stuff the blanket into itself using an outer storage pocket. This creates a supportive pillow that’s both soft and travel friendly. The blanket also doubles as a cape-style shawl for walking through your house on chilly nights. A machine-washable design makes the 3-in-1 Heated Blanket easy to keep clean.

The blanket is reasonably priced given its strong performance and versatile construction, and Zonli offers free ground shipping for orders of $90 or more. You can choose from two colors for the outer fleece. Returns and exchanges are accepted within 30 days. If the blanket is defective, Zonli covers the associated shipping charges.

The Cloud Linen Gauze Bed Blanket from Parachute is ideal for providing an extra layer of warmth in the winter. Its 33% linen and 67% cotton blend fabric is woven into a four-ply gauze that is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. The material gives the blanket a very lightweight and airy feel that’s both comfortable and breathable. It’s also garment washed, which gives it extra softness and an elegant crinkled look.

This blanket may be too light for use as a standalone blanket in the winter, but it works well as another layer for colder nights. The cotton and linen blend insulates effectively while wicking excess heat and moisture away from your body, making it a great choice for hot sleepers. The blanket is available in neutral colors that are designed to match many different bedding styles.

The Cloud Linen Gauze Bed Blanket is available in full/queen and king/California king sizes. It is also available as a smaller throw blanket. Both versions are machine-washable. Shipping is free to all 50 states, and free returns are available for 60 days after purchase.