The weighted blanket is rapidly growing in popularity. Its effect and benefits are being widely recognised. But what is a weighted blanket and why are they becoming increasingly popular?
In this blog, we will aim to cover all the questions you could possibly have and explain how using one of our Slumber Weighted Blankets in the comfort of your own home could benefit you or one of your family members.
What is a weighted blanket?
The clue is in the name! The Allure Slumber Weighted Blanket is a heavy blanket, available in six different weights and three sizes.
It is jam-packed with thousands of tiny hypo-allergenic glass beads, giving the blanket its heaviness.
What are the benefits?
The Allure Slumber Weighted Blanket is designed to act in much the same way a tight hug would do, helping you to calm down and relax.
The science behind why you should use a weighted blanket is simple - it is a term called deep touch pressure (DTP). This is where you gently apply pressure to the body which will then aid the natural release of serotonin.
Serotonin is sometimes called the happy chemical, because its release is linked and contributes to happiness, well-being and relaxation.
Using a weighted blanket has been proven to not only make you get to sleep faster, but also ensures a more restful sleep.
Tiny glass beads make up the heaviness of the weighted blanket, which offers a delicate yet firm pressure on your body, as it reaches the deep-seated receptors and helps with the release of serotonin and endorphins; which are chemicals that our body naturally produces to make us feel calm and relaxed.
This all means that the use of our blanket will dramatically increase the likelihood of a good night's sleep, making it the ideal sleeping companion for people suffering with sleep disorders such as insomnia or for people with sensory integration and psychomotor disorders such as autism and ADHD.
The firm pressure can help lower anxiety and stress, meaning both the mind and the body will be benefitting from a weighted blanket.
Why choose the Slumber Weighted Blanket?
The Allure Slumber Weighted Blanket is packed with tiny environmentally friendly glass beads that will lay smoothly on the body. The resulting delicate yet firm pressure can provide maximum comfort and relaxation for your entire body.
They are non-toxic, hypo-allergenic and avoid the odour which plastic beads can sometimes initially give off.
These beads are extremely tiny, measuring between 0.9-1.1mm in diameter. Due to the careful and expert gridded square stitching of these blankets, the beads will always remain evenly distributed right across the blanket. This will ensure the utmost comfort for whoever has the pleasure of using it.
The cover of the blanket is crafted using a ultra soft, easy-care microfibre polyester. This guarantees long-lasting performance and durability and guards against the charcoal grey colour fading when it is washed.
The sleek, minimalist design makes this blanket the perfect addition to any bed, all year round.
You could use this blanket in a number of different ways, including on top of or underneath your duvet, increasing the likelihood of a better night's sleep.
Or why not relax after a long week or tough day at work by laying on the sofa in front of the TV, wrapped up in your Allure Slumber Weighted Blanket, comforted by the feeling of a tight hug, leading you to fall asleep faster.
The blankets comforting deep touch pressure will also offer relief of any aches or pains, that may be keeping you up at night, and will be certain to improve sleep quality and leave you waking up more refreshed.
| Blanket Weight | Recommended Body Weight |
| 3.2kg / 7.1lbs | 27-37kg / 60-82lbs |
| 4kg / 8.8lbs | 35-45kg / 77-99lbs |
| 5.5kg / 12.1lbs | 45-60kg / 99-132lbs |
| 6.8kg / 15lbs | 60-75kg / 132-165lbs |
| 7kg / 15.4lbs | 60-80kg / 132-176lbs |
| 9kg / 19.8lbs | 80-100kg / 176-220lbs |
Our recommendation is that the blanket's weight be approximately 10% of the user's body weight. Check out our size guide above to help you choose the most suitable blanket for your needs.
For safety, please note that these blankets are not suitable for babies. If you are unsure about which size to choose, please contact us and one of our friendly team will get back to you as soon as possible to offer you some advice.
The Allure Slumber Weighted Blanket can be machine washed on a low, gentle setting with water below 30 degrees.
However, we do recommend that blankets weighing more than 5.5kg be washed in a commercial washer with the capacity for large loads.
What has been the response?
We have received some fantastic feedback from people who have used the Allure Slumber Weighted Blanket.
We caught up with Sharlee, who has been using one of our blankets for her son Matthew who is on the autistic spectrum and has a diagnosis of ADHD.
In the video below, she speaks about how her son is now sleeping right through the night and how it is positively impacting the whole family around him.
What has been the response?
We have received some fantastic feedback from people who have used the Allure Slumber Weighted Blanket.
We caught up with Sharlee, who has been using one of our blankets for her son Matthew who is on the autistic spectrum and has a diagnosis of ADHD.
In the video below, she speaks about how her son is now sleeping right through the night and how it is positively impacting the whole family around him.
Why not try for yourself?
We hope that we have answered any questions that you may have about our Slumber Weighted Blanket in this blog. If we haven't, please don't hesitate to contact us and one of our team will be on hand to help.
Your good night's rest is just a click away. Treat yourself or a loved one to a Slumber Weighted Blanket now. Don't miss out!
Further reading
Read a guide on the Autism Stimming and other Self Stimulatory Behaviours and how to manage these here.