About BlanketBench

BlanketBench is an independent review site. Occupational therapist who works with anxiety and sensory-processing clients, and a former insomniac who bought her first weighted blanket in 2019 out of desperation. Has tested 14 blankets over 5 years and now prescribes them to clients as part of sleep hygiene - and has strong opinions about which ones collect dust in a closet. She weighs every blanket on a kitchen scale and tests fabric breathability with a humidity sensor.

Who's Behind This

Priya, based in Chicago, Illinois, has been testing weighted blankets for years. Every review on this site comes from hands-on time with the actual product — not spec sheets.

How We Test

• ✅ No sponsored reviews. We never accept payment for placements.
• ✅ Honest comparisons. If a product isn't good, we'll tell you.
• ✅ Transparent methodology. We explain exactly how we test and rate.
• ✅ Affiliate disclosure. Some links earn us a commission at no cost to you.

What We Believe

• Weight is a range, not a rule. The 10% of body weight guideline is a starting point, not a prescription. I've seen a 200-pound man love a 12-pound blanket.
• Fabric is the product. Glass beads in a polyester shell that sweats is a blanket you'll abandon by week two.
• Bead distribution is everything. A blanket that pools its weight in the middle is a sack of potatoes on your chest.
• Washability decides the outcome. A blanket you can't wash is a blanket that ends up in the closet, and I have the client stories to prove it.

Contact

📧 Reach us at webmaster@blanketbench.com