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Looking for a durable, quality handmade weighted blanket to help you or your child sleep better?
In the wake of their increasing popularity, weighted blankets have become increasingly mass produced, with production of blankets often outsourced to places like China.
And whilst mass produced doesn’t have to mean lower quality, of course (here are some popular, affordable blankets under $100), a common issue with some weighted blankets is leaking beads or pellets, which means secure, durable stitching is very important in a weighted sensory item.
So investing in a custom handmade weighted blanket, from an established company, specialising in weighted goods for sensory needs, (where the blankets are locally made and tightly quality controlled) is generally a good way to ensure you’re getting a quality product that’s made to last with:
- quality materials
- excellent handmade craftmanship & attention to detail
- experience in the production of weighted blankets
- good customer service and returns policy.
Sometimes, you can even order a custom, handmade blanket to your own specifications.
3 Handmade Weighted Blankets To Try
Here are 3 of my favourite companies who produce handmade weighted blankets:
- Top Choice: Mosaic Weighted Blankets
- Great For Hot Sleepers: Weighting Comforts
- UK Option!: Senso Rex Weighted Blankets
As small or family run companies, who have worked hard to carve their niche in the weighted blankets and sensory weighted products market, these companies rely on the ongoing quality of their products to sustain their brands in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
1 – Top Choice – Mosaic Weighted Blankets
For sheer choice, Mosaic Weighted Blankets are hard to beat for quality, handmade weighted blankets for both kids and adults – in fact, if you want one, they’ll even make you a blanket to your own custom design.
Blankets are made from 100% cotton or minky fabric (your choice), 100% new, BPA-free, hypo-allergenic, FDA compliant, plastic pellets + small bit of polyfil.
Mosaic Weighted Blankets are a popular choice for sensory kids, as they offer a range of tactile minky dot blankets and child friendly designs, aimed specifically at children and teens.
Where Are The Blankets Made?
Mosaic Weighted Blankets are handmade locally by professional seamstresses in Austin, Texas.
In their own words their blankets are ‘…made by hand with love. We pick fun, practical and sensible fabrics for use and we love what we do for the weighted blanket community!’
Where Do They Ship To?
Nationwide (US) and internationally.
Read Customer Reviews.
2 – Best For Hot Sleepers – Weighting Comforts Blankets
Weighting Comforts is a family run, socially conscious brand, with a commitment to both its community and customers. Launched by a therapist who started to make weighted blankets for people who suffered from anxiety, Weighting Comforts produce high quality, handmade blankets in quilted cotton and flannel.
Weighting Comforts also produce a very popular COOLMAX blanket, a weighted blankets designed specifically for hot sleepers (full review here). Designed to wick moisture away from the body, the COOLMAX weighted blanket can prove a sleeping revelation for people who get hot easily or live in a warm climate!
Where Are The Blankets Made?
Where Do They Ship To?
Nationwide (US), Canada, Australia, and most of Europe. Check shipping destinations and charges here.
Read Customer Reviews.
3 – Top For UK & Europe – Senso Rex Blankets
If you live in the UK or Europe, Mosiac Weighted Blankets and Weighting Comforts do ship internationally, but shipping costs obviously bump the price up. So as an alternative, try Senso Rex Blankets for a range of weighted blankets that are handmade in Europe and readily available in the UK.
Senso Rex provide a range of kids and adult blankets made from organic cotton, sourced from Spain. Senso Rex blankets are also Oeko-Tex 100 standard certified, so they’ve been tested for (and are free of) certain chemicals. The weighted filling comes in the form of glass bead filling.
Handmade Weighted Blankets – A Final Word
Opting for a custom or handmade weighted blanket that’s locally produced by a company specialising in weighted items often means you’re getting a well made, durable product that’s made to last.
Whatever product you opt for, I always find it’s a good idea to check out other customer reviews and a company’s return policy before investing in a weighted blanket.
My personal favourite for handmade weighted blankets is Mosaic Weighted Blankets for sheer choice and quality, but Weighting Comforts are also hard to beat, especially if you’re a warm sleeper looking for a weighted blanket that will help you sleep and stay cool under the covers.
The information on this page is not medical advice & we recommend you consult with your doctor.
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