Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a weighted blanket?

  A calming weighted blanket is designed and engineered to help relax your nervous system. It is done via deep touch pressure stimulation that gives a feeling of hug or being held tight. The stimulation allows the improvement of serotonin and melatonin levels, decrease in the level of cortisol, enhancement and promotion of mood and overall sleep quality.

• What is a weighted blanket made of?

  Our calming weighted blanket is made with 100% cotton. It is designed with several compartments that are filled with glass beads. Density Comfort Calming Weighted Blankets come filled with non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, and odorless glass beads to provide evenly distributed weight. They are made with 6 loops to hold the blanket more securely in place when covered with our super soft Minky weighted blanket cover. Fewer loops cause blankets to slide inconveniently and shift the internal covers.

• What size should I get?

  A calming weighted blanket is engineered to be roughly 8% - 12% of body weight so as to help in providing natural source of relaxation to the nervous system and stress reduction via the stimulation that of being held or hugged. Click our size guide to determine which comforting weighted blanket weight is ideal for you based on your weight and height. With the right weighted blanket you will achieve the coziest and snugly experience, especially with our optional super soft covers.

  Weighted blanket size guide

• Can I use a weighted blanket for my dog?

  Absolutely! To calm your dog from thunderstorms or fireworks, you can feel free to cover your dog with one of our pet weighted blankets. We recommend using a 5 lb. blanket for a small to medium sized dog or a 10 lb. blanket for a large dog.

• Can I use a weighted blanket while pregnant?

  While we haven’t seen any negative effects on pregnant women, we still recommend that you speak with your primary care physician before trying our calming weighted blankets.

• Can I bring my weighted blanket on a plane?

  Yes, according to TSA our calming weighted blankets are allowed through the security checkpoint in the United States. If you are traveling internationally, we advise reaching out to the airline and/or the country you are visiting for more information on security procedures outside of the U.S.

• What materials do you use?

  Density Comfort only sources the best materials for our comforting weighted blankets. We use complete glass weighted beads, strong durable loops to secure the blanket into the weighted blanket cover, high quality fabric, thick 100% cotton, tight stitches and strong piping. Competitors often use broken glass or poly pellets with sharp corners, which will destroy the fabric over time, fragile loops that easily rip, low-quality fabric which is not as smooth, thin polyester outer fabric, loose seams, and weak stitching at the edges.

• Is the weighted blanket machine washable?

  We recommend washing only the weighted blanket cover, as it is much lighter, easier to dry, protects your inner blanket, and increases the weighted blanket’s longevity. If you do decide to wash the calming weighted blanket itself, we recommend washing it by hand with cold water and letting it air dry.  

• Is the weighted blanket hot in the summer?

  If you purchased our calming weighted blanket without the duvet cover, it is fine for the summer months, as it is designed for weight, not warmth. If you purchased the blanket with the cozy weighted blanket cover and you are a warm sleeper, you can always take the duvet cover off. Our comforting weighted blanket is made of 100% breathable cotton.

• Can I claim my DensityComfort Weighted Blanket for insurance purposes?

  The Density Comfort Calming Weighted Blanket is not currently HSA/FSA reimbursable.

  Safety:

  If someone does not have the ability to remove the weighted blanket on their own, we do not recommend letting them use the blanket without supervision. We also recommend placing the weighted blanket out of reach when you are not home. Do not cover your face with this blanket, as it is heavier than standard blankets.