What do you call this kind of blanket?

[SaltyNuts]

I want one that is kind of heavy, that feels substantial when it is over me. But that is "loose", or has small holes in it, so it lets plenty of air through and I don't feel too hot.

Is there a special name for this kind of blanket? Or that should be my search term and I just need to search, search search?

Thanks!

 

[Mai72]

A weighted blanket?

Knitted Weighted Blanket - 100% Cotton - Cotton Napper

Our Cotton Napper is a knitted weighted blanket to help you fall asleep faster and feel calmer, naturally. Made of 100% sustainable cotton.

bearaby.com

 

[Captante]

Afghan blanket (Wiki)

Knitted Afghan Patterns: What's the Difference Between Afghans, Blankets, and Throws? (Allfreeknitting)

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

We literally just bought one of these:

Heavily weighted, but open so closer to a hammock than a blanket. Company's called Bearaby. We've got other weighted blankets for fall/winter/early spring.

 

[shortylickens]

Best Cooling Weighted Blanket - Organic TENCEL™ - Tree Napper

A cooling weighted blanket to help you sleep better and feel calmer, naturally. Made of TENCEL™. Your Napper should be about 10% of your body weight

bearaby.com

 

[pete6032]

Afghan

 

[BurnItDwn]

Another useful keyword for the blanket with holes type is "Crochet"

 

[SKORPI0]

A Weighted Blanket Is the Next Best Thing to a Big Spoon

Don't tell your boo.

www.glamour.com

 

[Captante]

A Weighted Blanket Is the Next Best Thing to a Big Spoon

Don't tell your boo.

www.glamour.com

I received one as a gift a few years back and I don't see what the fuss is all about with these things.

I sleep "warm" so it's way too heavy to use as an "AC" blanket in the summertime and I much prefer my down-comforter in cold weather.

Thus mine is relegated to "spare/guest" blanket duties.

 

[KidNiki1]

I received one as a gift a few years back and I don't see what the fuss is all about with these things.

I sleep "warm" so it's way too heavy to use as an "AC" blanket in the summertime and I much prefer my down-comforter in cold weather.

Thus mine is relegated to "spare/guest" blanket duties.

for a lot of people, the extra weight helps them sleep better and is really like being cuddled or maybe reminiscent of being swaddled/held as a baby. helps people feel relaxed and has a calming effect.

one of my kids sleeps under literally 7 regular blankets on top of the comforter. i asked about getting a weighted blanket, and the response was "why"? indeed.

 

[BoomerD]

Another useful keyword for the blanket with holes type is "Crochet"

Crochet is the type of "weaving" in the blanket, not a type of blanket.

I don't get the appeal of weighted blankets. We use only down comforters so we can have the warmth without the weight.

 

[sdifox]

Your girlfriend is not your blanket?

 

[Torn Mind]

I'm sorry Salty, I am not aware of plus-sized whorehouses nearby.

 

[Stiff Clamp]

look for the Chunky Knit - it's basically ropes

 

[snoopy7548]

You can buy one of these on Amazon and poke a bunch of holes in it...

 

[shortylickens]

Your girlfriend is not your blanket?

 

[Lanyap]

I believe you are referring to a cotton thermal blanket like they have at hospitals. It’s cotton so it’s heavy but it has holes to breathe.

https://directtextilestore.com/Healthcare-Thermal-Blanket-White-66-x-90