Our Favorite Weighted Blankets (Are All Machine-Washable)

Sometimes we just want a hug. Or, at the very least, a big fluffy cat on our lap. When neither is available, there’s the weighted blanket—a heavier-than-usual throw or comforter that’s meant to wrap the body in a soothing embrace. It’s hard to say which weighted blanket (if any) is the best, because one person’s “gentle pressure” is another’s “Help, I’m trapped!” But quality and washability are good starting points. We tested 12 weighted blankets by chilling out under them, heaving them into the wash, and hauling them out of the machine to dry—and we found four that are notably comfortable, solidly constructed, and easy to care for.