Our Favorite Weighted Blankets (Are All Machine-Washable)

Sometimes you just want a hug—or, at the very least, a big, fluffy cat to curl up in your 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 16 weighted blankets by chilling out under them, heaving them into the wash, and hauling them out of the machine to dry—and we found five that are notably comfortable, solidly constructed, and easy to care for.