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From summer to winter, these blankets have you covered.
Fact: there's nothing better to sleep with than a blanket. They're great on their own when sleeping during hot summers while also being perfect paired with a duvet or comforter in the fall and winter. Along with quality sheets and a high-quality pillow, a great blanket is a bed necessity, but sadly a great blanket isn't the easiest to find. From material being too scratchy, too thin or thick, too difficult to care for, or just plain uncomfortable, a bad blanket leads to even worse sleep, which none of us wants.
Fortunately, we've done the research and reviewing and have cut out the competition to determine these blankets that are the best of the best for all different people. We've included the best blankets for summer and winter, the best for hot sleepers, the best baby blanket, and so much more in this list. One important note, though: in this article we're going to focus mainly on bed-sized blankets. If you're looking for our top throw blanket recommendations, you can find them here.
The best kind of blanket to sleep in all starts with what kind of sleeper you are. For instance, if you wake up sweating in the middle of the night, then you'll want to get a blanket made with a breathable, moisture-wicking material like cotton, bamboo, or linen. If you're always cold, it might be worth investing in a heated blanket. Do you share the bed with a partner? Consider how they sleep, as well. Oftentimes one partner will sleep hot or cold and the other balanced, in which case it would be wise to consider a blanket with temperature-regulating technology.
Another key element to take into consideration is the season. If you switch bedding out between colder and warmer months, then you'll probably want two different coverings, a blanket that's best for summer and one that's best for the winter. If you don't switch bedding or you'd prefer to layer, then look for a blanket that's all-season appropriate. With an all-season blanket, you can use it alone or with a flat sheet in the summer and then layer a duvet or comforter in the winter.
It's hard to be a classic, well-crafted cotton blanket when it comes to something to use year-round. Both breathable and substantial, this L.L.Bean cotton twill blanket is somehow perfect on its own in the summer and wonderful layered with a duvet or comforter in the colder months. It's high-quality, made in Maine, and comes in tons of beautifully traditional color options as well as a couple of patterned options. The weave is tight, so it can hold up to pets, children, and many launders without unraveling. And to mention laundering, it doesn't get easier than a simple machine wash (go light on the detergent) and dry. What more could you ask for in an everyday blanket?
Care: Machine wash and dry
Not only is bamboo a more sustainable material than cotton, it's also more breathable and cool, making it the perfect material for a blanket for hot sleepers. So many hot sleepers think that lightweight and loose weave means cooler sleeping, but that's far from true. The breathability of the fabric fibers is the most important factor in keeping you cool at night, and this bamboo-derived viscose is proof. In the words of one reviewer the blanket is "ultra soft and the perfect weight. I never sleep too hot or too cold."
Care: Machine wash cold and machine dry
Sleep Number's True Temp™ Blanket uses their patented 37.5® Technology to bring both cooling and coziness all into one extraordinary blanket. The magic of the 37.5® Technology lies in volcanic minerals that soak up heat and moisture your body gives off while sleeping. This makes for a truly balanced temperature (hence the name) so you can sleep peacefully all night. The best part? This blanket is ideal for couples who may sleep differently since it naturally adjusts to accommodate the heat each person is releasing. Science is so cool.
Material: Cover: 300-thread-count 80% cotton, 20% 37.5 polyester technology. Fill: 60% polyester, 40% 37.5 polyester technology. Satin piping.
Care: Machine wash cold with mild detergent
Made with eight layers of temperature-regulating muslin cotton, this blanket would definitely be great. any time of year, but the texture and airiness shines in the summer season. Hot sleepers will love the breathability of the cotton material and cold sleepers will adore the heft this blanket holds in comparison to other muslin blankets. It's light, airy, and breathable but the many layers of fabric give this blanket a weight that's hard for other cotton blankets to compete with.
Care: Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, tumble dry low
In the winter, not only do you want something substantial enough to keep you warm, but you're also probably looking for something that's soft and cozy. Winter can be harsh on our skin, so the fabric you have touching it nightly is never more important. Also, who doesn't love cuddling up in a cozy blanket on a freezing winter night? Enter: this snuggly bed blanket. It brings all the cozy qualities you love about your go-to throw and brings them to the bedroom. Hot sleeper? No worries, because the microfiber material is also breathable, so your body heat won't suffocate you.
Care: Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, tumble dry low
We get it—sometimes you don't want to spend tens of hundreds of dollars on a blanket. While there are plenty of low-quality blankets out there for cheap, there are a few hidden inexpensive gems, and this Eddie Bauer blanket is one of them. It's made from 100% cotton so you'll get the breathability hot sleepers need but still has a substantial weight to it. The main note about this less expensive blanket is that it can produce a lot of lint the first few launderings, though most reviewers mentioned that the blanket gets softer after every wash.
Care: Machine wash cold on delicate cycle
Sometimes you just need to take the coziness and warmth up a degree...or a few. This heated blanket is machine washable and the larger sizes include two controllers with independent heat zones, making it perfect for using all night in bed. We also love that the controllers have automatic 10 second light timers so you don't have to worry about the switch light shining in your face while you sleep. While many other heated blankets can come off looking like cheap fleece, this one features a cable-knit inspired design that's great for a snuggly winter aesthetic.
If you're a hot sleeper and you've tried using a weighted blanket, then you know how hot they can get. This weighted blanket is made of lightweight, breathable, and temperature-regulating bamboo modal that makes it perfect for any type of sleeper. It comes in both 15 and 20 lb weight options with premium glass bead filling. The best part? It's machine washable.
Material: 100% bamboo modal, glass bed filling
Use this generously sized baby blanket as a swaddle for your newborn and then a blankie or bed blanket as they grow. Made from modal tencel, it's soft and cozy yet breathable and lightweight so your little one gets the best of both worlds. You don't have to worry about them overheating or getting cold when wrapped up in this cozy blanket thanks to its temperature regulating fabric.