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What exactly is a weighted blanket, anyway?

A weighted blanket is heavier than your typical duvet, quilt, or comforter. Ours range from 5.5KG - 11KG weighted blankets for adults in single, double, or king sizes, and 2 - 4kg weighted blankets for kids in single sizes. The right size depends on the size and weight of the person using it. Our blankets are weighed down with tiny quartz glass pellets that moulds to the shape of your body. The pellets are blended with a plush filler and encased in ultra-soft, 100% cotton or Eucalyptus.

Tell me more about Deep Touch Pressure.

We’re very glad you asked. Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) is the term for when pressure is applied equally across the body, which is known to have a calming and organising effect on the nervous system.

This kind of technique, applied through a hug, or say, a heavy blanket, has been shown to increase the release of dopamine and serotonin (the ‘happy hormones’), and decrease the stress hormone cortisol. This enables the production of melatonin, the hormone that helps you sleep. DTP has been shown to have incredible benefits for all kinds of people, including those with autism, anxiety, depression, tourettes, restless leg syndrome, ADHD, PTSD, or insomnia. It’s also great for people who just like to be really damn comfortable.