Weighted Blanket Review – Popular Rated King Sizes

If you are looking for a weighted blanket review on King sizes, you might have already discovered that they are hard to come by. Research for this article confirmed the paucity.

Fewer brands carry the King size although there are several King sized weighted blankets that are popular purchases and highly rated.

This write-up provides a round-up review of these top-rated weighted blankets. Note that a few manufacturers do not provide sufficient information for a consistent comparison.

The benefits of weighted blankets are discussed in previous articles – Washable Weighted Blankets and Weighted Blankets for Seniors. 

There is some limited evidence that the gentle pressure these blankets exert on the body appears to trigger the production of serotonin (a feel-good chemical) giving the “warm fuzzy feeling of hugging /swaddling”.

This is claimed to help relieve the symptoms of certain conditions (Shortsleeve 2019).

Know Your Size – Dimensions of King Sized Weighted Blankets

King-sized weighted blankets are not similarly sized across all brands.

True King size is typically 88″ x 104″ and these come in 20-30 lb weighted. Several manufacturers market their King size as 80″ x 87″ and this comes in 20-25 lb weighted

NOTE: Most King size weighted blankets on sale are the 80″x87″ and are MUCH SMALLER THAN NORMAL BLANKETS AND WILL NOT COVER THE ENTIRE BED.

If you prefer to have the blanket drape over the edges of the bed, you should look for the 88″ x 104″ size. ALWAYS measure your bed before shopping as this will guide your decision-making.

King Sizes – Weighted Blanket Review

A weighted blanket does not work for everyone. It usually takes about 1 week or more for the user to adapt to the weight.

It is recommended that you select a lighter weight if you are unsure about how heavy you can bear.

King-sized weighted blankets are generally not recommended for feeble seniors and the elderly. Because the blanket is weighted and heavy, it is usually not easy to pull over the face.

Feeble seniors and the elderly should, however, use the lightest weighted blanket to avoid becoming trapped underneath the blanket, or injured.

This can happen if they are unable to remove the blanket when they feel too hot and uncomfortable.

Alternatively, a safer option for them is to use regular blankets.

You must not allow your pets to bite or scratch these blankets or allow sharp objects to pierce them either. This could cause considerable damage to the blanket as the weights leak out.

Are Weighted Blankets Worth the Money?

Many people often ask this question.

If you budget will allow it, choice of the RIGHT weighted blanket and investing in it is worth it weight in the sleep benefit and overall health benefits. Sleeping with a weighted blanket helps you sleep soundly.

Weighted Blanket Review of Top-Rated “True” King Sizes (88″x104″)

True King sizes – 88″ x 104″ are not easily come by for 3 reasons – their large size and weight which are reflected in their cost. However, if you have a king size mattress and want a weighted blanket that drapes over the sides of the bed, these blankets are what you need.

FABULA LIFE Weighted Blanket

• Size: Comes in 88″ x 104″ (20, 30 or 40 lb)
• Also comes in 80″ x 87″ ( 20 lb)
• Material: Fabric Type 100% Cotton – Ultra-breathable
• Filling: Premium glass beads
• Pattern: Geometric
• Single Color: Ash Grey with a tinge of blue
• Manufacturers Recommendation: choosing the right weight size around 6-13% of your body weight
• Durability: Fabula Life Weighted Blanket uses a unique advanced 7-layer firmly stitched design with the highest-quality materials
• Care Instructions: Dry clean
• Customer Support: Offer return within 30 days of receipt of shipment.
• Duvet Cover: Sold separately

OMYSTYLE Cooling and Warming Weighted Blanket

• Size: Comes in 88″ x 104″ (20 lb)
• Material: One side is made of Tencel fabric(300TC) which provides a silky touch and coolness, making it the perfect choice for hot and perspiring sleepers. The other side uses 330GSM short plush material which is softer and warmer than the regular cotton blanket
• Filing: Non-toxic glass beads which produce a softer and more breathable weighted blanket.
• Pattern: Square
• Single Color: Grey
• Manufacturers Recommendation: The weighted blanket is engineered to be 10% of your body weight. This King size weighted blanket is recommended for sharing
• Durability: 7-layered sewing technology enhances adaptation to body shape and better temperature control.
• Smaller pockets ensure that the glasss beeds are more tightly packed so they do not make noise while moving the body
• High density 0.25 mm needle guage stich and double needle sewing prevent the blanket from leaking beads
• Care Instructions: Machine washable on low and gentle setting although manufacturer recommends dry cleaning to retain the blanket structure
• Duvet Cover: Sold separately. A duvet cover is available if desired – See Weighted blanket Duvet Covers article There are 8 ties on the blanket for attachment to a duvet cover
• Luxorious gift bag included for easy carriage, storage or travel.

HOMESMART Weighted Blanket

• Size: Comes in 88″ x 104″ and large variety of weights (15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 lbs). There are 21 options of weighted blanket sizes to choose from.
• Also comes in 80″ x 87″ ( 20 lb) sold as QUEEN SIZE
• Material: 100% breathable organic cotton allows the blanket to conform perfectly to your body without causing you to overheat.
• The blanket has a 400 Thread count which means it is softer than most other brands
• Filling: Weighted with non-toxic, no-leak micro-glass beads
• Pattern: Square
• Single Color: Dark Grey
• Manufacturers Recommendation: Start by selecting the right size for your bed – King. Next, select a blanket weight based on the amount of pressure you want to experience. This blanket provides medium pressure. The “10% of your weight” rule other manufacturers recommend might be misleading as it does not take into consideration the size of the bed. For example, a 15 lb King will provide less pressure than a 15 lb Twin blanket.
• Care Instructions: All-season machine washable blanket. Might not fit certain washing machines.
• Customer Support: 100% money-back guarantee
• Duvet Cover: Sold separately. The blanket comes with 10 loops around the perimeter for attachment to the duvet cover.

CUTEKING Weighted Blanket

• Size: Comes in 88″ x 104″ (20, 25 or 30 lbs) for King or California King Size Bed
• Also comes in 80″ x 87″ ( 25 lbs)
• Material: 100% Oeko-Tex breathable and durable Certified Cotton
• Filling: Filled with more cool tiny glass beads and less fibre, which makes it good for use in all seasons
• Pattern: Square
• Single Color: Dark Grey
• Manufacturers Recommendation: The weighted blanket is engineered to be around 7-12% of your body weight
• Durability: In a new 2020 process, the manufacturer added a two-layer microfiber inside the blanket to enhance the 7-layered blanket design to provide temperature control and guarantee that the blanket will not leak beads.
• Care Instructions: Hand wash only
• Customer Support: Offer 30 days no reason to return and refund and provide free mending within three years in addition to a lifetime after-sale service,

Weighted Blanket Review of Top Rated King Sizes (80″x87″)

NOTE: Weighted blanket designs that are King size 80″x 87″ WILL NOT HANG OVER THE SIDES OF YOUR BED

Premium Bamboo Weighted Evolution Blanket

• Size:  80″ x 87″ (25 lbs)
• Material: 95% Organic Bamboo, 5% Spandex
• Ultra-breathable, moisture wicking, cooling and warming properties; best for hot sleepers
• Filling: Premium glass beads
• Pattern: Square
• Single Color: Blue Knit but there are several colors available
• Manufacturers Recommendation: Usually 10% of your body weight is the weight you should choose,
• Durability: High performance microfiber inner weighted blanket; 4″ reinforced double stitched pockets
• Care Instructions: Machine washable
• Customer Support: Offer to refund your purchase if you are not satisfied.
• Duvet cover: Includes a premium Organic Bamboo stretch knit cover
• MACHINE WASHABLE

GNO SOLUTIONS Weighted Blanket

• Size: GnO Adult Weighted Blanket & Removable Bamboo Cover -(20 Lbs – 80”x87” King Size)
• Material: 100% Oeko Tex Certified Cooling Cotton
• Filling: Natural glass beads
• Pattern: Square
• Single Color: Dark Grey or Navy Blue
• Manufacturers Recommendation: Usually 10% of your body weight is the weight you should choose,
• Durability: The GNO Solution weighted blanket has a unique 7-layer structure to prevent the beads from leaking out. You don’t have to worry about waking up in the morning just like sleeping on the beach
• Care Instructions: Only machine wash duvet cover in cold water by gentle speed, dry clean, and air dry hang dry or flat dry
• Duvet cover: 1-Cool Bamboo duvet cover to keep the blanket clean and safe. Duvet Cover is MACHINE WASHABLE.
• Includes a plush carriage or storage bag

YnM Organic Long Stapled Cotton Material Weighted Blanket Reviews

• Size – Comes in 80″ x 87″ (20, 25 or 30 lbs). King size comes with a FREE duvet cover. 20lb King is illustrated
• Material: Ultra-soft, 100 % Oeko-Tex Certified cotton
• Filling: Premium glass bead filling
• Pattern: Smaller 4.7″ x 4.7″ compartments for more even bead distribution
• Single Color: Bronze / Khaki reversible for 20lb King
• Year-round comfort: The breathable SMART Fabric and Moisture Wicking Management allow hot sleepers to stay drier and cooler, and cool sleepers to stay cozy.
• Manufacturers Recommendation: – The KING 80”x87” weighted blanket can be shared on a queen/king bed for persons weighing 90-160 lb The gift duvet comes with the weighted blanket in one package
• Durability: There are two extra layers of durable breathable cotton fabric between the bamboo face and the thin polyfill to maximize durability and ensure leaking beads risk-free for years to come. Small inner compartments for even bead distribution
• Care Instructions: Machine washable. It is too heavy for a washing machine so a better option is spot clean or use the Free removable duvet cover for easier cleaning.
• Customer Support: 3 Years Warranty of free mending (not include shipping label) if unexpected damage occurs.
• Duvet Cover: The gift duvet comes with the weighted blanket in one package

CZZZ Weighted Blanket

• Size: Comes in 87″ x 87″ (20 or 25 lbs)
• Material: CZZZ weighted blanket is made of 100% Oeko-Tex Certified natural cotton material
• Filling: Premium glass bead filling is placed into small polyester pockets that keep the beads evenly distributed. To prevent glass bead leakage, two layers of inner microfiber have been added. This is breathable and designed to offer better temperature control.
• Pattern: Square
• Single Color: Dark Grey
• Manufacturers Recommendation: Select the blanket that weighs about 7%-13% of your body weight. A weighted blanket is supposed to be for individual use and should not go over the edges of the bed. That’s why a twin, queen or king-size weighted blanket is much smaller than a twin, queen or king-size regular blanket.
• Durability: Stitching is secure
• Care Instructions. Hand wash or spot clean; Hang to dry or flat dry
• Duvet cover: Sold separately

Weighted Evolution Premium Sensory Weighted Blanket

• Size:  80″ x 87″ (25 lbs.)
• Material: 50% Organic Bamboo Lyocell, 50% Minky Fleece
• Ultra-breathable, moisture wicking, cooling and warming properties; best for cold sleepers
• Filling: Premium glass beads
• Pattern: Square
• Single Color: Beige
• Manufacturers Recommendation: Usually 10% of your body weight is the weight you should choose,
• Durability: High performance microfiber inner weighted blanket; 4″ reinforced double stitched pockets
• Care Instructions: Machine washable
• Customer Support: Offer to refund your purchase if you are not satisfied.
• Duvet cover: Includes a premium Organic Bamboo Lyocell and lightweight Minky Fleece cover
• MACHINE WASHABLE

In Conclusion – Reviews on Weighted Blankets for Sleep

From our research on this weighted blanket review, the use of weighted blankets is safe, however, they are not recommended or enjoyed by everyone.

Older and more feeble adults are encouraged to start (if at all) with a lighter weight until they get used to it.

This article compares nine top-rated King size weighted blankets in this weighted blanket review. A decision to buy is primarily a personal preference based on the size (true King) or King/Queen and different weight filling.

As always, discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.

Related Articles

• Weighted Blanket Review. Popular Fabula Life King
• Washable Weighted Blankets. The Best Value Options
• Weighted Blanket Review. Popular COMHO Premium
• Weighted Blankets for Seniors. Are Helpful for Insomnia

References

Shortsleeve, C (2019). Trouble Sleeping? Try a Weighted Blanket. https://saatva.com/blog/do-weighted-blankets-work-sleep-experts-weigh-in

Drillinger. M (2020). Pick the Perfect Size Weighted Blanket with This Guide https://www.healthline.com/health/choose-right-size-weighted-blanket