Weighted blanket care: the model-by-model guide

A well-cared-for weighted blanket keeps its softness and an even spread of weight for a long time. The rules differ depending on the construction: removable cover, all-in-one model or duvet. Here are the general guidelines, followed by the details for each model. If in doubt, the label sewn onto your blanket always takes precedence.

General guidelines

• Read the label before the first wash.
• Wash the cover more often than the insert: on models with a cover, the cover is what touches your skin.
• Moderate temperature: 30 °C maximum for inserts and all-in-one models, 40 °C maximum for covers.
• Delicate cycle and low spin: a fast spin puts strain on the stitching of the pockets.
• Air dry, ideally flat, spreading the weight evenly. Several models explicitly rule out the tumble dryer: check the section for your model.
• Mild detergent, in moderate amounts, with no bleach.

Can your machine wash a heavy insert?

This is the first thing to check. Once wet, a weighted insert is much heavier than when dry. Before you start the wash, check your washing machine’s capacity in its manual. If it is not enough for your blanket’s weight, use a larger-capacity machine, for example at a laundromat. This mainly applies to the weighted duvet and the inserts of the Two-person model, as well as the heaviest weights.

Care instructions by model

Cotton weighted blanket

Detach the cover from the ties. Cover: 40 °C. Insert: 30 °C, delicate cycle, low spin. Dry flat, in the open air. No tumble dryer.

Winter weighted blanket

Cotton and velvet cover: 40 °C. Insert: 30 °C, delicate cycle. Air dry. No tumble dryer.

Summer weighted blanket

All-in-one model, no cover: the whole blanket goes in the machine at 30 °C, delicate cycle. Air dry. No tumble dryer.

Premium weighted blanket

Open the zip to take out the insert. Cover (velvet or cotton): 40 °C. Steel bead insert: 30 °C, no spin or a gentle spin. Air dry. Do not iron, no tumble dryer.

Kids weighted blanket

Cover attached with loops: 40 °C. Insert: 30 °C, delicate cycle. Air dry. Washing the cover regularly is the easiest way to keep the blanket fresh.

Sensory weighted blanket

All-in-one cotton model: machine wash at 30 °C maximum, delicate cycle. Air dry.

Soft weighted blanket

One plush side, one cotton side, no cover: machine wash at 30 °C maximum. Air dry.

Linen weighted blanket

Machine washable, delicate cycle, cold water, 30 °C maximum; follow the label. Air dry.

Two-person weighted blanket

Undo the straps to separate the two inserts and remove the covers. Large cover and individual covers: 40 °C. Inserts: 30 °C, delicate cycle, one insert at a time if necessary. Check your machine’s capacity. Air dry.

Travel weighted blanket

Two-sided velvet, no cover: 30 °C, delicate cycle, following the label. Air dry.

Weighted duvet

Remove the duvet cover. Duvet: 30 °C, delicate cycle, low spin. Check your machine’s capacity. Air dry. No tumble dryer, do not iron.

Covers and accessories

• Weighted blanket cover: 40 °C maximum.
• Weighted neck wrap: 30 °C, delicate cycle.
• Weighted headband: 30 °C.
• Weighted robe: remove the detachable collar (zip) before washing.
• Natural pillow and cooling pillow: pillowcase at 40 °C.
• Sleep mask: hand wash only.

How often should you wash a weighted blanket?

For models with a cover, wash the cover regularly, just like a duvet cover, and the insert only when needed. For all-in-one models, a few washes a year are usually enough if you air the blanket regularly. Between washes, give it a gentle shake and let it breathe near an open window.

Stains, odors and storage

For a small stain, there is no need to wash the whole blanket: dab the area with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, without rubbing, then let it air dry. To freshen up an all-in-one blanket between washes, air it out for a day in the shade. If you put your blanket away for a season, make sure it is completely dry, fold it loosely and store it somewhere dry, preferably flat, rather than at the top of a pile.

Mistakes to avoid

• Washing an insert at a high temperature or with a fast spin.
• Using the tumble dryer on a model that rules it out.
• Hanging a wet blanket by one corner: the weight concentrates and pulls on the seams. Dry it flat.
• Overloading a machine that is too small.

For an illustrated step-by-step guide, read our article How to wash a weighted blanket. A question about your model? Write to us at contact@tyngda.com.

Comfort product, not a medical device. If in doubt, or for a child, ask a healthcare professional for advice.