![]() ![]() Washing is easy in the sense that the cover can be machine-washed and dried. The only complaint: It made some noise when shifting-maybe even enough to wake you or someone else up. Our testers said it felt supportive without being suffocating or overly warm. The blanket, which comes in three different weights (12, 16, and 20 pounds), has a fill that’s a mix of glass beads and lightweight polyester. Our testers gave this super soft blanket high scores in every category, including quality, fabric, comfort, durability, warmth, and value. Thankfully, Therapedic's Faux Fur Weighted Blanket seems to be an exception. ![]() Weighted blankets are popular because they’re both warm and calming, but they’re not always the most attractive. Process of getting insert into cover after washing is cumbersomeīlanket makes noise as you shift around in bed Luckily, you can hand wash the blanket if you have a bath tub or a big enough sink. They walk you through using manual settings in a convoluted way. ![]() Unfortunately, due to the wiring, it’s a bit complicated to wash this blanket-and the instructions aren’t much help. Our tester turned it on high during an unexpectedly warm day, but noticed the heat delivered was minimal. It has three different heat settings, but also adjusts automatically based on surrounding temperatures. The blanket heats up pretty quickly, too. It also comes in a dozen different color options-neutral grays, creams, and browns-so you can choose the one that best matches your space. The silky-soft blanket is the perfect size for a single person-50 by 70 inches-and doesn’t shed at all. There’s also an extra switch that keeps it from popping out during the night, as well as a two-hour safety shutoff to prevent overheating. The attractive blanket has a plug that is discreetly embedded at the foot of the blanket (though it’s worth noting that you can feel the wires through the blanket). In fact, this blanket received perfect scores from our testers in multiple categories, including quality, warmth, and value. Manual machine washing instructions are complexĪ faux fur blanket is great, but a faux fur blanket that heats up is even better-especially if it looks as good as this one does. But there’s a bit of good news: Our tester washed the blanket herself and said it dried on a drying rack in less than a day. In fact, the company suggests dry cleaning, which would cost you even more in the long-run. If there’s any downside-especially given the price-it’s that the blanket can’t take a spin in the dryer. Plus, you can choose from two different sizes and even get matching pillow covers. It even comes tied with a pretty grosgrain ribbon. There were absolutely no little hairs or flyaways left behind.”īecause of these special touches, the Pottery Barn Faux Alpaca Throw makes a great gift-for yourself or for someone else. “The fleece’s texture feels good, but finding a good fleece isn’t as hard as finding an amazing, durable faux fur. The softness rivals any blanket or throw we’ve ever used,” our tester said. "You can’t help but run your fingers through the faux fur. It also has an attractive velvet border and reverses to solid polyester if you want to change things up for more of a silky feel. This faux alpaca blanket, which is made from certified nontoxic fabric, has a short and dense pile that’s incredibly soft and fluffy. Pottery Barn Faux Alpaca Throw Review: Luxuriously Soft Of course, you could also always opt for one of UnHide’s more lightweight blankets-like the Lil' Marsh, which weighs half as much and comes in three different sizes. While our testers liked that the queen size covered their body (and then some!), they noted that the 9-pound weight was a bit heavy to move around and even fold up after use. The size of the blanket is both a pro and a con, depending on how you look at it. Our tester washed the blanket on the delicate setting and dried it for 15 minutes without heat before draping it over a drying rack. (Perfect for those with allergies.) Because of this, the blanket can also be machine-washed without damage. What’s more, our testers said the blanket, which is made of 90 percent recycled materials, didn’t shed or attract pet hair. Made of a synthetic material meant to mimic chinchilla fur, the Marshmallow is ultra-fluffy and better equipped to retain its fluff than real fur-no matter how long your binge-watching session is. ![]() If what you really want is a super soft and comfortable blanket that’s sizable enough to engulf you, you’ll love the UnHide Marshmallow. Monochromatic tones look less like real fur The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board. ![]()
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