Marten: Hey guys, Marten here from Mattress Clarity. I review a lot of mattresses and
bedding products. I hear the name Purple quite a bit. They are definitely top of the heap
when it comes to mattresses, bedding, and even pillows. When I heard they were getting
into the weighted blanket game, I was very interested to try out the weighted blanket.
It's a collaboration with Gravity, a producer of very high-quality, weighted blankets. Weighted
blankets, I've also reviewed. I want to talk about the Purple + Gravity Blanket, what its
design is like, my experience with it, who it's a good fit, and who it's not a good fit
for. Let's get started.
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Marten: Before we get started, if you want to find out more about weighted blankets,
you want to take a look at my top picks for weighted blankets or you want to read the
written review for the Purple + Gravity Blanket, just go to mattressclarity.com. Let's take
a look at the Purple + Gravity Blanket right now.
First up, in terms of weight options, you only have one weight option. That's 35 pounds.
I've talked about this before. In terms of finding the right weighted blanket for you,
most companies usually recommend taking your body weight, dividing that by 10, then adding
or subtracting one or two pounds.
For instance, I'm 250 pounds. Divide my weight by 10, that's 25 pounds. Usually, add or subtract
one or two pounds. I usually shoot for a 25-pound weighted blanket. This is much heavier than
most weighted blankets I've tried at 35 pounds.
In terms of size options, you only have one. It's a queen/king size, 90 inches by 90 inches,
so quite a bit of spread. It hangs off the side of the mattress. In terms of color options,
you only have one. That's anchor gray. What sets this blanket apart is going to be the
cover. That's what Purple has designed. It's a dual-sided cover.
On one side, you have a mink fabric made of polyester, very smooth to the touch and also
pretty warm as well. It's for those colder nights to use that side. The other side is
going to be a cool tech fabric. This is also polyester, but it's also hypoallergenic. It
also is going to help with moisture-wicking. It's very breathable. This is going to be
for those warmer nights.
Inside the weighted blanket, the actual weighted blanket itself, we're going to have 100 percent
cotton in the shell, a standard graded stitching here as well. Inside, you're going to have
weighted glass beads. On the edges, you're going to have these duvet ties tied to weighted
blanket inside the duvet cover.
In terms of care, it's very easy. You can take the weighted blanket out. You can wash
the cover at home in the washer and dryer. You can also dry-clean it. If you have to
clean the weighted blanket itself, you can only spot-clean that.
Let's talk about my experience with the Purple + Gravity Blanket. First of all, speaking
about weight, there's only one option, 35 pounds, the heaviest weighted blanket I've
come across. For a larger person like me, 250 pounds, this is a good match for me. It's
pretty heavy, but I definitely don't feel too smothered by the weighted blanket.
I do worry, though that lighter people might find this weighted blanket to be too heavy.
For me, good match in terms of weight. In terms of size, it's wider than I usually prefer.
It's 90 inches by 90 inches. It hangs off the side of the bed. When I'm moving around
on the bed, I did have some issues with falling off, being pulled off by its own weight.
Personally, I prefer a weighted blanket more of a throw size to fit the size of my body,
not the size of my bed, so wider than I would like. In terms of weight distribution, it's
pretty decent. The squares are not too wide on the blanket itself, nice, even weight across
my entire body.
As I said before, what makes weighted blankets stand out is the cover from Purple. You have
two sides. You have the mink side and then the cool tech fabric side. Mink side against
my skin, very soft, good on those colder nights.
On those warmer nights, using the cool tech fabric on the other side, very good match
for me, nice and cooling. I wouldn't say I'm sleeping cold, but I'm not overheating underneath
this weighted blanket.
Lastly, how did the Purple + Gravity Weighted Blanket work for me as a weighted blanket?
Well, I can say it worked pretty well. Using this at night or for a nap during the day,
lulled me into a nice, relaxed state. I had no trouble sleeping underneath this weighted
blanket. I woke up feeling nice and refreshed.
Let's talk about the pros, who I think this weighted blanket might be a good fit for.
First off, if you're looking for a weighted blanket with numerous feels in one blanket,
I would take a look at the Purple + Gravity Blanket. You have this duvet cover that's
flippable.
On one side, you have a mink fabric that's very warm and comforting. On the other side,
you have a cool tech fabric which is very cool to the touch, very good for those warmer
nights.
Also, if you're looking for a very heavy weighted blanket, this is 35 pounds, one of the heavier
weighted blankets I've ever come across. Whether you're a larger person or you want something
with some extra weight, take a look at the Purple + Gravity Blanket.
Last but not least, if you're looking for something easy to clean, easy to maintain,
I would also take a look at the Purple + Gravity Blanket. It comes with this free duvet cover.
You can remove that, easily wash and dry that at home, very easy to keep this weighted blanket
clean.
Now let's talk about the cons, who I think this weighted blanket might not be the best
fit for. First off, if you're looking for a weighted blanket with lots of size options,
lots of weight options, you're probably going to want to look elsewhere. They only have
one size option -- that's queen/king, 90 inches by 90 inches -- and only one weight option,
35 pounds.
Also, with that heavier weight, this is not the best match for smaller people, children,
and those with mobility issues. The company recommends not using this for children or
people who have trouble moving around at night.
Last but not least, this is one of the pricier weighted blankets that I've tried. It's $300
at full price. If you're looking for something more affordable, there are better options
out there.
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Marten: I want to answer some frequently asked questions about weighted blankets. The first
question is, do weighted blankets sleep hot? I can say a lot of weighted blankets definitely
do. They have this heavier fill, less breathable than a lot of comforters. It traps more heat,
can make you overheat at night.
The second question is, do weighted blankets help with anxiety? The answer is yes. Many
studies have shown that weighted blankets can reduce feelings of anxiety, help you with
anxiety, sleep better, and wake up feeling more rested with fewer feelings of anxiety.
Personally, I struggle with anxiety. That's why I use a weighted blanket, for just that
reason. If you want to know more about how weighted blankets work with anxiety, check
out my video about my three-day test with a weighted blanket.
The final question is, how do I find the right weight for me? Most companies recommend taking
your body weight, dividing that by 10, then adding or subtracting one or two pounds. I'm
250 pounds. Divide that by 10. 25 pounds. I could go for a 25-pound weighted blanket,
27, up to 30, or even down to 18 pounds.
In the end, I think the Purple + Gravity Blanket is a good match for those who want something
very heavy, something that has two feels in one blanket. Those who want more weight and
size options, those who are on the smaller side, those who want to save some money might
want to look elsewhere.
That's about it. If you're just getting started looking for a mattress or bedding products,
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