Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Wanted to Know About Weighted Blankets (But Were Too Tired to Ask)
A weighted blanket is something of a superhero in the world of sleep and stress management. It's a great tool that can help you finally get a good night's sleep and reduce those anxious thoughts. While these heavy blankets go by different names, don't worry about learning a new type of blanket. These blankets are known by many names, including: 'heavy blanket', 'weighted blanket', 'Gravity Blanket', 'Gravity blanket', 'gravity blanket' and in English the 'weighted blanket'. But don't worry, it's still that fabulous weighted blanket you love! If you have any questions, feel free to email us or start a chat - our expert superheroes are always here to help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Gravity® Blanket is a high-quality weighted blanket that can help with sleep disorders, restlessness and developmental disorders such as ADHD, Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome or autism. Our blankets are also used successfully for sensory integration disorders.
The weight of the weighted blanket is spread evenly over the body and creates the feeling of a soft and loving embrace. The body relaxes and the stress and anxiety level drops and you then fall asleep peacefully or unwind.
Weighted blankets are more than just a therapeutic tool. They are beautifully designed soft blankets that you can use with comfort throughout the year.
As the name suggests, a weighted blanket is not an ordinary comforter. A weighted blanket is heavier than a normal duvet. The weight depends on your body weight and height. The pressure of the blanket has a relaxing effect on the joints, muscles and tendons. You will relax mentally and physically. Read the following article if you want to know more about how a weighted blanket works:
Nothing is a must, but we recommend choosing a weighted blanket of at least 10% of your body weight. Remember that your blanket is a unique and long-term investment.
If you need help determining the right weight for you, you can consult the corresponding weight tables or you can simply contact us via our contact form, chat, whatsapp or schedule a phone appointment with us.
Keep in mind that weighted blankets can have different effects per individual. The first positive effects can already appear after a few days, but it is also possible that they only appear after a few weeks before your body has had a chance to get used to it. Give yourself time. After all, you have 31 nights to try our Gravity weighted blankets!
It has been scientifically proven that a weighted blanket has a positive effect on the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
- - Sleep disorders, insomnia (insomnia)
- ADD and ADHD
- Tension and stress
- Asperger Syndrome and Autism
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) caused by chemotherapy or menopause
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Internal and physical tension
- Sensory integration disorders
- At the age of 65 and over, the symptoms of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's can be reduced
- Dementia
- And more (See our knowledge base for more information)
Size does matter! Because weighted blankets are tailored to your body weight, the blankets may only be used by you or by someone who weighs the same as you. However, we are working on something new for everyone who would like a 2-person weighted blanket. So keep an eye on our site regularly!
At Gravity® we focus on sustainability and fair working conditions in the production of our weighted blankets. The blankets are made in the European Union. We only use materials of the highest quality, so you get a high-quality product that you can enjoy for years and that gives you a good night's sleep and relaxation.
Other suppliers have their blankets produced at a factory in China, which is often made of inferior materials and under poor working conditions for the factory workers. Therefore, choose a high-quality and fair product.
Normal blankets are often filled with down or feathers. Our weighted blankets are filled with micro glass granules to make them heavier. The granules are very small and you cannot feel them. Our Gravity weighted blankets are hypoallergenic and can therefore also be used by people with allergies. In contrast to normal blankets, the fabric of the Gravity blanket is permeable to air (breathing), so that the temperature under the blanket is and remains pleasant at all times.
No, weighted blankets are safe. Babies and children under 5 years old or under 20 kg should always use the weighted blanket under supervision. When children use the blanket alone, it should always be easy for them to remove the blanket.
Patients with advanced type 2 diabetes should not use a weighted blanket because the blood circulation is weakened. Under no circumstances should a weighted blanket be used on patients with a so-called diabetic foot.
Persons with kidney problems (particularly patients on dialysis) should check with their doctor whether a weighted blanket is allowed for them.
It is important that you can always remove the weighted blanket yourself.