The 15 Best Blankets of 2023 | by The Spruce

We compiled expert recommendations from Byrne, then researched and tested high-quality options of various sizes and materials. One of our top choices is The Company Store’s Chunky Cable Knit Throw , a warm, welcoming blanket made of ultra-soft combed cotton. Ahead, the best blankets for every room and budget.

Whether it’s a throw, quilt, or coverlet, blankets provide the ultimate balance of functionality and style. “Blankets are such a lovely way to add softness to a lounge space,” says interior designer Katy Byrne , adding that they’re especially needed during the colder months.

What to Look For

The Company Store Chunky Cable Knit Throw

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What We Like

• Exceptionally soft

• Distinctly drapey

• Machine-washable

What We Don’t Like

• Only one size

If we could only pick one blanket to snuggle with until the end of time, we’d have to go with the Chunky Cable Knit Throw from The Company Store. It’s woven from 100 percent ring-spun cotton, an ultra-fine yet durable fiber. The cotton is also carefully combed for an extra-soft feel and a distinctly drapey quality.

This blanket features a sweater-like cable knitting pattern, giving it a subtle three-dimensional texture. While the design is reminiscent of fall and winter comforts, we can easily picture it draped over a front porch rocking chair in the summer or in a sunroom during the spring.

There are four neutral, seasonless colors to choose from. However, it only comes in one size, 50 x 70 inches, which is 10 inches longer than the standard throw blanket size. The Cable Knit Throw looks great at the foot of a bed, tossed over the back of a sofa, hung on a blanket ladder, rolled up into a basket—you name it. We also love that it’s machine-washable and even dryer-friendly.

Price at time of publish: $139

Size: 50 x 70 inches | Material: Cotton | Care: Machine-wash, tumble-dry

Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Blanket

4.8

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Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Blanket Keeps Its Shape and Softness

What We Like

• Budget-friendly

• Incredibly soft

• Machine-washable

What We Don’t Like

• Not a high-end design

On a budget? Bedsure’s Sherpa Fleece Blanket is an affordable option that earned high marks from our home tester, who said it’s incredibly soft and easy to wash and dry alongside the rest of her laundry. With a weight of 260 grams per square meter (GSM), it’s lightweight with a warm outer shell.

This blanket has velvety microfiber fleece on one side and sherpa (faux sheepskin) on the other. We love that it comes in over 20 colors and four sizes: throw, twin, queen, and king. While it doesn’t have a particularly high-end look or feel, our tester said it maintains its shape and texture after washing and drying—a quality that’s especially impressive given the low price.

Price at time of publish: $25

Sizes: Throw, twin, queen, king | Material: Microfiber, sherpa | Care: Machine-wash, tumble-dry

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Parachute Alpaca Bouclé Throw

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What We Like

• On-trend yet versatile

• Lightweight and fluffy

• Exceptionally soft

What We Don’t Like

• Expensive

• Dry-clean only

Parachute’s Alpaca Bouclé Throw is woven from—you guessed it—alpaca wool and a polyamide (microfiber) blend. Featuring a distinctly soft and nubbly bouclé texture and a 4-inch fringe on each end, it’s on-trend but also super versatile.

This blanket only comes in one size (50 x 70 inches) and two colors, cream, and light gray. Still, the neutral design is a perfect choice for year-round use. The only other thing to note is that the fluffy, lightweight fabric calls for dry cleaning.

Price at time of publish: $249

Size: 50 x 70 inches | Material: Alpaca, polyamide blend | Care: Dry-clean

Cozy Earth Bamboo Blanket

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What We Like

• Soft and cozy

• Temperature-regulating

• Moisture-wicking

What We Don’t Like

• Only one color

Looking for an extra bedding layer? Cozy Earth has you covered—literally. Made of bamboo-derived viscose, this blanket provides natural temperature regulation. This means it’ll cool you off if you overheat and warm you up when you’re feeling cold. Bamboo is also breathable with inherent moisture-wicking abilities, making it an excellent choice for folks who get night sweats.

The fabric is soft and smooth with an ever-so-slightly fuzzy quality. This blanket comes in four sizes, including twin, queen/full, king, and baby. There’s only one color available (white), but this may not matter if you place it between your duvet and top sheet.

Price at time of publish: $289

Sizes: Twin, queen/full, king, baby | Material: Bamboo-derived viscose | Care: Machine-wash, tumble-dry

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Pottery Barn Faux Fur Alpaca Throw

4.7

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What We Like

• Exceptionally soft

• Nice weight and warmth

• OEKO-TEX certified

What We Don’t Like

• Layers separate

• Tricky to dry

The Pottery Barn Faux Alpaca Throw clocked an almost-perfect overall score from our home tester, who said it has a nice weight (800 grams per square meter, to be exact) and excellent warmth. She also loved the luxuriously soft texture.

The vegan imitation fur is acrylic, and the back is polyester fleece. We appreciate that this blanket is machine-washable on a cold cycle and technically dryer-friendly. However, our tester said the layers tend to separate in the wash, and drying takes a really long time (whether you tumble it or let it air-dry).

Price at time of publish: $149

Sizes: 50 x 60, 60 x 80 inches | Material: Acrylic, polyester | Care: Machine-wash, tumble-dry

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Bearaby Tree Napper Weighted Blanket

Pottery Barn

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What We Like

• Temperature-regulating

• Different weights available

• OEKO-TEX and Fair Trade certified

What We Don’t Like

• Expensive

The Bearaby Tree Napper is a weighted blanket that’s perfect for restless sleepers. This chunky-knit blanket is available in three weights ranging from 15 to 25 pounds. It’s made of Tencel lyocell, organic cotton, and a tiny bit of spandex for flexibility.

The thermal-regulating materials also help cool you off when you overheat and insulate your body if you get the chills. We also reviewed the brand’s Cotton Napper and found it to have an instantly calming feel. It was also surprisingly breathable for a weighted blanket. The Tree Napper is pricey, but we appreciate that it’s Fair Trade and Oeko-Tex certified, ensuring it’s made by ethically treated workers and free of harmful chemicals.

Price at time of publish: $269

Weights: 15, 20, and 25 pounds | Material: Tencel, cotton, spandex | Care: Machine-wash

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Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Barefoot in the Wild Throw

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What We Like

• Chic and versatile

• Ultra-plush and stretchy

• Machine-washable

What We Don’t Like

• Pricey

• Only one size

The Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw is a viral product for a good reason. The line has plenty of lovely solid hues, but the leopard-print Barefoot in the Wild collection is irresistibly chic and surprisingly versatile. This blanket is woven from polyester into an ultra-plush, stretchy knit material.

The price is steep, and there’s only one size available (54 x 72 inches), but the cuddly, cozy feel is like no other. This blanket is also conveniently machine-washable. We think it’s the perfect accent to any room’s neutral decor, and it makes a great gift for any teen girl in your life.

Price at time of publish: $180

Size: 54 x 70 inches | Material: Polyester | Care: Machine-wash, tumble dry

Nest Bedding Organic Waffle Throw Blanket

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What We Like

• Light yet lofty

• GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified

• Sustainable supply chain

What We Don’t Like

• Limited sizes

For something a bit lighter, consider the Organic Waffle Throw from Nest Bedding. As the name suggests, it’s made of organic cotton certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). It’s also Oeko-Tex certified, ensuring it’s free of substances that could harm you or the planet.

Not only that, but it’s made in a solar-powered facility with a recycled water-dying technique and arrives in recycled packaging. The blanket itself is relatively thin, folding or rolling up compactly for storage. However, it also has a lofty appeal, thanks to the waffle weave. We just wish it came in a couple more sizes.

Price at time of publish: $95

Sizes: Throw, baby | Material: Organic cotton | Care: Machine-wash, tumble-dry

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Coyuchi Topanga Organic Matelasse Throw

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What We Like

• GOTS-certified cotton

• Crinkled chambray surface

• Machine-washable

What We Don’t Like

• May not fit everyone’s aesthetic

To add some texture to your space, go with the Coyuchi Topanga Throw. It’s made of 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton and loomed using a matelasse technique. This gives it a quilt-like quality without the extra weight or stitching. We recognize this distressed finish may not be for everyone; however, we couldn’t pass up including this blanket’s unique finish and responsible construction.

The Topanga’s crinkled chambray surface features subtle stripes on each end for a hint of contrast, while the raw edges are finished with a zigzag stitch to prevent fraying. This blanket only comes in a throw size, but you can choose from four stylish hues. It’s also conveniently machine-washable, and you can toss it in the dryer or air-dry it to save energy.

Price at time of publish: $148

Size: Throw | Material: Organic cotton | Care: Machine-wash, tumble or air-dry

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Brooklinen Honeycomb Wool Throw Blanket

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What We Like

• Naturally insulating

• Thermal-regulating

• Ethically sourced

What We Don’t Like

• Expensive

• Limited colors/sizes

• Dry-cleaning recommended

If you’re partial to wool, this textured number from Brooklinen might be your best bet. The Honeycomb Throw Blanket is ethically sourced from animal fleece and made in a family-run mill in Germany.

The one-of-a-kind piece is naturally insulating with inherent thermal-regulating properties. Boasting a weight of 1,600 GSM, you can bet it’ll keep you warm in the winter. It is expensive, but that is to be expected with genuine wool. Also, while you might be able to clean it at home, the brand recommends dry cleaning to preserve the natural lanolin in the wool.

Price at time of publish: $249

Size: 83 x 60 inches | Material: Wool | Care: Dry-clean

ChappyWrap Harborview Herringbone Light Blue Blanket

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What We Like

• Reversible

• Resistant to shrinkage and pilling

• Finished edges

What We Don’t Like

• Expensive

ChappyWrap is known for irresistibly soft and spacious blankets, making the Harborview Herringbone Light Blue Blanket an obvious pick for our roundup. Aside from the attractive color scheme and pattern, this blanket’s cotton, acrylic, and polyester blend makes it warm, yet lightweight enough to layer on top of a comforter or quilt.

The herringbone pattern is also reversible, so you can choose between a predominantly blue or white scheme, depending on your home’s decor. ChappyWrap also promises its blankets are resistant to shrinkage and pilling, which we consider to be a huge plus in terms of maintenance. An edge binding also helps the blanket to maintain its shape and prevents annoying pulls.

Price at time of publish: $135

Size: 80 x 60 inches | Material: Cotton blend | Care: Machine wash cold and tumble dry

Boll & Branch Waffle Bed Blanket

4.7

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What We Like

• Pre-shrunk fabric

• GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified

• Oversized cut

What We Don’t Like

• Susceptible to pulling

A waffle knit blanket can be a great alternative to a traditional fuzzy blanket, especially if you prefer a lightweight, yet cozy feel. The Boll & Branch Waffle Bed Blanket is made from 100 percent long-staple organic cotton and the fabric is pre-shrunk to prevent unwanted shrinkage with additional washing. We appreciate that Boll & Branch uses an oversized cut on each of the three sizes to ensure the blanket comfortably covers any bed.

Every step in this blanket’s production is also ethical and better for the environment thanks to a Fair Trade factory, plus the cotton is Oeko-Tex and GOTS certified. You’ll enjoy crawling under this blanket’s cozy, yet lightweight waffle knit, but we recommend keeping it away from pets and other items around your home that may snag it.

Price at time of publish: $238

Size: Twin, full/queen, king/Cal. king | Material: Organic cotton | Care: Machine wash cold and tumble dry

Sunbeam Royal Luxe Heated Blanket

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What We Like

• Efficiently heats entire blanket

• Easy to wash

• Covers multiple bed sizes

What We Don’t Like

• Requires wall outlet

If you’re always looking for an extra boost of warmth, the Sunbeam Royal Luxe Heated Blanket is a great choice. With 12 heat settings and a 12-hour timer, you can snuggle up at night never worrying about the chill again. To wash this blanket, you just unplug the wall cord and toss it in a cold water wash. You do need to air dry this blanket, which may be challenging with a larger size.

This blanket also does have to be plugged into a wall outlet, so you may need to rearrange some cords for it to easily reach a wall socket near your bed. While a heated blanket certainly isn’t for everyone, it can be a great bedding choice for people who run cold at night or want to save a bit of money on their heat bill.

Price at time of publish: $70

Size: Twin, full, queen, and king | Material: Polyester | Care: Machine wash and line dry

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Riley Home Textured Cotton Coverlet

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What We Like

• Durable construction

• Soft finish

• OEKO-TEX certified

What We Don’t Like

• Some colors frequently sold out

The Riley Home Textured Cotton Coverlet is the perfect option if you’re looking for a blanket that’s still warm, yet light enough to be used on its own during summer months and can also serve as added warmth in the winter. Made from 100 percent combed cotton that’s also Oeko-Tex certified, this blanket is soft to the touch and already has the lived-in cotton finish.

We also appreciate the textured finish that’s more resistant to snags and pulling compared to waffle and knit blankets. We only wish this blanket was less popular, so more of its colors were readily available to purchase!

Price at time of publish: $160

Size: Twin/twin XL, full/queen, king/California king | Material: Combed cotton | Care: Machine wash cold and tumble dry

IKEA INGABRITTA Throw, Yellow

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What We Like

• Affordable

• Multiple colors available

• Stretchy knit finish

What We Don’t Like

• May snag easily

If you’re not concerned about the construction style or type of material a blanket is made from, the Ikea INGABRITTA blanket is a great budget-friendly pick. With its breathable waffle weave and five different colors to choose from, this blanket is a fuss-free option.

It’s only available in one size, but the knit finish offers more stretch than other finished-edge blankets in this roundup. We are slightly hesitant about this blanket’s durability against snags and pulls, so we recommend keeping it away from surfaces that may pull it (buttons, zippers, raw-edge coffee tables).

Price at time of publish: $25

Size: 51 x 67 inches | Material: Acrylic and cotton | Care: Machine wash cold and tumble dry