The 10 Best Blankets of 2023

Best Overall

The Company Store Chunky Cable Knit Throw

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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: $118

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

Best Budget

Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Blanket

4.8

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On a budget? Bedsure is a solid choice. The brand's Sherpa Fleece Blanket earned a 4.8 out of 5 overall score from our home tester, who said it's incredibly soft. In addition to the wallet-friendly price tag, she appreciated that it's machine-washable and dryer-friendly.

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, including 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.

Price at time of publish: $17

_{Sizes: Throw, twin, queen, king | Material: Microfiber, sherpa | Weight: 260 GSM | Care: Machine-wash, tumble-dry}

Best Splurge

Parachute Alpaca Bouclé Throw

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Open to splurging on a high-end blanket? Look no further than Parachute. The brand'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}

Best Faux Fur

Pottery Barn Faux Fur Alpaca Throw

4.7

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Pottery Barn makes our favorite faux fur blanket. The 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 fur-like material is acrylic, and the back is polyester fleece. We like 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 | Weight: 800 GSM | Care: Machine-wash, tumble-dry}

Best Weighted

Bearaby Tree Napper Weighted Blanket

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Byrne is a fan of the Bearaby Tree Napper. "It's absolutely gorgeous," she tells The Spruce. "I drape one over most sofas in living areas." This chunky-knit weighted 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. Our home tester reviewed the brand's Cotton Napper and said it has an instantly calming feel. She also said it's 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}

Best Lightweight

Nest Bedding Organic Waffle Throw Blanket

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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: $79

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

Best Patterned

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Barefoot in the Wild Throw

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We also like the Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw. While the line has lots of lovely solid hues, 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.

You may have seen these celebrity-favorite blankets on the occasional episode of The Kardashians. And we're here to tell you the hoopla is legit. 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.

Price at time of publish: $170

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

Best Textured

Coyuchi Topanga Organic Matelasse Throw

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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.

The Topanga's crinkled chambray surface features subtle stripes on each end for a hint of contrast, while the raw edges have zigzag stitching 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}

Best Wool

Brooklinen Honeycomb Wool Throw Blanket

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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 fleeces 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 grams per square meter, you can bet it'll keep you warm in the winter. It's expensive, which is often to be expected with genuine wool. Also, while you might be able to clean it at home, the brand recommends dry cleaning.

Price at time of publish: $249

_{Size: 83 x 60 inches | Material: Wool | Weight: 1,600 GSM | Care: Dry-clean}