8 Best Faux Fur Blankets to Buy in 2023

Best Overall

UnHide Marshmallow

4.7

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  5/5
• Fabric
  4/5
• Warmth
  5/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Value
  4/5

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. 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. What’s more, our testers said the blanket, which is made of 90 percent recycled materials, didn’t shed or attract pet hair. (Perfect for those with allergies.) Because of this, the blanket can also be machine-washed without damage. Our tester washed the blanket on the delicate setting and dried it for 15 minutes without heat before draping it over a drying rack. It dried in less than 24 hours.

The size of the blanket is both a pro and a con, depending on how you look at it. 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. 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.

Price at time of publish: $219

_{Size: 60 x 80 inches | Material: Recycled polyester | Weight: 9 pounds | Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low}

Best Budget

Threshold Ruched Faux Rabbit Fur Throw Blanket

4.2

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  4/5
• Fabric
  4/5
• Warmth
  4/5
• Durability
  4/5
• Value
  5/5

The Threshold's Ruched Faux Rabbit Fur Throw is extremely affordable and highly functional. Designed to look like rabbit fur, this blanket is both lightweight and warm, plus it comes in an attractive textured design. It can also be machine washed and dried without compromise. 

The eye-catching ruched detailing makes it stand out from other options in this price range, perfect for sprucing up whatever piece of furniture it's draped over. Note that the ruching looks a bit crisper in the photos—in real life, it's more soft and subtle, especially after people have been sitting on it.

Price at time of publish: $30

_{Size: 50 x 60 inches | Material: Polyester | Weight: 2 pounds | Care: Machine wash, tumble dry}

Best Splurge

Pottery Barn Faux Fur Alpaca Throw

4.7

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  5/5
• Fabric
  4/5
• Warmth
  5/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Value
  4/5

This faux alpaca blanket, which is made from certified nontoxic fabric, has a short and dense pile that’s incredibly soft and fluffy. 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. 

"You can’t help but run your fingers through the faux fur. The softness rivals any blanket or throw we’ve ever used,” our tester said. “The fleece’s texture feels good, but finding a good fleece isn’t as hard as finding an amazing, durable faux fur. There were absolutely no little hairs or flyaways left behind.”

Because of these special touches, the Pottery Barn Faux Alpaca Throw makes a great gift—for yourself or for someone else. It even comes tied with a pretty grosgrain ribbon. Plus, you can choose from two different sizes and even get matching pillow covers.

If there’s any downside—especially given the price—it’s that the blanket can’t take a spin in the dryer. In fact, the company suggests dry cleaning, which would cost you even more in the long-run. 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.

Price at time of publish: $149 for 50 x 60"

_{Size: 50 x 60 inches or 60 x 80 inches | Material: Acrylic, polyester (front); polyester (back) | Weight: Varies | Care: Machine wash, line dry, or dry-clean}

Best Heated

Beautyrest Zuri Heated Throw Blanket

4.4

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  5/5
• Fabric
  3.5/5
• Warmth
  5/5
• Durability
  4/5
• Value
  5/5

A 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. In fact, this blanket received perfect scores from our testers in multiple categories, including quality, warmth, and value. 

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). 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 silky-soft blanket is the perfect size for a single person—50 by 70 inches—and doesn’t shed at all. 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 blanket heats up pretty quickly, too. It has three different heat settings, but also adjusts automatically based on surrounding temperatures. Our tester turned it on high during an unexpectedly warm day, but noticed the heat delivered was minimal. 

Unfortunately, due to the wiring, it’s a bit complicated to wash this blanket—and the instructions aren’t much help. They walk you through using manual settings in a convoluted way. Luckily, you can hand wash the blanket if you have a bath tub or a big enough sink.

Price at time of publish: $80

_{Size: 50 x 70 inches | Material: Polyester | Weight: 3.58 pounds | Care: Hand wash or wash manually in machine following manufacturer instructions; line dry or tumble dry low for 5 minutes, then block and drape to dry}

Best Reversible

UGG Dawson Faux Fur Throw Blanket

4.5

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  4/5
• Fabric
  5/5
• Warmth
  4/5
• Durability
  4/5
• Value
  5/5

Like the brand’s ever-popular boots, this faux fur blanket earns top marks for comfort. It has two sides—one super plush and furry, the other soft and velvet-like—that you’ll have trouble choosing between. Our testers delighted in both, saying it was one of the softest and most luxurious blankets in the mix. It’s just as attractive, too. The muted neutral shades go with anything, but get visual interest from the subtle tonal variations that come from a dip-dye process during manufacturing. 

The blanket isn’t quite as warm as some others, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, since it means you can use it throughout multiple seasons without overheating. The biggest downside is instead the washing process, with UGG recommending dry cleaning only.

Price at time of publish: $70

_{Size: 50 x 70 inches | Material: Polyester | Weight: 3.96 pounds | Care: Dry-clean only}

Best Weighted

Therapedic Faux Fur Weighted Blanket

5

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  5/5
• Fabric
  5/5
• Warmth
  5/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Value
  5/5

Weighted blankets are popular because they’re both warm and calming, but they’re not always the most attractive. Thankfully, Therapedic's Faux Fur Weighted Blanket seems to be an exception. Our testers gave this super soft blanket high scores in every category, including quality, fabric, comfort, durability, warmth, and value. 

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 said it felt supportive without being suffocating or overly warm. The only complaint: It made some noise when shifting—maybe even enough to wake you or someone else up. 

Washing is easy in the sense that the cover can be machine-washed and dried. But it’s worth noting the process as a whole is made more cumbersome by the fact that it’s a bit of a struggle to get the heavy insert back into the cover and then tie all the ties that keep it snugly in place. 

The Therapedic Faux Fur Weighted Blanket is available in two colors, both muted enough to go with most decor schemes.

Price at time of publish: $100

_{Size: 48 x 72 inches | Material: Polyester faux fur, polyester microfiber (cover); glass beads, 50 polyester fill (insert) | Weight: 12, 16, or 20 pounds | Care: Cover, machine wash cold, tumble dry low; insert, spot clean only}

Best Realistic

Frontgate Luxury Faux Fur Throw

4.2

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Our Ratings

• Quality
  4/5
• Fabric
  4/5
• Warmth
  4/5
• Durability
  4/5
• Value
  3/5

When it comes to faux fur, it’s not always about comfort. Sometimes you really want a nice decor piece that looks just like the real thing. That’s exactly what you get with this option from Frontgate. It’s made from fibers sourced from Japan and comes in five different colors.

Our tester tried the Coyote, a mixture of ivory and dark and light brown tones, but you can also choose from Lynx (cream with flecks of black), Timberwolf Gray (light gray), Arctic Hare (solid white), and Chinchilla Gray Ombre (a mix of ash brown and dark gray). You can’t really go wrong—each one is just as realistic as the next and looks like something you’d find in a high-end ski lodge.  

The blanket is also ripe for snuggling. Our tester praised the blanket’s fabric and build quality. The only downside may be washing it: while testers said the throw washed well on the machine's delicate setting, the company recommends dry-cleaning.

Price at time of publish: $179 for 50" x 70"

_{Size: 50 x 70 inches or 68 x 88 inches | Material: Modacrylic, polyester, and polyester velvet | Weight: Varies | Care: Machine wash and line dry or dry-clean}