How It Works
How It Works
Dive under the blanket and get the lowdown on how The Rested benefits you
What is a weighted blanket?
A weighted blanket is exactly what it sounds like - a heavy blanket.The deep touch pressure from the evenly distributed weight of the blanket releases endorphins and allows for deep, restful sleep.
Don’t just take our word for it, there is plenty of medical research that has shown the calming benefits of sleeping under weight.
The science behind weighted blankets
The science behind weighted blankets is rooted in deep touch pressure therapy. Sleeping underweight releases endorphins and serotonin, otherwise known as happy hormones. Serotonin then naturally turns into Melatonin, the sleep hormone, which sends signals to your body and brain to relax and settle in for sleep.
As well as releasing calming and relaxing hormones, deep touch pressure keeps hormones that hinder rest at bay.
Cortisol, otherwise known as the stress hormone, can be significantly decreased through deep touch pressure, allowing your mind and body to further relax and surrender to sleep.
Weighted blankets don’t just help you get to sleep, they also improve the quality of your sleep and has a positive effect on insomnia. Deep touch pressure makes your body and muscles physically relax and release tension as if your entire body exhales deeply. The pressure then reduces tossing and turning throughout the night, allowing you to enter deep sleep that lasts longer.
Numerous studies have shown that sleeping with a weighted blanket can help reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Falling asleep faster and achieving deeper sleep for longer has resulted in people feeling better rested when they wake, giving them the energy and peace of mind to perform at their best. Which is something that is sadly lacking for most Australians with one in five people experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness.
Which weight is right for me?
The weight of your blanket will depend on your own weight. Weighted blankets should be at least 10% of your body weight in order to effectively achieve deep touch pressure.
Another thing to consider is the weight distribution of the blanket. Our blankets are naturally weighted with layered organic cotton and a small amount of lycra, handwoven into a chunky, luxe blanket that’ll not only give you your best sleep ever, it’ll look ah-maze-balls too.
Unlike blankets weighted with beads or sand, our woven design ensures the weight is always evenly distributed across the whole body, without applying uneven pressure. And it won’t leak sand grit into your bed. Or make your bed look…. we don’t want to say ugly, so we’ll say unfortunate
How to use your weighted blanket
Once you have your weighted blanket, you might be wondering how to use it. For beginners, it’s best to start slow. Test the blanket out while you’re just relaxing so that you can feel the sensation of its full weight.
On your first few nights of sleep, try covering only your legs with the blanket, then progress to covering half your body for the next few days before you completely cover your body with the blanket.
It’s important to allow your body to get used to the sensation gradually, as big, sudden changes can often confuse our bodies.
Take it slow and steady and test out your preferred way to use the blanket. Some ways you might like to try using it are either over or under your sheet, on top of a doona or on the couch when it is wrapped around you. As long as you are focusing on ensuring the weight of the blanket is on you not the bed or couch then you’ll get the maximum benefits from the blanket.
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The Rested Weighted Blanket
Regular price $359.00
- 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
- We only use GOTS Certified dyes
- 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Desperate for a good night’s sleep? Tired of waking up not feeling properly rested? Introducing The Rested. Our luxe weighted blankets designed to help you get to sleep faster, improve the quality of your sleep, and reduce stress and anxiety through deep touch pressure.
Our weighted blankets are knitted from a jersey fabric made of organic cotton, with a touch of lycra. They’ve been constructed this way so that they have a little bit of give in the fabric while retaining their shape. Something often lacking with other weighted blankets on the market.
The materials are layered into a heavy yarn which is handwoven into a gorgeous, luxe design. This woven design makes the blanket breathable so you don’t overheat. The natural materials and even weight distribution create the perfect combination to send you into hibernation.
As with everything that ends up in your bed, you want to be super selective. We feel the same way. That’s why you won’t find anything nasty, such as chemicals in our handmade and natural products.
We’re proud to be the only premium ethically sourced and sustainably made weighted blanket supplier in Australia. Yes, that might mean we aren’t the cheapest product on the market but how can you put a price on a good night’s sleep.
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Body Weight |
Blanket Weight |
Blanket Size |
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35kg - 55kg |
5kg |
80cm x 160cm |
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55kg - 80kg |
7kg |
94cm x 170cm |
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80kg + |
9kg |
100cm x 180cm |
Weighted blankets for children
Weighted blankets are not suitable for children under two. Choose the lightest blanket for children, and make sure that they can easily remove the blanket from themselves unassisted before they start using it.
See The Full Size Guide Here
The science behind weighted blankets is rooted in deep touch pressure therapy. Sleeping underweight releases endorphins and serotonin, otherwise known as happy hormones. Serotonin naturally turns into Melatonin, the sleep hormone, which sends signals to your body and brain to relax and settle in for sleep.
Cortisol, otherwise known as the stress hormone, can be significantly decreased through deep touch pressure, allowing your mind and body to further relax and surrender to sleep.
Weighted blankets don’t just help you get to sleep, they also improve the quality of your sleep and has a positive effect on insomnia. Deep touch pressure makes your body and muscles physically relax and release tension as if your entire body exhales deeply. The pressure then reduces tossing and turning throughout the night, allowing you to enter deep sleep that lasts longer.
Numerous studies have shown that sleeping with a weighted blanket can help reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Falling asleep faster and achieving deeper sleep for longer has resulted in people feeling better rested when they wake, giving them the energy and peace of mind to perform at their best. Which is something that is sadly lacking for most Australians with one in five people experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness.
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GOTS Certified - We take care to only use GOTS Certified cotton and dyes, making us the only premium ethically sourced and sustainably made weighted blanket supplier in Australia
- 100% Organic Cotton - Our weighted blankets are made from naturally and sustainably grown Cotton without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilisers. Our cotton is 100% organic, GOTS certified and grown under fair trade guidelines to protect both our workers and our planet. The organic cotton is combined with a small amount of lycra that is woven into a chunky yarn which is long-lasting and entirely biodegradable and compostable.
- Environmentally Friendly Dyes - The dyes we use are also completely eco-friendly. Only azo and heavy-metal free colours are used to dye our blankets, and they’re not chemically softened or bleached with chlorine. All wastewater from the dying process is treated to make it pollution free and disposed of responsibly. The blankets are mechanically dyed and softened to ensure that you aren’t breathing in harmful chemicals as you sleep.