Designed by a team of sleep specialists and product designers in Toronto, the Hush weighted blanket is the product of more than 1,000 hours of collaboration and development. Between three and five times heavier than your standard comforter, the Hush Blanket relies on Deep Pressure Touch (DPT) to reduce anxiety while promoting more restful sleep.
Like other weighted blankets, the Hush helps relax the nervous system, boosting the mood-enhancing and sleep-regulating hormones serotonin and melatonin. At the same time, the blankets work to decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Weighted blankets have been used by medical health professionals to help patients with issues like insomnia and ADHD for decades, but have only recently been introduced into the mainstream as a natural, drug-free tool for improving sleep quality.
The company’s flagship product, the Hush blanket, is filled with nontoxic glass beads to give the blanket its weight. The Hush blanket’s shell is made from pure cotton and sewn into sturdy pockets to keep the glass pellets distributed evenly over the body. The blanket is protected by a removable duvet cover made of ultrasoft minky microfiber fabric.
Ideal for a single user, the original Hush is available in twin (48 x 78 inches) and queen (60 x 80 inches) sizes. The twin size comes in a choice of 10, 15, 20, or 25 pounds, while the queen is offered in a choice of 15, 20, or 25 pounds. The blanket features a light grey cover threaded with a unique stitching pattern designed to be comforting to the touch.
Discover more about the original Hush weighted blanket in our in-depth, unbiased review. Note that while Hush also offers a children’s sized blanket as well as a cooling weighted blanket — Hush Iced — this review will focus on the original Hush weighted blanket.
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General Overview
Pros
Non-toxic glass “sand” fill.
Pure cotton shell sewn into compartments.
Removable, machine-washable duvet cover made from soft minky microfiber.
How Does the Hush Weighted Blanket Compare to Other Weighted Blankets?
As any consumer does with a product they’re considering, our bedding assessments naturally involve comparing them with other similar products. Be it composition, feel, or price, we think it’s important to see how Hush weighted blankets stack up against other weighted blankets.
Check out our selections below to learn about comparable weighted blankets.
What You Need to Know About Hush Weighted Blankets
Sizing and Pricing
See the pricing for different sizes and weights of the Hush blanket below. You’ll notice that with all models (with the exception of the 10-pound twin), the weight of the blanket does not affect the price.
10 pound Twin$159
15, 20, & 25 pound Twin$199
15, 20, & 25 pound Queen$219
Materials and Construction
Next, let’s take a closer look at the construction of the Hush weighted blanket. The blanket is filled with nontoxic glass beads, which give the product its heavy, hug-like weight. The pellets are sewn into small compartments within the interior cotton shell to ensure even weight distribution across the body.
The outer duvet cover is made with a minky microfiber that features a special stitching pattern designed to be comforting to the touch. The outer cover features an exterior zipper on the top of the blanket that allows you to remove it for easy washing. The blanket also includes interior zippers that run along the sides to securely attach the inner cotton shell to the duvet cover, ensuring that the inner blanket remains evenly positioned inside the cover.
Product Name
Inner Fill Material
Outer Shell Material
Weight Options Available
Colors/Patterns Available
The Hush Blanket
Non-toxic glass beads
Minky microfiber duvet cover over a pure cotton inner shell
Available in five-pound increments ranging from 10 to 25 pounds.
Light grey
Cleaning and Care
To clean the Hush blanket’s minky duvet cover, unzip the exterior and interior zippers and remove the inner weighted blanket. The duvet cover can be washed in a conventional machine with gentle detergent. The manufacturers recommend hanging the cover to dry rather than using a dryer.
To clean the inner weighted blanket, the company suggests hand-washing and air-drying to prevent rips around the pockets which would cause the glass beads to spill.
Availability
Hush weighted blankets are available for purchase through the Hush website, as well as through online and third-party retailers, such as amazon.com.
Hush offers free delivery to all 50 states. Orders made from the American site, Hush.com, are shipped from the U.S. and should arrive within five to seven business days.
To order delivery from Canada, shoppers must visit the Canadian site, Hushblankets.ca. Orders made from the Canadian site are shipped free of charge from the company’s Canada location.
Trial Period and Warranty Details
Rather than a warranty, Hush offers a 100-night trial that allows customers to return the blanket within 100 days of delivery for a full refund.
To initiate a return, email customer support at [email protected] explaining your reason for wanting to return your blanket. Once the company receives your blanket, it will be examined for damage, stains, and pet hair.
If the blanket is in good condition, you will receive a full refund — including any shipping fees. Hush donates all of their returned blankets to a camp for children with autism.
Company Information
Customer Service
8 of 10 owner experiences show customers have a positive experience with Hush.
BBB Rating
Hush has earned a B from the Better Business Bureau.
Company History
Hush launched in 2012.
Physical Stores
Hush does not operate any brick-and-mortar locations.
