How to Choose the Best Blanket
Cuddling up beneath your favorite blanket is the perfect way to end the day, but finding the option that’s “just right” takes a little searching. When it comes to how to choose a blanket, consider intended use, preferred warmth level, and what material is best for the season. Explore our blanket buying guide to find the right option for you, whether you prefer a lightweight throw for lazy days or a winter-weight blanket for the bed.
Blanket Versus Throw: What’s the Difference?
A throw blanket is smaller than a regular blanket meant for a bed, making it the perfect size to drape over the arm of a chair or the foot of the bed. Regular blankets are most often available in the same sizes as mattresses: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, and King. Blankets and throws come in various designs, such as knit, matelassé, jacquard-woven, velvet, or fleece—and we even offer quilted styles.
- There are a few main blanket types. The most popular options include:
- Down or down alternative blankets used as the topmost bedding layer
- Decorative—and warm—quilts, coverlets, and bedspreads
- Smaller throw blankets available in varying weights
- Kids’ hooded blankets to bring fun to play time and bedtime
