Introducing our luxury weighted blankets
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The Weigh Better Sleep difference
How we created South Africa's best weighted blanket
I’ve slept with a weighted blanket my entire life—through every season, every year. In my community, it’s more than just a sleep aid; it’s a trusted, time-tested resource.
My own blanket, hand-sewn by my grandmother over 20 years ago, was crafted from well-worn fabrics and weighs more than 15 kilograms. It became my lifelong companion, a comforting hug that I couldn’t imagine sleeping without.
But over time, even this beloved blanket started to show signs of wear. Finding a replacement, however, was a challenge I hadn’t expected. High-quality weighted blankets were nearly impossible to find in South Africa. Those I did try fell short—poor fabrics, uneven weight distribution, impractical designs, and lengthy delivery times.
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That’s when I decided to do what my grandmother had done decades ago: make my own. Driven by her legacy and my own standards, I spent months refining the design, choosing quality materials, and testing each detail until I created a blanket that honoured the past but was built for today’s needs.
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And so, Weigh Better Sleep was born. Now, it’s my mission to bring this age-old sleep secret to South Africa, helping others find the same deep, restorative sleep I’ve cherished my entire life.
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Welcome to a better way to sleep. Welcome to Weigh Better Sleep.
The science
Our weighted blankets are designed to revolutionise your sleep experience through the principles of deep touch pressure therapy. This starts with the activation of your parasympathetic nervous system—the body's built-in relaxation response. Under the calming embrace of our weighted blankets, the gentle pressure distributed across your body stimulates this system, inducing a sense of calm and tranquility—just like a mother's hug.
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Much like a comforting hug, the evenly distributed weight provides a sense of security and grounding, reducing restlessness and promoting deeper, more restorative sleep. Embrace the cocoon-like comfort of our blankets and discover the transformative power of a truly restful night.
