In the effort to make your home the most comfortable it can be, a super soft blanket is an essential purchase. Yes, they keep you cozy while you sip your coffee and watch TV, but the softest blankets also have the ability to add texture, warmth, and color to a space that was previously lacking. That said, it's not as simple a purchase as you might think.
The first thing you need to determine is which room you're ultimately shopping for. While you can always move your blanket from one place to another, determining a primary location will most definitely impact your pick. A blanket for the bedroom versus the living room will not only influence the color scheme — it'll also influence the size and the specific fabric.
A warm throw blanket for the couch will likely be undersized and made from machine-washable fabric in case of spills, while a winter blanket for your bed should be thicker and large enough to span the length of your mattress. (If you're concerned about size, measure your couch or bed beforehand so you can narrow down your options right off the bat.)
After that, consider your preferred weight, texture, and color. These six blankets are well-rounded enough to suit anyone's preferences, but they all have one thing in common — they're the softest, coziest blankets you can get on Amazon.
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In a hurry? Here are the nine softest blankets:
1. The Overall Best: Chanasya Faux Fur Blanket
2. The Best-Selling, Lightweight Fleece Blanket: Bedsure Fleece Throw Blanket
3. A Thicker Fleece Blanket In Big & Small Sizes: LEISURE TOWN All-Season Oversized Blanket
4. The Softest Cable-Knit Blanket: JINCHAN Cable-Knit Throw Blanket
5. An Affordable Reversible Option: Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
6. A Textured Fleece Blanket That’s Super Affordable: Exclusivo Mezcla Waffle-Textured Soft Fleece Blanket
7. The Softest Weighted Blanket: Soft Touch Weighted Blanket
8. A Double-Sided & Ultra-Warm Blanket: Eikei Reversible Cableknit Sherpa Blanket
9. A Soft Cashmere Blanket: State Cashmere 100% Pure Cashmere Throw Blanket
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The Overall Best Soft Blanket
Thanks to its reversible faux-fur and sherpa design, the Chanasya throw blanket has reviewers raving, "This has to be one of the softest things I have ever bought. After using it I can understand how children become attached to a blanket." The hypoallergenic fabric is available in tons of colors and sizes and is even machine-washable, so you can use it in the living room as well as the bedroom. The best news? You get all that cozy texture and a pop of color at $30 for the standard 50-by-65-inch throw.
One reviewer wrote: “I have 2 of these now, and will eventually own like 20. I keep one on my couch for movie nights. They are light enough to not feel cumbersome, but they are warm and cozy and totally snuggle-able. They wash well (the blue one left blue fuzzies on everything-- would recommend not doing with other items-- but they came out soft & fluffy!”
Available colors: Aubergine, black, blue, chocolate, gray, ivory, pink, teal, beige, burgundy, dark rose, green, silver, white
Available sizes: 50" by 65" throw, 60" by 70" throw, twin, queen/full, king, 3-piece 18" by 18"
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The Best-Selling, Lightweight Fleece Blanket
With nearly 100,000 reviewers weighing in, it’s hard to ignore this best-selling Bedsure fleece throw and more than 10,000 customers have commented on how soft it is. Like this buyer: “Its surprisingly soft, like I can't quit feeling on it soft....I probably shouldn't love a blanket (softness wise) as much as I do this one.” Plus, this comes in five sizes and more than two dozen colors, so there’s sure to be a pick that’ll fit your space. At 220 GSM, it’s a lightweight choice that’s great for year-round use.
One reviewer wrote: "I love this blanket. My kids and I have 100 blankets but this is my all-time favorite. Lightweight and so soft. Washes easy and remains just as fluffy and soft. Highly recommend.”
Available colors: 27, including gray, emerald green, and navy
Available sizes: 30’’ by 40’’, 50’’ by 60’’, 60’’ by 80’’, 90’’ by 90’’, 108’’ by 90’’
3
A Thicker Fleece Blanket In Big & Small Sizes
If you're shopping for the bedroom (or if there are three or more people sharing the same blanket on the couch), the LEISURE TOWN all-season blanket is the way to go. Made from 100% microfiber polyester, this pick is extremely soft and warm — but the oversized measurements ensure that it fits your mattress and offers enough excess fabric for overhang. It's also extremely durable and well-stitched to avoid lint and tears, and it can be washed in the machine without pilling. At 330 GSM, this fleece is a little warmer than the previous pick.
One reviewer wrote: “I saw this blanket on sale and thought it would be a perfect couch blanket. I bought the gray in a queen size and when it came it was so nice that I put it on the bed. Even though my bed is a king-size it's only slightly smaller than my other blankets. It's big enough for me, my man and my dog and nobody has to fight over the blankets. Definitely worth the money whether it's on sale or not.”
Available colors: Smoky gray, ivory, green, brown, navy blue, gray, dark gray, lake blue
Available sizes: 50" by 60", 66" by 90", 90" by 90", 90" by 108"
4
The Softest Weighted Blanket
The best weighted blankets may help to boost serotonin levels and lessen anxiety due to the added pressure on your body, and few are as comfortable as this one from Soft Touch. Unlike other brands, it features a reversible mink duvet cover that's textured on one side and smooth on the other. Inside, a cotton insert is filled with hypoallergenic glass beads that are evenly distributed to offer 15 pounds of soothing weight. The cover is even machine-washable, and reviewers say it's "super soft, luxurious, and feels amazing against [their] skin." (If you already have a weighted blanket, you can also opt for just the mink duvet.)
One reviewer wrote: “So soft and cozy. My kitten loves this material. It’s a very comforting blanket. I’d like to gift everyone I care about with one of their own! One thing I was worried about when I purchased it was that it would feel too heavy on feet because I wiggle around a lot at night lol. But despite being 15 pounds, it’s very comfortable and not constructing at all.”
Available colors: Navy blue, light teal
Available sizes: 60" by 80"
5
The Softest Cable-Knit Blanket
Add a classic touch to your decor and incredible softness at the same time with this cable-knit throw blanket which literally feels like a favorite sweater. The 100% acrylic material is machine-washable, and comes in more that 10 colors. It’s best for a lightweight touch of warmth.
One reviewer wrote: “I love this cozy sweater throw! The color is just as pictured and it is very high quality! The blanket is basically sweater material so it’s pretty soft and warm! I think this would be perfect for gifts and adding some color/comfort to your room/college dorm!”
Available colors: 16, including black, teal, and pink
Available sizes: 50" by 60", 60" by 80"
6
The Affordable Reversible Option
With smooth 220 GSM fleece on one side and plush 260 GSM sherpa on the other, there are plenty of reasons to love this super-soft throw blanket. It is relatively lightweight and super versatile. Plus, it’s backed by more than 50,000 ratings giving it a 4.7-star overall rating. Choose from nearly 30 colors and five colors.
One reviewer wrote: “Very very VERY soft on both sides - one furry, one velvety. The turquoise was a beautiful saturated color. Started as a throw and it's now been stolen by my teen as their favorite bed blanket. It's lightweight but very cozy for nearly all seasons.”
Available colors: 28, including dark gray, light gray, Mediterranean blue, and lilac
Available sizes: 40” by 50”, 50" by 60", 60" by 80", 90" by 90", 90" by 108"
7
A Textured Fleece Blanket That’s Soft & Cheap
This textured fleece blanket comes in six sizes and tons of colors, so it could fit in just about anywhere in the house. With 280 GSM, it has a medium weight for optimal versatility, and it’s machine-washable for easy care. Best of all, the throw sizes are all less than $20, and a large bed size is less than $30.
One reviewer wrote: “Better than I expected for the price. It's soft, deep blue colored, and fits on my California King Bed so well. It's thin and I use it as a top cover to blend well with the colors in my bedroom rug. Just what I wanted!”
Available colors: 23, including purple, burgundy, teal, and black
Available sizes: 30” by 40”, 40” by 50”, 50" by 70", 66" by 90", 90" by 90", 90" by 104"
8
A Double-Sided & Ultra-Warm Blanket
Whether you're looking for a luxurious winter blanket or you're the type of person who's always cold, the Eikei reversible blanket is the warmest, coziest option. Even though it's a medium-weight, the dual-layers include a fluffy faux-sheepskin and a cable-knit cotton blend — or you can opt for a combination of sherpa and cable-knit, instead. According to reviewers, it makes for a wonderful gift because it's "phenomenal quality" and comes pre-wrapped with a bow, not to mention it's the "softest, coziest, warmest thing" buyers have ever owned.
One reviewer wrote: “Omg this blanket is the new family favorite and everyone is fighting over it! So we’ll be buying more for sure! It’s stunning in color and quality! The perfect “hug” in a home.”
Available colors: Off-white, charcoal, gray, maroon, ash chinchilla, ocean teal, white chinchilla, winter white
Available sizes: 55" by 70", 70" by 88"
9
A Soft Cashmere Blanket: State Cashmere 100% Pure Cashmere Throw Blanket
It’s a splurge, but this 100% cashmere blanket from State Cashmere is definitely worth it. It’s made from long-staple cashmere sourced from Mongolia, and feels luxurious and so soft to the touch. This is a throw blanket so it’s not full-sized, but the fringe edge makes this a stunning blanket to leave on your couch. And when you’re looking for a soft blanket to curl up with, cashmere really can’t be beat.
One reviewer wrote: “Don’t hesitate to buy this luxurious cashmere throw! I bought it in the color navy and it is a true rich, royal navy (not leaning toward black as some do). It is soft, a generous size, and very well priced for the high quality. Very pleased with this purchase.”
Available colors: Burgundy, camel, heather gray, navy, un-dyed natural, and un-dyed white
Available sizes: 50’’ by 60’’
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This article was originally published on May 26, 2019
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