REVIEW – Ethohome’s Gravis Weighted Blanket makes a convincing case for the weighted blanket idea without asking for luxury bedding money. I tested the 25 pound version, which sells for $269.99, and it helped me sleep more soundly than I expected. It is soft, quiet, well stitched, and priced about where I would expect for a weighted blanket of this quality.
What a Weighted Blanket Is Supposed to Do
Weighted blankets became a mainstream sleep product around 2017, but the concept is much older. They have often been used for autistic children and for adults with severe anxiety. There are studies on the topic, but most of the support I have seen still comes from personal experience. After a few weeks with the Gravis, my own experience belongs in that positive pile.
I am not trying to settle the bigger question of whether weighted blankets work for every person. They almost certainly do not. This is a look at Ethohome’s Gravis blanket, how it is built, and what it was like to live with night after night.
Unboxing and First Impressions
The Gravis arrived in a box that looked too small for something this heavy. The plastic handle on my box was broken when it reached me. Since the company has rebranded from Montage to Ethohome, the current packaging may be different and possibly sturdier.
Inside, the blanket came with its cover already attached and was compressed in what looked like a vacuum sealed plastic bag.
Once the plastic was opened, the blanket expanded a bit. It still looked harmless while folded, but the first lift was a reminder that 15 to 25 pounds of blanket takes real effort to move around.
Size, Weight, and Materials
The Gravis follows the usual weighted blanket formula. Thousands of glass pellets are sewn into small compartments so the weight is distributed across the blanket. What stood out to me was not just the weight, but the lack of noise. Other weighted blankets I have tried sounded like heavy rain on a tin roof whenever I shifted. The Gravis stayed much quieter.
The included cover helps a lot. It has a thick, felt like feel and is soft enough to use directly against your skin.
Weighted blankets are usually not sold in standard full, queen, or king sizes. If they were that large, they would be awkward to handle and the weight would spread out too much. The 25 pound Gravis I tested measures 72 x 48 inches.
Ethohome recommends choosing a blanket around 10% of your body weight, though some people may prefer a little more or less pressure. Safety matters here too. The Gravis, like any weighted blanket, should not be used by children under the age of four or by anyone weighing 50 pounds. Someone that small could have trouble getting out from under the weight, which can become dangerous.
Stitching, Cover, and Care
The seam work impressed me. After several weeks of use, plus the daily routine of making the bed, I did not see loose threads, pulls, or tears.
The inner blanket attaches to the cover with strong fabric ties at the corners. The cover also has a sturdy zipper that hides away neatly once closed.
Over time, I did see the blanket bunch up a little in the corners. With a normal blanket I would just snap it into the air and let it fall flat. That is not practical with the Gravis, but smoothing it out by hand was not difficult.
Ethohome says the cover is machine washable, while the weighted blanket itself should be hand washed. That makes sense to me. I would not expect a regular home washing machine to handle a blanket this heavy very well.
Sleeping Under the Gravis
I am usually a restless sleeper. On a typical night I wake up two or three times, stay awake for a bit, and eventually fall back asleep. With the Gravis, I had some of the most complete sleep I can remember. I stopped waking up in the middle of the night, and I fell asleep much faster.
During the test period I spent a few nights away from home. Those were the nights when I noticed how much I missed the steady weight and the deep sleep the Gravis had been giving me.
The Good
- Included Duvet cover
- Great quality
The Not So Good
- Can bunch up
Verdict
The Ethohome Gravis will not be the right sleep solution for everyone, because weighted blankets are a personal preference. For me, it worked extremely well. It feels well made, the included cover is a real plus, and the price is reasonable for the category.
The Gravis is available in one color, Space Gray, and three weights: 15, 20, and 25 pound.
Price: $269.99 for the 25lb version
Product Link: Ethohome
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Ethohome.
