That said, it’s quite a statement piece and officially my new best friend on chilly winter evenings.

Weighted Blanket - Etsy UK Weighted Blanket - Etsy UK

The piece comes in a plush grey, faux-fur finish and is ideal for layering on beds and sofas when the winter chill hits.Initially, the pressure can feel quite strange, but after twenty minutes or so, it’s almost like the weight lifts and the calming sensation sets in. Give them time - The first time you use a weighted blanket it can feel a little unfamiliar, particularly if you’re used to the ‘cloud-like’ sensation of a lightweight duvet.

Green Weighted Blanket - Etsy Green Weighted Blanket - Etsy

In a modern dark grey design with a simple branded tag, the Simba Orbit Weighted Blanket promises you a better, deeper night’s sleep, and uses weighted glass nanobeads that shape to your body to help you feel safe and relaxed. Always check the care tag to make sure your weighted blanket is indeed machine-washable, this should be the case for ones made with glass, steel or plastic beads. However, after a long period of use, you might still want to wash the blanket itself, as you would with a duvet.

It’s also hand and machine washable (although there’s no way it’s fitting in my 8kg drum), plus with every purchase Nuzzie donates a blanket to a homeless shelter.