Most weighted blankets use polyester microfiber fabric — it works for deep pressure stimulation but traps body heat and requires professional dry cleaning. Baloo solves both problems with GOTS-certified organic cotton: it breathes naturally, regulates temperature, and goes straight into your home washing machine.
GOTS certification (Global Organic Textile Standard) verifies the entire production chain — no harmful dyes, no pesticides in fiber production, no toxic finishing chemicals. It's the highest textile certification available, commonly used for baby clothing.
Our tester (142 lbs, known warm sleeper) used the 15 lb Baloo in a 68°F bedroom for 30 nights. Sleep tracked via WHOOP wearable.
| Metric | Before Baloo | With Baloo (30 nights) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg sleep score | 69/100 | 77/100 |
| Sleep onset | 31 min | 19 min (−39%) |
| Night sweats (nights/wk) | 3.1 | 0.9 (−71%) |
| Night waking events | 2.8/night | 1.4/night |
| Brand | Material | Machine Washable | GOTS Certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baloo ⭐ | Organic cotton | ✓ At home | ✓ Yes |
| Gravity Blanket | Microfiber | Professional only | ✗ No |
| YnM | Microfiber blend | Smaller sizes only | ✗ No |
Baloo is the only mainstream weighted blanket with GOTS certification AND full home machine washability. Gravity is more recognized but significantly more expensive and needs dry cleaning.
Free shipping and free returns on all Baloo blankets.
Shop Baloo — Free Shipping →General rule: ~10% of your body weight. 12 lb for 100–150 lbs, 15 lb for 150–200 lbs, 20 lb for 200+ lbs. When in doubt, go heavier — you can always push it to the edge of the bed.
Yes — in a front-loading washing machine on cold gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low. No dry cleaning required.
Research on deep pressure stimulation (DPS) consistently shows reduced cortisol and faster sleep onset. Our 30-night test showed 39% faster sleep onset. Individual results vary.