Neptune Knitted Weighted Blanket: What Our Customers Love About It

The Neptune Knitted Weighted Blanket is one of our favourites in the weighted blanket range. It's a chunky knit that gives you the gentle weight of a traditional weighted blanket, but with a lighter, more breathable feel. Here's what our customers tell us they love about it.

1. It looks like a regular throw

If you're self-conscious about owning a "weighted blanket", the knitted version solves that. It looks like a chunky Scandinavian throw — beautiful draped over the end of a bed or the back of a couch. Nobody needs to know it's weighted unless you tell them.

2. It breathes

The open knit lets air move through, so you don't wake up overheated. That's made a real difference for customers in warmer parts of Australia — Queensland and NT buyers especially mention the airflow.

3. The weight feels even

Because the weight comes from the yarn itself (not beads in pockets), the pressure spreads smoothly across you. Customers say it feels more like a hug than a sandbag, which some traditional weighted blankets can.

4. It works for couples

A frequent comment: one partner wants the calming weight, the other doesn't, but the knitted blanket is light enough that it doesn't drag the other person's sheet off the bed. It shares better.

5. It's durable

Customers who've had theirs for two years or more tell us it still looks and feels new. The yarn holds its shape, and there are no seams or stitched pockets to fail over time.

Should you buy one?

If you want the calming feel of weight but don't want a heavy, hot, medical-looking blanket — yes. If you're in a hot climate or share a bed — definitely yes. Check the product page for current sizes and colours.

New to weighted blankets? Start with our Why Weighted Blankets Are Worth It guide, or see the full Weighted Blankets collection.

We're retailers, not healthcare professionals. For personalised advice about sensory needs, please consult your occupational therapist or healthcare provider.