CURA Flannel Weighted Blanket Dark Brown

The CURA Flannel Weighted Blanket is what you reach for when the evenings turn dark and the apartment air starts to feel a little crisp. Its dense flannel-and-microfiber surface has the kind of plush, hand-warming softness that makes it almost impossible to leave the sofa, while its 6 kg weight provides the steady, calming pressure that makes weighted blankets a staple of modern sleep wellness.

The outer fabric combines a brushed flannel face with an inner microfiber lining — a layered construction that traps body heat without becoming heavy or stuffy. The result is a blanket that feels warm the moment you wrap it around yourself, then gently regulates as your body finds its temperature. Inside, glass beads and polyester fibre give the blanket its 6 kg weight, evenly distributed through quilted compartments.

Where lighter weighted blankets are made for year-round use, Flannel was designed with autumn and winter in mind. It pairs well with a thinner duvet during the coldest months, or replaces it entirely on milder nights. On the sofa during evenings of films, reading, or quiet wind-down, it doubles as the kind of throw you don't want to share.

Weighted blankets use a principle known as deep pressure stimulation (DPS) — gentle, evenly distributed weight across the body. DPS is associated with a shift in the autonomic nervous system from a stress-dominant state to a rest-dominant state, which can slow the heart rate, ease muscle tension, and make falling asleep feel less effortful.

CURA of Sweden recommends a weighted product equivalent to 10–15% of your body weight. The Flannel Weighted Blanket is 6 kg, well-suited for adults weighing approximately 40–60 kg. For heavier sleepers, the Pearl Classic range offers weights up to 16 kg. A weighted blanket is not recommended for children under 3 years.

Use it as a calming throw on the sofa during the evening to mark the transition from day to wind-down. Drape it over your duvet during the colder months for additional pressure and warmth. Wrap it around your shoulders during reading, journaling, or after a long day outside.

Available in Beige, Dark Brown, and Dark Grey — each chosen to complement the muted, earthy palette of contemporary Scandinavian interiors. Beige reads soft and neutral; Dark Brown adds richness and depth; Dark Grey settles into more architectural, minimalist rooms.

Filling: glass beads and polyester fibre. Outer fabric: flannel and microfiber in 100% polyester. Filling weight: 5000 g. Hand wash only — do not tumble dry, dry clean, bleach, or iron at high temperatures. The flannel surface stays softest when air-dried flat away from direct sunlight. Shake and air the blanket regularly to maintain even filling distribution — do not beat or vacuum.

The CURA Flannel Weighted Blanket is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified (25.HCN.44613) — every fiber, thread, and dye in the construction has been independently tested for harmful substances. Designed in Sweden by Cura of Sweden.