What’s better than being enfolded in a big, warm bear hug?
The underlying science on weighted blankets is called deep touch pressure (DTP). DTP is about gently applying pressure to the body to increase the release of serotonin.
Using weighted blankets is a drug-free way to increase serotonin (a chemical that regulates sleep) and elicit a calming effect.
While it’s important to get the right amount of sleep, it’s also important to make sure the sleep you get is truly restful and restorative.
One way to improve this is by using a weighted blanket. Sleeping under firm but gentle pressure can help you fall asleep faster, sleep longer and wake feeling more rested.
Older people also tend to experience higher rates of anxiety, stress and depression. It’s often common for the elderly to suffer changes in their sleep-wake cycle.
If you have an older loved one, you may have noticed they tend to stay up very late at night and sleep in short stretches, making them once of the multitude of perfect candidates who can use a weighted blanket to improve their sleeping habits.
The use of weighted blankets on babies and small children under the age of 2 is not recommended.
Care Instructions:
- Do NOT wash in the washing machine
- Do NOT iron or tumble dry
- Spot clean only
- Lay flat to air dry
R1,100.00 – R1,700.00
Janene –
This blanket is a game-changer! My son is 16 years old, highly sensory and battles with sleep. It has made a difference to his quality of sleep and anxiety associated.
Jasmine –
This weighted blanket has improved my quality of sleep. I would definitely recommend this product.
afrishopsa (store manager) –
Hi Michelle, when it comes to washing the weighted blanket, we recommend spot cleaning only. You can dissolve a mild detergent in warm water and scrub the stain with an old rag or toothbrush.
Hope this helps.
Beverley Mac Donald (verified owner) –
Luv my blanket sleep 💤😴 loads better
Urmil Mahajan (verified owner) –
Naomi Modisane (verified owner) –
You people are super efficient.
I placed my order on a Thursday, boom…my order was at my door on Friday morning.
The blanket has helped me tremendously with my sleeping disorder, I now look forward to having a peaceful relaxing sleep now.
Thank you very much
Naomi Modisane-Okatch
Roslynn Greeff greeff (verified owner) –
My grandson loves this comforting blanket.
Patricia Rindel (verified owner) –
Very very professional
Michelle Brown (verified owner) –
Quick, efficient service. The blanket is exactly as expected and my daughter enjoys using it.
Sue (verified owner) –
Absolutely fabulous thank you
Len van Schalkyk (verified owner) –
Rita Cordier –
If I weigh 53kg, which blanket should I choose? Will the 7kg be sufficient?
afrishopsa (store manager) –
Hi Rita. Yes the 7kg should be just fine for you.
Vera McKeever (verified owner) –
It arrived on just the right time. Cosy and I can’t remember waking up in the night, like I always do! I also use my electrical blanket less. No need anymore to wake in the night to regulate it. I only put it on highest number for a while. Then I switch it off and am okay for the whole night. Hubby is glad for saving electricity! He won’t sleep under it, though. But who cares? Not me, LOL!
Veronica Morris (verified owner) –
Perfect for our winter nights, I do enjoy feeling the weight, make me more comforted.
Kate Stubbs (verified owner) –
Ordered 2 of these blankets. Great quality. Exceptionally happy and sleeping well. My kids love them too.
Susan (verified owner) –
Charmaine (verified owner) –
Excellent service, my son loves the blanket
Ashley Potgieter (verified owner) –
Fast efficient service! Love my blanket! I sleep right through the night.
D Pelser (verified owner) –
Daleen Venter (verified owner) –
Vinnige aflewering. Maar sie beste ia dat ek nog elke aand slaap. Ek het hom hom nou 3 weke. Ek dink net hy gaan warm wees in somer. Ek love my kombers. Ek voel uitgerus en lekker in die oggende. Elke Liewe sent werd
Yvette (verified owner) –
Definitely helps with my restless legs
ELMIEN (verified owner) –
Very good sleeping experience. The blanket is smaller than I expected though. It fits on top of our Queen Size bed, with no overhang. But it works. I am getting a better night’s sleep than without it. Thank you.
Faan Strydom (verified owner) –
Gadija Ismail (verified owner) –
I was very pleased with the speedy service delivery. VERY QUICK.. and my Blanket was the best choice I made… Awesome… Blanket guys. Invest in it you will not be sorry!!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
love my new blanket
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Thank you for the blanket. It’s very comfortable and soft. Doesn’t feel too heavy. Delivery was very quick. Think I am sleeping better.
Adele (verified owner) –
Excellent qaulity and working as hoped for.
Hayley Rushton (verified owner) –
Efficient and professional
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Takes a little getting used to but my son is loving it
Demitri B. (verified owner) –
Quick and efficient service. Weighted blanked works great!
Margarita T. (verified owner) –
Excellent service! Speedy recovery
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Excellent service and happy about the choice I made 💯
Jessica Orchard (verified owner) –
Dr Andrés Francisco Del Valle (verified owner) –
Jane (verified owner) –
Christina Jacobs (verified owner) –
I absolutely love it, best sleep I’ve had in a long time!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Excellent service! Love the product. Very good quality and I sleep like a baby.
Marié Sorour le Roux (verified owner) –
Great service thanks so much – and I love blanket!!
Karen (verified owner) –
I love my blanket! That’s all I use since I received it. Definitely worth the price.
Bev (verified owner) –
Quick efficient delivery..blanket is amazing ..my son and I fight over whose turn it is..may just have to order another one 😊😊
Deborah (verified owner) –
Roshnie (verified owner) –
Natasha was excellent got my blanket the next day after paying for it
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Svetlana Janssen (verified owner) –
We like it
Lizbe (verified owner) –
This was a gift for a friend, but he could not get used to it. He said it’s just too heavy and uncomfortable. So I am using it now and enjoying it! 🙂 The service was also great – delivery was super quick an d really not expensive! Thank you so much!
Alovienne S. (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My 11 year old grandson managed to sleep through the very first time he used the blanket, it has changed his life and the life of his parents.
He calls his blanket “huggy” because he says it feels as though someone is giving him a huge hug. His anxiety has
disappeared.
Hansraj S. (verified owner) –
Quality product. Very prompt delivery and quick resolution to my questions.
Leshnie (verified owner) –
I bought 4 blankets in total for my parents and parent in-laws and they are loving it. Extremely satisfied
Valerie Josphine Manyanga (verified owner) –
I’m very happy with my blanket. The delivery was very fast definitely I recommend Afroshop# happy client 🙏
Carla K. (verified owner) –
Exactly what I expected: Good quality, lovely dark colour and feels wonderful to sleep under. Hubby was convinced he didn’t want one, and now I catch him napping with it XD
Tessa Beachyhead (verified owner) –
Prompt and professional service! Thank you!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I love my new weight blanket. My mother has dementia and she take a long time to full a sleep at night, so i trade it out with her and the second night that she slept with it on her she was fast asleep before 20:00. I know order her a single bed blanket.
Lynn (verified owner) –
Excellent service .
Zinath Waja (verified owner) –
Speedy delivery
ELIZE JANKOWITZ (verified owner) –
Very nice
Adri Veldsman (verified owner) –
I was super impressed with the service from AfriShopSA and the delivery of the blanket was so quick. The blanket is fantastic and I am so happy with my purchase. Thank you
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Well received by courier, and in 3 days after purchase just wondering about the size since it does not fit my entire bed (King Size)
Magda Kleingeld (verified owner) –
Thanks great product and super fast service
Alice Louw (verified owner) –
Best purchase ever. Definitely makes a difference in your nights rest. Thank yo.
Pauline (verified owner) –
Far too hot in summer. I’m looking forward to trying it out in winter. Brilliant service from Afrishop
Magda Kleingeld (verified owner) –
Angelique Stander (verified owner) –
Sharon Palmer (verified owner) –
Excellent product and service
Cathy Steynfaardt Steynfaardt (verified owner) –
Stunning
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Getting used to it but good
Rhenu (verified owner) –
The best online shop I have ever had the pleasure of purchasing from. Others can follow your footsteps
Lyndsey B. (verified owner) –
Christmas present so will only know once used. Quick delivery time though!
Althea (verified owner) –
This blanket envelops one and gives a perfect night’s sleep
Trishan K. (verified owner) –
Excellent service and super quick delivery. One of the best experiences of online shopping I’ve ever had. The item purchased is a gift so I cannot comment on it for now.
Ayesha (verified owner) –
Wow. Now that’s what I call quick service. Received my package within 3 days! Waiting for that Cold day now to use my blanket…
FRANK J. (verified owner) –
Heather Rush (verified owner) –
I am more than happy with my purchase. I left my review on your Facebook ad under the profile of Mimi Harrison.
Lunilda (verified owner) –
Excellent product, excellent service!
Sandra Horne (verified owner) –
Just love sleeping under our weighted blanket! We have inserted it into a duvet cover…
Julie Holland (verified owner) –
Excellent service ! Delivery within 2 days. Product is very good quality.
Thank.ypu !!!!
Elna Davies (verified owner) –
No fuss to get product to me in no time!
Margo van Rensburg (verified owner) –
Excellent service ,products, tracking and fast delivery. Highly recommended.
Roelof Pelser (verified owner) –
It is nice, but It could actually be a bit lighter as it takes effort to move the blanket around
Jenny (verified owner) –
I was impressed with the entire process from ordering to delivery
Lorraine (verified owner) –
Product is of such good quality. Very satisfied with the way the order was done.
Julia D. (verified owner) –
This has really changed how I sleep. After debating for a few years on whether to get a weighted blanket I am glad I have. Thank you for a great service as well.
Candice A. (verified owner) –
I love my blanket. Great service
Johan Bosse (verified owner) –
I made a mistake ordering this item as I wanted a blanket for when we go camping in our caravan.
i was very impressed with Afrihost on how professional they handled the matter and I could return the item without any problems. people you can do business with.
Thank you.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Super efficient service and great product
Elzabe Stewart (verified owner) –
Thea R. (verified owner) –
Great service & speedy delivery. Thank You!
Karin Van der Ryst (verified owner) –
Odett Hodge (verified owner) –
Love that it works for my teen who runs hot but she doesn’t over heat with this.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Lauren W. (verified owner) –
I’m only giving a 4 because my son won’t use it. He says it’s too heavy. I’ll win eventually though!
Bridget Schweizer (verified owner) –
The weight of the blanket is fine but should have ordered a smaller as the collective weight is heavy. I didn’t see much of a price difference. Otherwise very happy
Gerty Van Den Berg (verified owner) –
Excellent service. Love my new weighted blanket.
Laura T. (verified owner) –
Suzette SUZETTE BROEKMAN (verified owner) –
Excellent service
Anonymous (verified owner) –
i cnt do without it i even take it with me on holidays
Anonymous (verified owner) –
This blanket lives up to its advertisement and more. Truly worth the buy
Nozuko Majola (verified owner) –
The order came on time. I love the blanket I sleep right through the night. Best investment ever. Thank you
Derek Hermanson (verified owner) –
Far better than the duvet I used. Just heavy to put in a duvet cover. Difficult to get dry in the winter or rainy weather .
Ilse Rousseau (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
The product is very good. The courier, however was very difficult to work with and the item took a long time to be delivered.
Janine G. (verified owner) –
Brilliant service and product! Thank you!
Juanita L. (verified owner) –
I have never slept better I absolutely love the blanket.
Andries Louis Lombaard (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Desiree (verified owner) –
It was great service evan when i made a mistake on the delivery address it was changed without any problems thank you
Gill F. (verified owner) –
The weighted blanket is excellent quality, and the service was quick and efficient. I was pleased.
Johan Erasmus (verified owner) –
Belinda R. (verified owner) –
Exceeded my expectations, feels like good quality and really like the colour.
Gregg S. (verified owner) –
This is the best money I’ve spent in a long time.
Odett H. (verified owner) –
Service is brilliant
Annamarie Du toit (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Prepare yourself for heavyweight, but if the whole blanket is not hanging over the bed, it’s an excellent relaxation sleep whole night long. No gaps where the cold is coming in under the blanket.
Thato S. (verified owner) –
Amazing!!!!! Exactly what has been advertised-I am sleeping like a baby!
Helena (verified owner) –
Thank you for fast, friendly and professional service.
Helena (verified owner) –
Thank you for excellent, fast, friendly and professional service.
Jackie Coetzee (verified owner) –
Thank you for a great product, prompt service and quick delivery.
Nola (verified owner) –
I absolutely needed, and am so happy to finally have a weighted blanket. When my nervous system is overloaded the weight is very comforting, and it’s in the safe space of my bedroom. I bought the single size and it fits perfectly inside my 3/4 duvet cover, so it stays clean and is practical for sleeping, and when making the bed.
Anonymous –
Service from AfriShop is good. Unfortunately we had to return the product, it didn’t suit us. The blanket is too heavy, my husband feels trapped and it is uncomfortable for me to handle – not sure how older people will manage it, seeing that it is recommended to assist the elderly. My mother wouldn’t have been able to handle this blanket. I’m sure everybody’s experience is different and it could assist other people.
Joey Nel (verified owner) –
Fantastic service and product. Can highly recommend the company and duvet. I sleep definitely better. Thank you.
Haneleen Ehmke (verified owner) –
I am very happy with the blanket. Compared to the cost of other blankets I saw this one was the best value for the size. My son falls asleep much quicker and doesn’t wake as often as he used to. I was very impressed with the quick delivery considering we live in the Western Cape.
Leanne Goondi (verified owner) –
Absolutely worth it! So comfortable & warm, sleeping better!
Gerhardus Bergh (verified owner) –
Omeshin Chetty (verified owner) –
Outstanding service, I would rate the service received better than any other online store that I have used.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Fabulous service from Afrishop. Very happy with my weighted blanket. Delivered within 3 days
Eva Figueira (verified owner) –
Only disappointed that I did not received my discount when I spin the wheel. Which was 10%
Karen (verified owner) –
I’ve only had it for a week, and I feel that it has helped me sleep better.
Juanita Staples (verified owner) –
Great service and fast delivery.
Alexandra Dunn (verified owner) –
Arrived quickly and great product
Elsabeth Fourie (verified owner) –
My kids just love the blankets and they sleep definitely better!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Nicole Erlendsson (verified owner) –
My husband and brother love their blankets
Marietjie (verified owner) –
Dawn G. (verified owner) –
The service from your company was excellent. My order arrived in two days. I tossed and turned a lot at night. The weighted blanket is definitely helping me sleep longer periods without waking and turning. Very happy with my purchase. Thank you
Georgina (verified owner) –
Excellent delivery turnaround time. Got a discount coupon on ‘spin the wheel’ on Facebook which prompted me to finally buy the product I’ve had my eye on for ages.
Nicole Erlendsson (verified owner) –
Adri Myburgh (verified owner) –
Excellent product and service
Stanley (verified owner) –
Awesome blanket especially for me who would normally kick blankets off at night and end up cold!
Jacky (verified owner) –
Really well made, quality product. Generously sized (I bought the single bed size), in a handy zipped storage bag for Summer. And yes I sleep better too! (Very nice neutral dark grey actually looks nice too. Much to be recommended.
Frik Barnard (verified owner) –
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Wow! I’m already a good sleeper. Didn’t realize it could get better. Everyone needs this…. Just make sure to get the correct weight.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Thank you for the speedy delivery. Received within 24hrs.
I absolutely love it.
Asha M. (verified owner) –
Great blanket, Great service. Prompt delivery. Thank you
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Really works as indicated.
Ansie Preez (verified owner) –
Absolutely fantastic!! Thanks so much!
Wayne M. (verified owner) –
Parcel was delivered in 24 hours and it’s exactly what i thought it was. Good service
Pearl-Joy Cornellissen (verified owner) –
Excellent quality & service delivery 🌟⭐️
Gillian M. (verified owner) –
The ordering process was very smooth. The delivery was prompt. I am not sure that the blanket has made a difference to the quality of my sleep but I do like sleeping under it