Healthy Sleep Blanket Series
Calming Sensory Blankets & Compression Sheets
HY Blanket makes calming sensory blankets in two formats: a deep-pressure weighted blanket filled with 0.8 mm hypoallergenic glass beads, and a stretchy sensory compression sheet in 95% polyester / 5% spandex. Both are built to give gentle, even body pressure that many sensory-seeking users find soothing. We supply special-needs retailers, school and care programs, and wellness brands adding a sensory line, from about 500 pieces per style.
Procurement fit
Where calming sensory blankets fit
The format and cover change with the buyer and the setting. Four cases we produce for:
Special-needs & sensory retail
Suppliers to sensory shops and special-needs catalogs order a range of weights in both formats. Small-square quilting keeps beads even, and removable washable covers help stock survive heavy in-store and at-home handling.
Schools & care settings
Classrooms, sensory rooms, and care programs use throw-size weighted blankets and compression sheets as calming tools. Durable minky or chenille covers with hidden zippers wash repeatedly and keep the zipper pull out of young hands.
Wellness & self-care gifting
Wellness and gift brands pair a mid-weight blanket with soft minky-dot covers for retail boxes. We match fill weight to the target user and print branded sleeves or cartons for a giftable set.
Weighted-blanket brands adding a sensory line
Brands already selling weighted blankets add the compression sheet and lighter kid weights to round out a sensory range. One factory covers both formats, so labels, packing, and lead times stay consistent.
Specification planning
Sensory blanket & compression sheet specs
Two formats, built to your fill weight, cover, and size.
| Spec Area | Typical Option | Procurement Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Weighted sensory blanket or compression sensory sheet | Weighted blanket for deep-pressure input by mass; stretchy sheet for full-body compression without added weight. |
| Cover fabric | Minky-dot, chenille, brushed polyester, flannel | Minky and chenille are the most requested for softness; all covers are removable and machine washable. |
| Weight or compression | 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25 lb; sheet by stretch tension | Guideline about 10% of body weight, lighter for kids; the compression sheet adds no weight. |
| Fill | 0.8 mm hypoallergenic glass beads | Layered with a fiber or foam sheet; small-square quilting keeps beads even and stops shift. |
| Size | Throw 48×72 in, twin, queen, custom cuts | Throw size is standard for lap, classroom, and gifting; the sheet is cut to mattress size. |
| MOQ | Typically ~500 pcs per style | Mixed weights within one style can share a run; confirmed on a written quote before sampling. |
Buyer guidance
How to choose a calming sensory blanket
Match format, weight, and cover to the end user and the setting. A quick decision guide:
- Format: weighted blanket for deep-pressure input, or the 95/5 poly-spandex sheet for full-body compression
- Weight: about 10% of body weight; 5-7 lb for kids, 10-15 lb for adults, up to 25 lb on request
- Cover: minky-dot or chenille for the softest hand; brushed polyester or flannel for a flatter, lower-cost finish
- Size: throw 48×72 in for lap and classroom use; twin or queen for beds; custom cuts on request
- Care: hidden-zipper removable cover, machine washable, small-square quilting to hold beads
- Packing: poly bag, color box, or branded sleeve for retail and gifting
calming sensory blanket FAQ
Common Questions
What is a calming sensory blanket?
It is a blanket built to give gentle, even deep-pressure input across the body. We make it two ways: a weighted blanket filled with 0.8 mm glass beads, and a stretchy 95% polyester / 5% spandex compression sheet. Many sensory-seeking users find the steady pressure soothing at rest. It is a comfort and wellness product, not a medical or therapeutic device.
Which weight should we order for children?
Follow the roughly 10% of body weight guideline and round down for kids, so a 40-50 lb child usually suits a 5 lb blanket. We run 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20, and 25 lb. For classrooms and mixed ages, buyers often order a range of lighter weights within one style.
How is the compression sheet different from a weighted blanket?
The compression sheet adds no weight. It is a stretchy 95% polyester / 5% spandex layer that fits over the mattress, and the gentle tension gives full-body pressure as the user lies under it. The weighted blanket uses 0.8 mm glass beads for pressure you feel by mass. Some buyers stock both so families can choose what suits them.
Can you private-label and supply certificates?
Yes. We add your woven label, care label, and branded packaging, and match cover colors to your reference. OEKO-TEX and GRS are available per project (site-listed); we confirm the exact scope in writing before production rather than pre-printing any claim. A typical timeline is about 7 days for samples and about 15 days for production once artwork and specs are approved.
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