10 Soft Blankets That Adequately Replace Human Contact

“Throw” maybe isn’t an accurate term for a 15-pound weighted blanket. Let’s call this a compression blanket, instead. It’s probably the closest thing you’ll get to a real hug anytime soon, so invest in this to get you through those long winter nights. 

One part art, one part blanket, one part soothing brain massage. The pure-cotton blanket is loom-woven and hand-finished in the United States using carbon reduced, natural materials. 

Leave it to Brooklinen to sell a stylish throw blanket with the cutest backstory: the 100 percent lambswool blanket is made in Germany at a family-owned mill that’s over a century old. The classic design comes in eight subtle colorways. 

So you’ve moved into your big girl apartment. What’s next? We think this rainbow-hued Missoni throw blanket. 

Interior Designer Justina Blakeney’s joyful interiors—filled with wares from her boho-chic Jungalow line—will make you smile. This stitched-and-tasseled throw will bring a little sunshine to any couch setup. 

If Gen Z was a blanket, it would be this fluffy pastel throw. Its double-sided fleece feels like the inside of your favorite pair of sweatpants, and it comes in eight different colors, so you can have one that matches every room. 

Ridiculously soft baby alpaca is hand dip-dyed to create this throw that’s reminds us of dusk. 

Feel like the fanciest version of yourself with this giant faux fur throw. 

This one checks all the cute throw blanket boxes: Oversized? Yup. Chunky knit weave? Yes. Pom poms? Oh yeah. And it comes in two colors, so it fits all interior design vibes. 

This reversible blanket is the choose your own adventure of cuddling—one side is stuffed animal-soft plush, the other fuzzy flannel. No matter which you pick, you’ll be happy.