Bij het uitpakken viel het me op dat het wel een fitnessoefeningetje zou worden om de hoes errond te krijgen. Toen ik er 's avonds onderkroop, was ik best tevreden, ik had de zwaarte van mijn winterdeken echt gemist. Dankzij Novaline's verzwaringsdeken slaap ik nu terug beter.
How does a Novaline weighted blanket work?
In this article, we answer this question and many other questions we receive about weighted blankets. A weighted blanket is becoming increasingly popular because the effects are experienced as very positive. But we completely understand that there are questions about the use and functioning of a weighted blanket.
If you want to improve your sleep, for example because you find it difficult to fall asleep, hard to sleep deeply, or stay asleep, a weighted blanket can help you with that. When you lie awake all night worrying and therefore sleep poorly, you generally go through life unhappier. A weighted blanket helps you live healthier and happier. But what exactly is a weighted blanket?
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What is a weighted blanket?
A weighted blanket is, as the name suggests, a blanket that is weighted. An average duvet weighs between 200 grams and 1 kilogram, whereas weighted blankets weigh between 2 and 15 kilograms. The reason you sleep better because of this has everything to do with the scientific principle Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS).

What is Deep Pressure Stimulation?
Have you ever woken up on a cold morning under that wonderful, warm winter duvet? Then you have experienced what Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) entails. DPS is the firm but gentle holding or hugging of the body, which relaxes your nervous system. Your body essentially surrenders to the comfort and warmth you are experiencing at that moment.
DPS is also exactly the reason why the Novaline weighted blankets work! Due to the continuous, pleasant pressure you experience on your body, your body switches to relaxation mode. This makes it easier to fall asleep, sleep more deeply, and wake up feeling relaxed.

What does a weighted blanket do?
In a nutshell, your nervous system has two modes: the “flight or fight” mode or the “rest and digest” mode. The scientific terms for these are sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).
If you need to stay alert in a stressful situation and make the right choices, your body switches to the "flight and fight" mode. This is the natural way for your body to cope well with this situation.
If you have a busy, stressful life, your body has difficulty switching to the "rest and digest" mode, which can cause anxiety, stress, restlessness, and insomnia.
With a Novaline weighted blanket, your body is stimulated to switch to the "rest and digest" mode. This is due to the scientifically proven principle Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS). This helps a weighted blanket to relax you and fall asleep wonderfully.
Reduce stress and anxiety
Relaxes your body and mind.
Wake up rested
Deep sleep ensures you wake up rested.
Fall asleep faster and deeper
Stop restless nights and difficulty falling asleep.
Be the best version of yourself
Feel the energy to perform every day again.

Who is a weighted blanket suitable for?
A weighted blanket is a solution for people with sleep problems. The blanket with extra weight is intended for both adults and children who have trouble sleeping.
Scientific research shows that Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) can help with various sleep, anxiety, and other disorders. Think of:
- ADHD
- Asperger and autism
- Insomnia
- Sensory disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Stress and tension
The weighted blankets from Novaline help to apply DPS and users experience benefits in reducing stress, anxiety, and insomnia, leading to a healthier and happier life.
Want to know if a weighted blanket suits your situation? Then read more in our article "Does a weighted blanket work for me?"

How do you use a weighted blanket?
You use a weighted blanket to relax. You can do this in, for example, the following ways:
- By sleeping under it. Use this in combination with or as an alternative to your regular duvet.
- On the couch or chair after a long day of work/study to de-stress.
- An hour before bedtime to let your body rest. You can also optionally lie in bed without the weighted blanket.
- When you experience a lot of stress. Do absolutely nothing for a while. Put away your electronic devices, lie down under the blanket, and feel yourself calm down.

What is a weighted blanket made of?
Your weighted blanket is filled with tiny glass beads with a diameter of 1mm. These glass beads are distributed over individual sections in the blanket, ensuring they stay perfectly in place. The glass beads are hygienic, washable, silent, cool, and breathable. This makes it the optimal filling for your weighted blanket.
The rest of the blanket is made of 100% antibacterial, comfortable, and breathable cotton that keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. The combination of these materials makes them perfect for a wonderful weighted blanket to sleep comfortably under or just to relax on the couch.