How does a Novaline weighted blanket work?

A weighted blanket is, as the name suggests, a blanket that is weighted. An average duvet weighs between 200 grams and 1 kilogram, while weighted blankets weigh between 2 and 15 kilograms. The reason you sleep better because of this is all related to the scientific principle of Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS).

In a nutshell, your nervous system has two modes: the "fight or flight" mode or the "rest and digest" mode. The scientific terms for these are the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).

When you need to stay alert in a stressful situation and make the right choices, your body switches to the "fight or flight" mode. This is the natural way for your body to cope well with this situation.

If you have a busy and stressful life, your body finds it difficult to switch to the "rest and digest" mode, which can lead to feelings of anxiety, stress, restlessness, and insomnia.

With a Novaline weighted blanket, your body is encouraged to switch to the "rest and digest" mode. This is due to the scientifically proven principle of Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS). As a result, a weighted blanket helps you relax and fall asleep wonderfully.

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 difficulty sleeping.

Scientific studies show 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 tensions

The weighted blankets from Novaline help to apply Deep Pressure Stimulation (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? Read more in our article "Does a weighted blanket work for me?"

You use a weighted blanket to relax. You can do this in the following ways, for example:

• 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 working/studying to unwind.
• An hour before going to sleep to let your body rest. You can also lie in bed without a weighted blanket if you prefer.
• When you experience a lot of stress. Do absolutely nothing for a moment. Put away your electronic devices, lie under the blanket, and feel yourself relax.

Your weighted blanket is filled with minuscule glass sand with a diameter of 1mm. This glass sand is distributed over individual sections in the blanket, keeping them optimally in place. The glass sand is 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, which keeps you warm in winter and cools you down in summer. The combination of these materials makes it perfect for a delightful weighted blanket to sleep comfortably under, or just to relax on the couch.