Our premium weighted blanket creates an even pressure from the weight of a fine glass sand that settle over your body like a hug. This soothing pressure has sound therapeutic benefits from Deep Touch Pressure Therapy that eases stress and anxiety and relaxes your body into deep, natural sleep.
Groundd is committed to innovative, sustainable materials and responsible processes for maximum comfort with minimum footprint.
According to Harvard Medical School research, "sleep problems affect more than 50% of adult patients with generalised anxiety disorder". Having anxiety can cause sleeping problems and make it difficult to sleep, but sleep deprivation can also trigger anxiety. Weighted blankets can help break this poor sleep cycle by providing physiological and psychological benefits that help alleviate anxiety.
Weighted blankets provide these benefits through Deep Touch Pressure (DTP), DTP is a therapeutic method to relax the nervous system and achieve an overall sense of calm and peace.
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Weighted blankets are well known for their positive effects on insomnia as many people find them to be helpful in inducing sleep and improving sleep quality.
As they become more popular and used for sleep, new research is being done and supporting these claims. The latest research from The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published a randomised controlled study that concluded "Weighted blankets are an effective and safe intervention for insomnia in patients with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also improving daytime symptoms and levels of activity."
A 2015 study from the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden says "Objectively, we found that sleep bout time increased, as well as a decrease in movements of the participants, during weighted blanket use. Subjectively, the participants liked sleeping with the blanket, found it easier to settle down to sleep and had an improved sleep, where they felt more refreshed in the morning. Overall, we found that when the participants used the weighted blanket, they had a calmer night's sleep."
See all benefits here
The first known use of weighted blankets was to lessen negative symptoms for those with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). The blankets were used to mimic touch therapy by administering a squeezing/hugging feeling which Temple Gradin found was effective in calming patients with ADS. Further research from Harvard show that touch therapy can relieve ailments like muscle spasms and social anxiety. A weighted blanket may provide similar effects.
On sleep in children with ASD, the study Weighted Blankets and Sleep in Autistic Children—A Randomized Controlled Trial did not find objective results of improved sleep with use of a weighted blanket, however, subjective measures found that parents and children both preferred the weighted blanket, possibly picking up on benefits that were not measured by the researchers.
See all benefits here
See the full list of benefits and calming effects of weighted blankets here
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Our covers are made of 100% Bamboo Lyocell, today's most sustainable textile. Choose from relaxing Dark Moonlight colour or calming Light Glacier.
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Ground(e)d is New Zealand's first ultra calming, natural Weighted Blanket
Our premium weighted blanket creates an even pressure from the weight of a fine glass sand that settle over your body like a hug. This soothing pressure has sound therapeutic benefits from Deep Touch Pressure Therapy that eases stress and anxiety and relaxes your body into deep, natural sleep.
Groundd is committed to innovative, sustainable materials and responsible processes for maximum comfort with minimum footprint.
According to Harvard Medical School research, "sleep problems affect more than 50% of adult patients with generalised anxiety disorder". Having anxiety can cause sleeping problems and make it difficult to sleep, but sleep deprivation can also trigger anxiety. Weighted blankets can help break this poor sleep cycle by providing physiological and psychological benefits that help alleviate anxiety.
Weighted blankets provide these benefits through Deep Touch Pressure (DTP), DTP is a therapeutic method to relax the nervous system and achieve an overall sense of calm and peace.
Weighted blankets are well known for their positive effects on insomnia as many people find them to be helpful in inducing sleep and improving sleep quality.
As they become more popular and used for sleep, new research is being done and supporting these claims. The latest research from The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine published a randomised controlled study that concluded "Weighted blankets are an effective and safe intervention for insomnia in patients with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also improving daytime symptoms and levels of activity."
A 2015 study from the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden says "Objectively, we found that sleep bout time increased, as well as a decrease in movements of the participants, during weighted blanket use. Subjectively, the participants liked sleeping with the blanket, found it easier to settle down to sleep and had an improved sleep, where they felt more refreshed in the morning. Overall, we found that when the participants used the weighted blanket, they had a calmer night's sleep."
The first known use of weighted blankets was to lessen negative symptoms for those with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). The blankets were used to mimic touch therapy by administering a squeezing/hugging feeling which Temple Gradin found was effective in calming patients with ADS. Further research from Harvard show that touch therapy can relieve ailments like muscle spasms and social anxiety. A weighted blanket may provide similar effects.
On sleep in children with ASD, the study Weighted Blankets and Sleep in Autistic Children—A Randomized Controlled Trial did not find objective results of improved sleep with use of a weighted blanket, however, subjective measures found that parents and children both preferred the weighted blanket, possibly picking up on benefits that were not measured by the researchers.
See the full list of benefits and calming effects of weighted blankets here
Yes, you can use your weighted blanket as your main/only blanket just like a duvet.
During especially cold nights/months, you may wish to have more warmth, in this case, we recommend putting another warm layer on top of the weighted blanket, having your weighted blanket as the layer closest to your body will give you the most benefits of Deep Touch Pressure Therapy.
See all FAQs here
Both the weighted blanket and cover are machine washable.
The cover can be easily removed and is very light so it easy to wash. The blanket should be washed on its own. Check with you washing machine capacity before washing the 7kg or 9kg blanket.
Both are made of natural fabrics so should be washed on a gentle cycle and hung to dry.
Our weighted blankets are made to be used individually.
The dimensions for our Regular size are 142cm W x 200cm L.
See our Size & Weight Guide here to see more details on size.
We have two weights in our regular size blanket, 7kg & 9kg, and one weight in our small blanket, 3.2kg.
See our Size & Weight Guide here to find the right weight for you.
See the full list of weighted blanket FAQs here, including how they work, all the benefits, our shipping and returns info, care, materials, and more!
Groundd weighted blankets are weighted with evenly distributed fine glass beads. The pressure contours to your body creating a personal cocoon. In this soothing, cozy state your mind and body relax and ease into deep sleep.
Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) is a sensory input arising from pressure exerted equally across the body, such as a hug, swaddle, or in this case, a Groundd Weighted Blanket. DTP creates a deep comforting sensation that is highly effective for reducing stress and anxiety and inducing relaxation and sleep.
Sustainability is at the core of Groundd's designs, materials, and processes. We use natural materials, the highest standard for harmful chemical-free & water conserving processing, certified OEKO-TEX®. And, our packaging is not just plastic-free but includes quality reusable bags and totes you won't want to toss!
Groundd weighted blankets are weighted with evenly distributed fine glass beads. The pressure contours to your body creating a personal cocoon. In this soothing, cozy state your mind and body relax and ease into deep sleep.
Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) is a sensory input arising from pressure exerted equally across the body, such as a hug, swaddle, or in this case, a weighted blanket. DTP creates a deep comforting sensation that is highly effective for reducing stress and anxiety and inducing relaxation and sleep.
Sustainability is at the core of our designs, materials, and processes. We use natural materials, the highest standard for harmful chemical-free & water conserving processing, certified OEKO-TEX®. And, our packaging is not just plastic-free but includes quality reusable bags and totes you won't want to toss!
Yes, you can use your weighted blanket as your main/only blanket just like a duvet.
During especially cold nights/months, you may wish to have more warmth, in this case, we recommend putting another warm layer on top of the weighted blanket, having your weighted blanket as the layer closest to your body will give you the most benefits of Deep Touch Pressure Therapy.
See all FAQs here
Both the weighted blanket and cover are machine washable.
The cover can be easily removed and is very light so it easy to wash. The blanket should be washed on its own. Check with you washing machine capacity before washing the 7kg or 9kg blanket.
Both are made of natural fabrics so should be washed on a gentle cycle and hung to dry.
Our weighted blankets are made to be used individually.
The dimensions for our Regular size are 142cm W x 200cm L.
See our Size & Weight Guide here to see more details on size.
We have two weights in our regular size blanket, 7kg & 9kg, and one weight in our small blanket, 3.2kg.
See our Size & Weight Guide here to find the right weight for you.
See the full list of weighted blanket FAQs here, including how they work, all the benefits, our shipping and returns info, care, materials, and more!
Groundd Weighted Blankets come with our unique silky soft 100% Bamboo Lyocell Cover, today's most sustainable textile, in relaxing Dark Moonlight colour or calming Light Glacier
