With cool evenings underway, and a list of books and movies to keep us sane throughout winter, we’re looking to locate the best throw blankets, stat. We’ve rounded up our favorites—thanks to our in-house testers—and a few more we have our eye on, with machine washable options in mind, and avoiding synthetic fibers wherever possible (with a few exceptions). Care instructions included, so you know what you’re getting into. Ahead, discover our top picks, from alpaca to cashmere to wool. Join us in our quest for the best blankets and shop on.
Top picks:
Commerce producer Lauren Arzbaecher loves this luxe ribbed knit cashmere for keeping things cozy, calling it “insanely soft.” For interested bibliophiles, Lauren has vetted this as the perfect reading blanket—“I’m regularly bundled up in this for hours while reading a good book.” Move fast! Only the oatmeal colorway is available.
- Size: 50”L x 60”W
- Material: 100% Grade-A Mongolian cashmere
Hand wash with cold water using a mild soap or detergent and air dry to maintain shape and durability.
We think an alpaca blanket is a foolproof way to elevate coziness—it has the elegance of cashmere, but with better durability, less odor retention, and better insulation. On top of which, we can’t really say no to a basketweave and tasteful fringe. Commerce writer Julia Harrison has this one in cocoa, and besides being “ultra-soft,” it’s “rendered all other blankets moot.”
- Size: 50″W x 70″L
- Material: 70% Alpaca 23% Polyamide 7% Wool
Dry-clean only. Due to the superfine nature of fibers, pilling may occur over time. We recommend using a sweater stone to maintain your throws.
This 100% wool throw from the Company Store received high praise from associate commerce director Lori Keong. “I love how much heat it generates without too much heft and how unassuming the colorway is in my already minimal bedding setup,” she says “It looks great slung over a couch too.” Lori also suggests it as a nice gift idea—“If you’re feeling fancy, you can even slap a monogram on it and give it to someone as a gift.”
- Size: 90″W x 96″L
- Material: 100% all-natural lambswool
Commerce director Rachel Fletcher loves this cozy blanket from Crate & Barrel for its plushness and size, saying, “I really never thought I’d be a faux-fur girl, as my taste runs a bit more pared-down than glam, but when I got this unbelievably soft and warm deep gray throw from the brand, I knew I was a goner.”
- Size: 70”W x 55”L
- Material: 100% recycled polyester
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Do not dry-clean.
More Throw Blankets We Love
One more alpaca blanket, since we can’t get enough—something about the combination of pima cotton, alpaca, and this seed stitch design makes this blanket look three times its price tag, so it’s as suitable for a cuddle as it is for actually keeping warm. The texture is incredibly soft, and this blend of materials keeps the blanket well-insulated so there’s never a cold feet scenario you have to worry about. Both colorways, camel and gray, make for elevated drapery in any room.
- Size: 65″W x 40″L
- Material: 56% alpaca, 44% pima cotton
This chunky knit from Brooklinen is perfect for swaddling. If you like the kind of blanket with a ton of give, warm but not claustrophobic, and big but not huge, this is exactly what you’ve been looking for. You’ll have to move fast on this one, it’s final sale!
- Size: 50″W x 70″L
- Material: 100% cotton
Machine-wash cold with like colors. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry low, remove promptly.
It’s comforting, cozy, and perfect for lounging. Made of long-staple organic cotton with a soft, buttery feeling, this high-quality weighted blanket is available in several solid colors, including midnight blue (pictured).
- Size: 40”W x 72”L
- Material: 100% GOTS-Certified organic cotton
Wash separately in cold water, on a delicate or permanent-press cycle. Tumble dry on low.
Ever fantasize about dragging your duvet or comforter off your bed when you want to snuggle up on the couch? Now you can with this ultra plush throw from Buffy. The stitching makes it look like a quilt—earning it a spot in the honorable mentions portion of our “best quilts” story—while the 100% recycled PET, BPA-free fill gives it sumptuousness. It’s available in five color options and can be used year-round.
- Size: 70”W x 50”L
- Material: 100% recycled PET, BPA-free fill
Machine wash cold with your favorite pro-planet detergent and tumble dry low. Blanket will dry wrinkle-free; do not iron.
With an impressive selection of thoughtfully-sourced, expertly-crafted blankets, this one especially caught our eye for being high-quality with a low price-tag. On the reverse side of this charcoal blanket is a lighter gray, so its color-blocking actually looks elegant when left in a heap.
- Size: 57W” x 74L”
- Material: 100% cashmere-like acrylic
Machine-washable. Tumble dry on low heat.
The brushed texture of this West Elm exclusive gives it incredible softness and a handmade look. Choose between gray, conifer, midnight, almond, horseradish, and copper. It’s also one of the picks on this list with the lowest price tag.
- Size: 50”W x 60”L
- Material: 75% polyester acrylic, 25% wool
How To Care For Your Throw Blankets:
To maintain your throw blankets at their softest and most velvety, we’d recommend the following products:
