Tencel™ & Cotton Weighted Blanket

I am writing to share my feedback regarding the Tencel Lavender Weighted Blanket (10 lbs), which I recently purchased from Nordstrom and have since returned. I am an absolute fan of the 10-pound, 100% cotton weighted blanket, so I was eager to try this version, but unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. I wanted to provide some specific feedback on why the Tencel blanket fell short compared to the cotton one: • Fabric Appearance: While the online pictures of the Tencel blanket are beautiful, in person the fabric looked very matte and dull. It lacks the beautiful sheen that the cotton blanket has. • Weight Perception: Although the product details state that both blankets are 10 pounds, the Tencel blanket felt considerably lighter than my white cotton 10-pound blanket at home. • Weave Quality: The weave of the Tencel blanket felt incredibly loose, almost to the point where it felt like it could come apart. By contrast, the cotton blanket has a very tight, heavy, and robust weave that is absolutely perfect. I am very grateful for Nordstrom's excellent return policy, which allowed me to return the item before gifting it to my mother. I will definitely be purchasing a cotton weighted blanket for her instead once she selects her preferred color. The cotton is heavier, more exquisite, luxurious and absolute perfection! The tencel pales in comparison, I would not purchase it even at a 50-75% discount. If you have similar taste definitely go with the cotton!!

I love the size, texture and color. Unfortunately it smells strongly of mildew and stinky stale storage.