How Much Does a Blanket Cost?

Last Updated on October 13, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

A blanket is typically a rectangular-shaped knitted cloth that serves to cover your body and keep it warm. The term blanket is believed to come from the old French word blanket, which was a type of fabric.

People used to make blankets from natural wool but in time, they began to use different fabrics, such as cotton, cashmere, fleece, synthetic, flannel, and many others.

Nowadays, a blanket has many uses, not only for keeping warm. This item can serve to cover your bed, spread on the ground for a picnic or at the beach, and also for decorative purposes.

How much does a blanket cost?

The average cost of a blanket is somewhere between $10 to $300, depending on the material from which it is made, the brand or vendor, size, and design. However, high-end brands will sell them for as much as $1,500 up to a few thousand dollars.

If you are looking for a customized blanket, you should expect to pay a few hundred dollars. The design, material from which it is created, size, and other accessories will greatly influence the overall cost.

As we stated before, there is a large variety of materials that can be used for blankets.

Typically, wool blankets cost anywhere from $25 to $200. For instance, at Walmart, you can purchase a 66” x 90” wool blanket for $28.99, and a 72” x 88” wool blanket will cost $171.99.

Polyester blankets are the most common on the market, with costs that can go from $15 to $50, on average. Target sells various types of blankets as well. For example, a 88” x 92” 100% polyester blanket, can cost around $30, with a large variety of colors.

When it comes to babies, the blanket must be made from soft and hypoallergenic fabric. A 100% cotton blanket can cost anywhere from $25 to $60.

Also very popular, fleece blankets are usually priced from $8 to $55. Amazon sells several fleece blankets with an average cost of $20.

A top-end fabric is a cashmere, and the range of costs for a cashmere blanket is somewhere from $150 up to $500. Depending on the size, design, and from where you purchase it, the cost can go up to $900 for a single blanket. For instance, on AngelaJey.com, the average cost of a cashmere blanket is $830.

You might also like our articles on the cost of dry cleaning a blanket, laundry services, or embroidery.

One of the people’s choices for a comfortable blanket is the chenille one, and the average cost is anywhere from $30 up to $100.

The bamboo blanket is perfect to use at any time of the year due to its temperature-regulating abilities. The cost is in the high-end range and can go from $200 up to $500.

Electric heated blankets may cost as little as $20 in some retail stores to as much as $250.

There are other cozy alternatives for bed blankets, like faux fur and plush.

Take into consideration that these are rough estimates. Factors such as size, material, store, or brand from where you purchase it, whether it is customized or not, will heavily impact the costs.

We did some research about the costs of the most purchased blankets, and we listed them in the table below:

Blanket overview

Blankets are comfy and warm pieces of cloth, that over time began to be more and more diverse. They are available in multiple colors and sizes and are created from different fabrics.

Blankets are made in different sizes and can be used on anything from a baby bed to a king-sized bed.

In the table below, we listed several types of blankets and their sizes:

Blankets made from wool have been used for many years. However, today on the market you can find various blankets from different fabrics such as cashmere, cotton, fleece, polyester, fur, bamboo, chenille, and many others.

For example, a sherpa blanket is created of two layers: one is soft flannel, and the other one is comfy fleece. It is lightweight but will still keep you warm on chilly days.

Cotton blankets are ideal for babies. This material is soft, perfect for sensitive skin, hypoallergenic, and highly breathable.

If you think a simple blanket will not be enough to keep you warm, you can find electric blankets available on the market as well. This type of blanket has integrated electrical heating wires in the fabric. Battery operated, they come with a controller to be able to adjust the heat as you please. A larger electric blanket may have two distinct mechanisms and two remotes if the people covered by it want different temperatures.

What are the extra costs?

Always read the cleaning and washing instructions. Several types of blankets may need dry cleaning. This service can cost around $15 per blanket depending on the size and material.

Blankets that are handmade, usually woven by hand, will be more expensive. Also, customizing a blanket may come with some additional costs.

Weighted blankets are one of the best home therapies, but keep in mind that the bead will heavily increase your budget.

An electric blanket will always need new batteries or increase your power bill a little, depending on how it is powered.

Important things about bed blankets

There are individuals who may be allergic to different types of fabrics. Thankfully, there are hypoallergenic blankets, although most of them are for babies, so will be smaller in size. Always look for the hypoallergenic label.

Cotton is a breathable material. Blankets that are made from cotton will keep you comfy whether it is summer or chilly winter.

Always read the washing label, in order to see if the blanket can be washed by machine or needs dry cleaning.

It is advisable to wash a blanket after you purchase it and before you use it.

On the market, there are plenty of blankets made from sustainable materials in case you are an eco-friendly individual. Check for the items that have tags with Oeko-Tex or GOTS.

How can I save money?

Usually, retailers provide discounts or sales throughout the year. Major holidays or the end of the cold season may often come with substantial sales for blankets.

Also, try to sign up for the vendor’s newsletter to be updated about any discounts.

Often you may find coupons for blankets, that will save you some money.