How to Choose the Right Blanket for Every Season

Choosing a blanket isn't just about selecting the right material—the weight of the fabric plays an equally important role in determining your comfort and sleeping temperature.

A blanket that's too heavy may feel overly warm, while one that's too light may not provide the level of warmth you need.

For over 20 years, we've been crafting premium blankets using traditional Italian textile expertise, and we've learned that choosing the right weight based on the season, your bedroom temperature, and your personal sleeping preferences makes all the difference.

400 GSM Blanket

The Best Choice for Winter

Blankets weighing 400 GSM (grams per square meter) are designed for the coldest months of the year.

Their heavier construction helps retain body heat throughout the night, providing exceptional warmth while remaining naturally breathable.

A 400 GSM blanket is ideal for:

• Winter
• Cooler or poorly heated homes
• Cold bedrooms
• Anyone who enjoys extra warmth while sleeping

Premium fibers such as cashmere, Merino wool, cashmere and wool blends, and camel hair provide outstanding insulation without sacrificing breathability, ensuring a warm yet comfortable night's sleep.

290 GSM Blanket

The Perfect Mid-Season Blanket

A 290 GSM blanket offers the ideal balance between warmth and lightness.

It is the perfect choice for:

• Spring
• Fall
• Heated bedrooms
• Mild winter climates

This versatile weight provides cozy comfort without feeling heavy, adapting easily to changing temperatures throughout the seasons.

For many people, 290 GSM is the most versatile blanket weight, making it suitable for use during much of the year.

230–250 GSM Blanket

Ideal for Late Spring and Late Summer

When temperatures begin to rise—or before they cool down again—a lightweight blanket becomes the perfect solution.

Blankets weighing 230–250 GSM are ideal for:

• Late spring
• Early summer
• Late summer
• Air-conditioned bedrooms
• People who naturally sleep warm

Although lightweight, these blankets still offer all the comfort of premium natural fibers without creating excessive heat.

They are especially appreciated in cashmere, cashmere blends, and lightweight Merino wool, materials that naturally promote airflow and help keep your body comfortably cool.

Why Choose Natural Fibers?

Natural fibers are uniquely capable of regulating body temperature throughout the night.

Unlike synthetic materials, they:

• Promote excellent breathability
• Help reduce moisture buildup
• Maintain a comfortable, consistent temperature
• Become softer and more comfortable over time

For this reason, cashmere, Merino wool, camel hair, and mohair remain some of the finest and most luxurious fibers available for premium blankets.

The Difference Made in Italy Makes

Every CO.BI. Cashmere blanket is proudly crafted in Italy, following the renowned textile tradition of Biella, using carefully selected natural fibers and expert craftsmanship.

Each blanket is designed to deliver exceptional comfort, durability, and timeless elegance.

Choosing the right blanket weight means improving your sleep quality while enjoying the natural performance and luxury of the world's finest textile fibers throughout every season.