# Huggable Stress-Reducing Blankets The 'Boyfriend Blanket' Reduces Anxiety and Loneliness By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boyfriend-blanket References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/deluxe-weighted-blanket/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1507176570/boyfriend-blanket-a-blanket-for-anxiety-induced-lo?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The rising number of consumers who are leading single lifestyles has an increased number of them feeling lonely and/or anxious, so the 'Boyfriend Blanket' has been designed to alleviate this occurrence. The blanket is designed with a [weighted aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodpod-body) that will provide even weight distribution across your entire body for gentle compression. This is proven to help alleviate [feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eden-hoodie) by mimicking the experience of [being hugged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds) to make it perfect for those who sleep alone or who need a bit of extra physical support. The 'Boyfriend Blanket' comes in three weight options including 15, 20 or 25 pounds, which should represent 10% of your body weight to help maximize the benefits experienced from usage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Weighted Blankets:** The development of weighted blankets provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the sleep and wellness industries by addressing the growing need for stress reduction and improved sleep quality. - **Anxiety Alleviation:** The increasing demand for anxiety-reducing products presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mental health and wellness industries to create new solutions that effectively address anxiety-related issues. - **Single Lifestyle Solutions:** The rising number of single individuals seeking companionship and emotional support opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the personal care and self-help industries, where new products can cater specifically to this demographic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sleep Technology:** The development of weighted blankets can disrupt the sleep technology industry by offering a unique and effective solution for improving sleep quality and reducing stress. - **Mental Health:** The demand for anxiety reduction presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the mental health industry, allowing for the creation of novel approaches and products that target anxiety relief. - **Wellness and Self-care:** The need to alleviate loneliness and anxiety among single individuals creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the wellness and self-care industry, enabling the development of products and services tailored to their specific needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scent-Infused Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snuggle-sense.md) - [Comforting Weighted Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-weighted-hoodie.md) - [Anxiety-Reducing Weighted Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-reducing-weighted-pillow.md) - [Chunky Knit Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-knit-weighted-blanket.md) - [Wearable Weighted Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weighted-hoodie.md) - [Astrologically Finished Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrology-weighted-blankets.md) - [Weighted Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz.md) - [Anxiety Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie.md) - [Comfortable Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodpod-body.md)