# Anxiety-Alleviating Bedding The 'Alpha' Weighted Blanket Provides Natural Pressure Stimulation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-12-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weighted-blanket References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/body-fitted-weighted-blanket/) The 'Alpha' weighted blankets have been designed with health and comfort in mind to ensure that you always feel as well as possible when getting into bed for the night or simply enjoying some downtime. The 'Alpha' blanket works by providing all-natural deep pressure stimulation thanks to the [weighted design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weighted-eye-mask) that will help to effectively reduce instances of [stress and anxiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eden-hoodie). The blanket will also work to provide a comforting experience that will lull you into a [deeper sleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow) when used in placed of traditional bedding. The 'Alpha' weighted blanket is 60% thinner than other options on the market and looks to satiate growing consumer demand for natural products that will help them to manage their stress on their own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Weighted Bedding:** Opportunity for disrupting the bedding industry by introducing weighted blankets for anxiety relief. - **Deep Pressure Stimulation:** Expanding market for products that provide all-natural deep pressure stimulation to reduce stress and anxiety. - **Natural Sleep Solutions:** Opportunity for developing natural bedding products that promote deeper sleep and relaxation. ### Where This Applies - **Bedding:** Disruptive innovations in the bedding industry include weighted blankets designed for anxiety relief. - **Health and Wellness:** Expanding market for products that promote deep pressure stimulation for stress and anxiety management. - **Natural Products:** Opportunity for natural product manufacturers to introduce sleep solutions that aid in relaxation and stress reduction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodpod-body.md) - [Scent-Infused Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snuggle-sense.md) - [Relaxing Weighted Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-mind.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) - [Astrologically Finished Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrology-weighted-blankets.md) - [Wearable Weighted Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weighted-hoodie.md) - [Cooling Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weighted-blanked-for-summer.md) - [Organic Weighted Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-weighted-blankets.md)