Simba Orbit Weighted Blanket

The Orbit is Simba's take on the category and the one we rate highest overall, largely because it covers the fundamentals without obvious weak points. Thousands of glass nano-beads are stitched into small pockets to resist clumping and keep the weight even, and the 100% cotton cover is removable and machine washable, which reviewers consistently flag as the practical detail that matters most day to day. It comes in 6.8kg and 9kg (both 135x200cm single size), with the same RRP of around £169 regardless of weight, though Simba runs frequent discounts that often bring it closer to £149. The trade-off versus the cheaper Mela below is price: you pay a premium for the brand's finish and aftercare rather than a dramatically different experience.