Amazon's ‘breathable' blanket keeps you cosy in 30C heat without feeling weighed down – and it's half price of Dunelm
AMAZON is selling a "breathable" blanket to keep you cosy in the heat this summer without feeling weighed down.
What's better is that it's more than half the price of the Dunelm version so is a great option on a budget.
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Amazon's Cooling Summer Blanket is available from just £7.99 and comes in a variety of sizes and colours.
Breathable and lightweight, the blanket is designed with special materials to promote airflow and stop overheating.
It's lightweight design means you can stay cosy without feeling weighed down.
Made with advanced cooling fabric technology it provides an instant chill sensation and is perfect for hot sleepers and warmer temperatures.
Crafted from premium, hypoallergenic materials the cooling blanket is suitable for sensitive skin too.
It's ideal for beds or if you fancy a quick snooze on the settee but its also ideal for when you're camping or travelling.
What's better is that it's machine washable and quick to dry so is hassle free to maintain.
It retains its cooling properties even after multiple washes.
The Summer Cooling Blanket comes in a wide range of different colours and sizes.
If you don't fancy the green version, you can also buy in hot pink, light blue, yellow and lots more depending on the size of your choice.
Sizes range from 150cm in length by 100cm in width all the way up to 200 by 230cm.
You can also make savings of up to 40% when you purchase more than one.
It's already gained five star reviews too.
One customer who gave the product a five-star rating said: "Great value for money and keeps me cool at night.
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"But pay attention to the size you purchase!"
Another happy customer said: "It's solved the problem of hot, sweaty nights, I would recommend it."
It's a great option if you're looking for a cool blanket this summer on a budget.
Dunelm's Holden Bedspread comes in £20 and is only available as a double kingsize, measuring 235cm x 235cm.
But that's still more expensive than Amazon's largest cooling blanket.
Dunelm also doesn't offer as many colour options.
But it has seen some good reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
One person said: "Comfy enough to be used over a sheet instead of a duvet and handy for throwing over the settee."
With temperatures set to soar again, it's important to keep cool in the heat, especially at night.
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