Yoga Blankets made from cotton, wool or a recycled blend (acrylic, polyester and cotton), come in a variety of shapes, sizes, thickness, patterns and colors. They are the most useful tools at a yogi's disposal. Roll it up into a bolster for restorative yoga poses or feel the warmth during savasana. Use it as a pillow in meditation, or even use it as a blanket.
The versatility is endless. We will go over a few key features and things to think about when purchasing a yoga blanket, from material, style, length and care
There are several different types of material a yoga blanket are available in. We'll discuss some of the most popular and the best practices for getting the most out of your yoga blanket.
Cotton Blankets - Everyone is familiar with cotton. The soft material comes in a variety of different weights. Sizes and a range of different weave.
Wool Blankets - Today's wool in not scratchy. Recycled wool not only helps the environment, but is also extremely soft and durable. Wool yoga blankets are available in 50% to 80% Wool / Polyester bland.
Blended Blankets - Blends are the most common materials used to produce yoga Blankets. Blends are generally a mix of acrylic, polyester and cotton. This greatly reduces the prices. Depending on the country of production most of the material used in blended blankets are recycled from area textile manufacturers, or regenerated clothing. All blankets, know matter the country should be cleaned before use.
Falsa / Mexican Striped This traditional Mexican style yoga blankets is the most popular tool used in yoga studio today. Blankets are made from a blend of recycled materials containing Cotton, Polyester and Acrylic. Blankets range in size from 78” length by 56” in width and a weight of 2.3 to 2.8 lbs. Blankets are available in a wide range of colors. The striped Style Mexican blanket is used in restorative yoga , blanket can be rolled up and used as a bolster, folded in to a meditation cushion or a perfect blanket to cover you up in Shavasana to keep your body as you cool down.
Measurements: | Thickness | Size | Weight | Material |
Medium |
77" x 54'' |
2.5 lbs. |
10% Cotton, 45% Polyester, and45% Acrylic |
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Kakaos Traditional Studio | Medium | 77" x 54'' | 2.8 lbs. | 15% Cotton, 35% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic |
Kakaos Traditional Studio No-Tassels | Medium | 78" x 54'' | 2.9 lbs. | 15% Cotton, 35% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic |
Single Color / Solid Color The Solid color yoga blankets are popular among restorative yogis for it solid weave, size, thickness and weight. Blankets are made from a blend of recycled materials containing Cotton, Polyester and Acrylic. Blankets range in size from 78” to 80” in length and 54” to 60” in width blanket weights range from 3.2 to 3.8 lbs. The Style Yoga blanket is primarily used in restorative yoga and meditation. Blanket can be rolled up and used as a bolster, folded in to a meditation cushion, but can be used in most styles of yoga when a blanket is needed. Blanket tassels are the same color as the blanket
Measurements: | Thickness | Size | Weight | Material | |
Full |
78" x 60" |
3.8 lbs. |
15% Cotton, 35% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic |
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Kakaos Cotton Solid | Thin - Full | 78" x 54" | 2.8 lbs. | 85% Cotton, 7.5% Polyester, and 7.5% Acrylic | |
Full |
78" x 52" |
3.3 lbs |
10% Cotton, 40% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic |
Cotton The Cotton yoga blanket is popular among yogis looking for a more natural material made yoga blanket. The blanket is known for its size and weight. Blankets are available in a 52.5% to 85% new recycled Cotton, and 15% to 47.5% Polyester and Acrylic blend to a 100% cotton version. Blankets range in size from 78” to 83” in length and 54” to 65” in width and a weight of 2.8 to 4lbs. The Style Yoga blanket is used in restorative yoga and is perfect blanket to cover you up in Shavasana to keep your body as you cool down. Blanket can be rolled up and used as a bolster, folded in to a meditation cushion, but can be used in most styles of yoga when a blanket is needed. 100% cotton blankets are a perfect substitute for yogis with allergic reaction to acrylic or polyester blend yoga blankets.
Note: Because of the nature of the new recycled cotton materials, cotton blankets appear to be thin, the yarn is spun very tight and will loosen with the first few washings thickening the blanket and giving it a fuller look. Like most cotton products these blankets will also soften with washings.
Measurements: | Thickness | Size | Weight | Material | |
Thin - Full |
60" x 80" |
3.5 lbs. |
100% Cotton |
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Kakaos Cotton Solid | Thin - Full | 78" x 54" | 2.8 lbs | 85% Cotton, 7.5% Polyester, and 7.5% Acrylic | |
Kakaos Soft Cotton | Full | 60" x 80" | 3 lbs | 100% Brushed Cotton | |
Halfmoon Organic Cotton | Thin - Full | 60" x 80" | 3.5 lbs | 100% Organic Cotton | |
Halfmoon Cotton | Thin - Full | 60" x 80" | 3.5 lbs | 100% Cotton | |
Thin - Full |
65" x 83" |
4 lbs |
52.5% Recycled Cotton Fibers,35% Recycled Acrylic,12.5% Polyester |
Wool Recycled wool blanket are extremely soft and the densest material used to produce yoga blankets. These very durable blankets can be used in all style of yoga where a bolster or blankets is used. Blankets range in content from 50% to 100% wool and a Polyester blend. Blankets size is 80” to 84” in length to 50” to 64” in width.
Measurements: | Thickness | Size | Weight | Material | |
Full |
50" x 80" |
2.3 lbs. |
50% Recycled Wool Fibers, 50% Polyester Blend |
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Kakaos 60% Wool | Full | 60" x 80" | 3.8 lbs | 60% Recycled Wool Fibers, 40% Polyester Blend | |
Kakaos 70% Wool | Full | 60" x 84" | 4 lbs | 70% Recycled Wool Fibers, 30% Polyester Blend | |
Kakaos 80% Wool | Full | 64" x 84" | 4 lbs | 80% Recycled Wool Fibers, 20% Polyester Blend | |
Kakaos 80% Wool | Full | 60" x 80" | 3.4 lbs | 80% Recycled Wool Fibers, 20% Polyester Blend | |
Full |
60" x 82" |
4 lbs |
100% Recycled Wool Fibers |
Plush / Brushed These yoga blankets are popular among yogis looking for the thickest and heaviest blanket available. The patterns range from Aztec to Southwest and everything in between. Blanket weight ranges from 3.5 to 5 lbs and size ranges from 80” to 86” in length to 60” t0 64” in width. Most plush blanket don’t have tassels and are seamed around the edges. Blanket work best if extra padding is needed for problem knees or rolled for a softer style bolster under the back.
Measurements: | Thickness | Size | Weight | Material | |
Very Full |
62" x 82" |
5 lbs. |
10% Cotton, 40% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic |
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Thick Soft | Very Full | 62" x 86" | 5 lbs | 10% Cotton, 40% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic | |
Very Full |
60" x 82" |
5 lbs |
10% Cotton, 40% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic |
Thunderbird / Diamond Lets step back in time, these blankets have been around for a long time and are considered the first blankets used in yoga and are still a favorite. But today we have the new versions at a substantial lower cost. The solid color yoga blankets introduces years ago by Kakaos yoga took the best form each blanket and combined them to create a blanket yogis and yoga studios use today. The retro look is always cool. Blanket size ranges from 77” to 82” in length and 48” to 56” in width. Weight runs from 2.2 to 3.5 lbs.
Note: Thunderbird blankets are undergoing a change, once made by hand, these blankets are now being made on machines and have become smaller and thinner, plus they have added up to 48 smaller thunderbird patterns instead of the traditional 16 patterns found in the older style. Diamond blanket too have become thinner and their weight has diminished by up to 1lb.
Measurements: | Thickness | Size | Weight | Material | |
Full |
82" x 56" |
3.5 lbs. |
10% Cotton, 40% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic |
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Thunderbird | Full | 77" x 53" | 3.2 lbs | 10% Cotton, 40% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic | |
Full |
77" x 53" |
3.2 lbs |
10% Cotton, 40% Polyester, and 50% Acrylic |
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