Finding the best throw blanket starts with the basics: size, material, weight and how you wash it. This guide compares five non-electric throws across fleece, sherpa, faux fur and cotton knit.
If you are also looking at heated or weighted options, see our electric blanket guide and our weighted blanket guide. Every pick here comes from the makers’ specifications on each Amazon listing, not our own testing, as our Editorial Policy explains. Check each listing’s size and care label before you choose.
Top 3 Picks for the Best Throw Blanket
Bedsure Soft Fleece Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
- Flannel fleece with microfiber, made of 100% polyester
- Listed for couch, office, camping and travel use
- Weighs 1.3 pounds in a standard 50" x 60" size
Amazon Basics Reversible Sherpa Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
- Flannel on one side and sherpa on the reverse
- Listing describes it as breathable
- Made for draping over a lap or around the shoulders
blunique Bubble Faux Fur Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
- Bubble texture with a high-low wave pattern
- Faux rabbit fur on one side
- Listed features are fluffy, lightweight and ultra soft
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Throw Blankets Compared
| # | Product | Key Features | |
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| 1 |  Bedsure Soft Fleece Throw Blanket 50" x 60" |
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| 2 |  Amazon Basics Reversible Sherpa Throw Blanket 50" x 60" |
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| 3 |  blunique Bubble Faux Fur Throw Blanket 50" x 60" |
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| 4 |  LongHui Bedding 100% Cotton Knit Throw Blanket 51" x 63" |
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| 5 |  BEDELITE Double-Sided Fleece Throw Blanket 50" x 60" |
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1. Bedsure Soft Fleece Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
Best Overall
- Flannel fleece with microfiber, made of 100% polyester
- Listed for couch, office, camping and travel use
- Weighs 1.3 pounds in a standard 50" x 60" size
- Listed seasons are all, fall, spring and winter
- Half an inch thick, thinner than the 1-inch Bedelite Fleece
- Care: Machine wash, no bleach
- Thickness: 0.5 inches
- Color shown: Grey
The listing describes the fabric as lightweight. Grey with a solid pattern is the color shown.
Machine wash it and skip the bleach. The listing also says it is not water resistant.
Who the Bedsure Fleece suits
Shoppers who want a plain 50" x 60" fleece throw for the sofa, a desk or a trip.
Who should pass on the Bedsure Fleece
If you want a thicker throw, the Bedelite Fleece is 1 inch thick.
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2. Amazon Basics Reversible Sherpa Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
Best Reversible Throw
- Flannel on one side and sherpa on the reverse
- Listing describes it as breathable
- Made for draping over a lap or around the shoulders
- Listed uses include the couch, an office chair, travel and draping over a bed
- Listing says it is not meant to cover a full bed
- Breathability: Described as breathable
- Intended use: Lap, shoulders or a layer on a twin bed
- Color shown: Navy
The listing calls it a standard-size throw and states that it is not an electric blanket.
The listing also says it can add a layer to a twin bed.
Who the Amazon Basics Sherpa suits
Anyone who wants one throw that works on the sofa, at an office chair and on trips.
Who should pass on the Amazon Basics Sherpa
If you want a single fleece texture, the Bedsure Fleece is described as flannel fleece with microfiber.
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3. blunique Bubble Faux Fur Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
Best Textured Throw
- Bubble texture with a high-low wave pattern
- Faux rabbit fur on one side
- Listed features are fluffy, lightweight and ultra soft
- Also offered in a 60" x 80" size
- Listing warns it may look flattened on arrival
- Care: Machine wash, tumble dry low
- Larger size: 60" x 80" offered
- Color shown: Cream white
Listed uses include throw blanket, couch blanket, bedspread and decorative accent.
To restore the texture, the listing says to machine wash and tumble dry on low.
Who the blunique Faux Fur suits
Shoppers who want a decorative textured throw for the couch.
Who should pass on the blunique Faux Fur
If you want a stated weight before buying, the Bedsure Fleece, Bedelite Fleece and LongHui Cotton Knit all list one.
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4. LongHui Bedding 100% Cotton Knit Throw Blanket 51" x 63"
Most Generous Size
- Made of cotton in a chunky knit weave
- Largest size here at 51" x 63"
- Listing describes it as breathable
- Comes with a laundry bag
- Listed as medium weight, heavier than the 1.3-pound fleece picks
- Care: Machine wash
- Thickness: 0.5 inches
- Color shown: Dark grey
Listed seasons are fall, spring, summer and winter.
The knit is 0.5 inches thick, and the listed care is a machine wash.
Who the LongHui Cotton Knit suits
Shoppers who prefer natural cotton and want the extra length.
Who should pass on the LongHui Cotton Knit
If you want a lighter throw, the Bedsure Fleece and Bedelite Fleece each list 1.3 pounds.
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5. BEDELITE Double-Sided Fleece Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
Best Double-Sided Fleece
- Brushed on both sides
- Fade resistant, per the listing
- 1 inch thick
- Made of 100% polyester flannel fleece
- Care calls for a cold gentle wash, while the Bedsure Fleece, blunique Faux Fur and LongHui Cotton Knit list a machine wash
- Care: Cold gentle wash, tumble dry low
- Thickness: 1 inch
- Color shown: Black
Listed uses include the couch, bed, camping and travel. The listing also says it is not water resistant.
Avoid high heat when drying, since the listing asks for a low tumble.
Who the Bedelite Fleece suits
Shoppers who want a double-sided fleece with a thicker build.
Who should pass on the Bedelite Fleece
If you want natural fiber, the LongHui Cotton Knit is made of cotton.
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How to Pick the Best Throw Blanket for Your Space
- Start with size, since four picks are 50" x 60" and the LongHui Cotton Knit is 51" x 63".
- Match the material to your taste, because fleece, sherpa, faux fur and cotton knit each look and feel different.
- Check weight where it is given: the Bedsure Fleece and Bedelite Fleece list 1.3 pounds, and the LongHui Cotton Knit lists 2.5 pounds.
- Read the care line before you buy, since the Bedelite Fleece asks for cold, gentle washing and a low tumble.
- Look at the intended use, because the Amazon Basics Sherpa listing says it is a standard-size throw rather than a full-bed cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best throw blanket for a couch?
Our top pick, the Bedsure Fleece, lists couch use, as do the other four picks. Choose by texture and weight.
Which pick is the largest throw?
The LongHui Cotton Knit is the largest at 51" x 63". The other four picks are 50" x 60".
Can these throws go in the washing machine?
Four of the five listings give machine wash directions. Check the Amazon Basics Sherpa care label before washing it.
What separates sherpa from fleece in these picks?
The Amazon Basics Sherpa pairs flannel with a sherpa reverse. The Bedsure Fleece is a single flannel fleece with microfiber.
Our Verdict
Our best throw blanket pick is the Bedsure Fleece, a 100% polyester throw in the standard 50" x 60" size. Choose the LongHui Cotton Knit for cotton and extra length, or the Amazon Basics Sherpa for a reversible build. The blunique Faux Fur suits anyone who wants bubble texture.
Best Overall: Bedsure Soft Fleece Throw Blanket 50" x 60" Check Latest Price
Best Reversible Throw: Amazon Basics Reversible Sherpa Throw Blanket 50" x 60" Check Latest Price
Best Textured Throw: blunique Bubble Faux Fur Throw Blanket 50" x 60" Check Latest Price
Compare each listing’s size and care text once more before you add a throw to your cart.
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