The best cotton throw blanket depends on the weave you like, the size you need and how you plan to wash it. This guide compares five throws, each listed as 100% cotton.
For other blanket types, 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 Cotton Throw Blanket
blunique 100% Cotton Cable Knit Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
- Chunky cable knit texture in 100% cotton
- Listed features are breathable and machine washable
- Sold as a 50" x 60" throw
LongHui Bedding 100% Cotton Chunky Knit Throw Blanket 51" x 63"
- Chunky knit weave in 100% cotton
- Largest knit size here at 51" x 63"
- Listing describes it as breathable
Comfy Cubs 6-Layer Muslin Cotton Throw Blanket 46" x 68"
- Six-layer construction in 100% muslin cotton
- Sized 46" x 68", the longest throw here
- Listed features are breathable and lightweight
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Cotton Throw Blankets Compared
| # | Product | Key Features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  blunique 100% Cotton Cable Knit Throw Blanket 50" x 60" |
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| 2 |  LongHui Bedding 100% Cotton Chunky Knit Throw Blanket 51" x 63" |
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| 3 |  Comfy Cubs 6-Layer Muslin Cotton Throw Blanket 46" x 68" |
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| 4 |  SE Softexly 4-Layer Muslin Cotton Throw Blanket 50" x 60" |
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| 5 |  Bedsure 100% Cotton Muslin Throw Blanket, Large Throw |
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1. blunique 100% Cotton Cable Knit Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
Best Overall
- Chunky cable knit texture in 100% cotton
- Listed features are breathable and machine washable
- Sold as a 50" x 60" throw
- Listed for reading, the sofa and the bed
- At 60 inches long, it is shorter than the 63-inch LongHui Cotton Knit and 68-inch Comfy Cubs Muslin
- Care: Machine wash
- Seasons: All
- Color shown: Taupe
The listing describes the fabric as lightweight and shows it in taupe, a soft beige tone.
Listed season is all, and the care line is a machine wash.
Who the blunique Cable Knit suits
Shoppers who want a cotton cable knit in a standard throw size.
Who should pass on the blunique Cable Knit
If you want extra length, the Comfy Cubs Muslin is 68 inches long.
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2. LongHui Bedding 100% Cotton Chunky Knit Throw Blanket 51" x 63"
Most Generous Knit Size
- Chunky knit weave in 100% cotton
- Largest knit size here at 51" x 63"
- Listing describes it as breathable
- Comes with a laundry bag
- Listed as medium weight, heavier than the lightweight blunique Cable Knit, Comfy Cubs Muslin, SE Softexly Muslin and Bedsure Muslin
- Thickness: 0.5 inches
- Care: Machine wash
- 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 want a knit throw with a stated weight and a bit of extra size.
Who should pass on the LongHui Cotton Knit
If you prefer a layered muslin, the SE Softexly Muslin has four layers.
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3. Comfy Cubs 6-Layer Muslin Cotton Throw Blanket 46" x 68"
Longest Muslin Throw
- Six-layer construction in 100% muslin cotton
- Sized 46" x 68", the longest throw here
- Listed features are breathable and lightweight
- Listing says it fits the couch or drapes over a bed
- At 46 inches wide, it is narrower than the blunique Cable Knit, SE Softexly Muslin and LongHui Cotton Knit
- Care: Permanent press, tumble dry low
- Seasons: All
- Color shown: Pacific Blue
The listing says to hang it flat to dry or tumble dry on low, and to iron on low if needed.
It also says not to dry clean and to avoid bleach.
Who the Comfy Cubs Muslin suits
Shoppers who want the most layers and the longest cut for draping.
Who should pass on the Comfy Cubs Muslin
If you want a wider throw, the LongHui Cotton Knit is 51 inches wide.
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4. SE Softexly 4-Layer Muslin Cotton Throw Blanket 50" x 60"
Best 50" x 60" Muslin
- Four-layer construction in 100% cotton muslin
- Listing says it gets softer with each wash
- Sold in a standard 50" x 60" size
- Listed uses include the bed, patio and couch
- The listing says it also gets stretchier with each wash
- Care: Cold wash, tumble dry low, no bleach
- Seasons: Fall, spring, summer and winter
- Color shown: Denim blue
Wash it separately in cold water with mild detergent.
The color shown is denim blue, and the fabric is described as lightweight.
Who the SE Softexly Muslin suits
Shoppers who want a muslin throw in the same size as a standard throw.
Who should pass on the SE Softexly Muslin
If you want a cable knit texture, the blunique Cable Knit has one.
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5. Bedsure 100% Cotton Muslin Throw Blanket, Large Throw
Best Gauze Layering Pick
- Four-layer gauze construction in 100% cotton muslin
- Listed features are breathable, lightweight and soft
- Listing says it gets softer with every wash
- Listed uses include couch, bed, travel, picnic and layering
- Has four layers, two fewer than the six-layer Comfy Cubs Muslin
- Care: Cold gentle wash, tumble dry low
- Features: Breathable, lightweight, soft
- Color shown: Linen beige
Wash it cold on a gentle cycle.
The care directions name mild detergent, and linen beige is the color shown.
Who the Bedsure Muslin suits
Shoppers who want a gauze muslin for layering on a couch or bed.
Who should pass on the Bedsure Muslin
If you want a stated size, the SE Softexly Muslin lists 50" x 60".
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How to Choose the Best Cotton Throw Blanket
- Pick the weave first, since two picks are knits and three are layered muslin.
- Compare stated sizes. The Comfy Cubs Muslin is 46" x 68" and the LongHui Cotton Knit is 51" x 63". Two picks are 50" x 60".
- Count layers, because the Comfy Cubs Muslin has six while the SE Softexly Muslin and Bedsure Muslin have four.
- Check the care text, since the three muslin picks allow a low tumble dry and the two knits list a machine wash.
- Expect change over time, as the SE Softexly Muslin and Bedsure Muslin say they get softer with washing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best cotton throw blanket for a couch?
Our top pick, the blunique Cable Knit, lists the couch, and so do the other four picks.
Which pick has the most layers?
The Comfy Cubs Muslin has the most, with six layers. The SE Softexly Muslin and Bedsure Muslin have four.
Can these cotton throws go in the dryer?
The Comfy Cubs Muslin, SE Softexly Muslin and Bedsure Muslin all list a low tumble dry. The two knit picks list a plain machine wash.
Do muslin throws change after washing?
The SE Softexly Muslin says it gets softer and stretchier, and the Bedsure Muslin says it gets softer with every wash.
Our Verdict
Our best cotton throw blanket pick is the blunique Cable Knit, a 100% cotton throw with a chunky cable knit texture. Choose the LongHui Cotton Knit for the largest knit size, or the Comfy Cubs Muslin for the longest cut. The Bedsure Muslin suits anyone who wants four-layer gauze for layering.
Best Overall: blunique 100% Cotton Cable Knit Throw Blanket 50" x 60" Check Latest Price
Most Generous Knit Size: LongHui Bedding 100% Cotton Chunky Knit Throw Blanket 51" x 63" Check Latest Price
Longest Muslin Throw: Comfy Cubs 6-Layer Muslin Cotton Throw Blanket 46" x 68" Check Latest Price
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