Three fabrics at three prices, and the thickest one is also the most argued about. What each gsm figure actually means in the hand.
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Gsm is grams per square metre: the weight of the cloth, which correlates with how substantial it feels but not with how warm it is. On an electrically heated blanket, warmth comes from the wire. The fabric decides the hand-feel and how long the warmth lingers after it switches off.
| Construction | Stated weight | Feels like | Review counts worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double-sided flannel | 220 gsm both sides (twin) or unspecified (cheapest throw) | smooth, close-woven, drapes flat | softness 151+ / 4− on the cheapest throw |
| Flannel over sherpa | 220 gsm + 200 gsm | smooth one side, deep pile the other | softness 151+ / 7−, warmth 220+ / 87− |
| Faux fur over sherpa | 380 gsm + 200 gsm | long pile, heaviest of the three | thickness 24+ / 39−, warmth 258+ / 77− |
Faux fur is the most expensive construction here and the only one where thickness runs negative: 24 positive against 39 negative, with reviewers describing it as pretty thin. Two things are true at once, it is the heaviest fabric in the range on paper, and a long pile can read as thin because the pile compresses and the backing is what you feel.
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$22.49 recorded 2026-08-25
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Rated together with its 4 other sizes and colours See it on AmazonTreat these as warm rather than thick: at 24 good against 39 bad, thickness is not what buyers praise.
For a bed, flannel: it lies flat, it does not shed and it washes well. For a sofa, flannel over sherpa is the reliable middle. Buy faux fur because you want the look and the pile, not because you expect it to be the warmest.
Sherpa and faux fur →Throw sizes →Buying one as a gift →
What buyers mention most, counted on 25 August 2026.