Daniel Singer

Gravity — The weighted blanket for sleep, stress and anxiety

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Daniel Singer
John is a beast and I can't wait to get my hands on this one. This seems to be the perfect topper to a Casper mattress. I hope you all can grasp the gravity of the situation.
John Fiorentino
@danielsing3r Thanks for the hunt Daniel! Hi everyone! Happy to answer any questions you may have! Here is a bit about the blanket: Gravity is a premium-grade, therapeutic weighted blanket that harnesses the power of deep touch stimulation – a proven anxiety treatment – to gently distribute deep pressure across your body. Engineered to be around 10% of your body weight, Gravity helps relax the nervous system by simulating the feeling of being held or hugged. This increases serotonin and melatonin levels and decreases cortisol levels—improving your mood and promoting restful sleep at the same time. All without ever filling a prescription. I've become pretty addicted to mine and I use it a ton while I meditate. Excited to bring this product to everyone else now! Looking forward to hearing what you guys think!
Mona De Frawi
@johnnyfio @danielsing3r sounds very interesting. Are there studies on this?
John Fiorentino
@monadefrawi @danielsing3r yes! quite a few. I included a bunch of links in the kickstarter!
Justin Levy
@johnnyfio if i want to share it with the gf, should i get the lighter version so it's 10% of her weight or go to mine?
John Fiorentino
@itsjlev We designed the blanket to really be optimized for personal comfort. This way the weight is distributed correctly and you can really feel the effects. I'd recommend getting the couples pack so you each have your own sensory deprivation cocoon:)
Bret Prins
I personally just put some kettlebells on my chest before I fall asleep. Feels like I'm being hugged by The Rock.
John Fiorentino
@bret_prins1 TBH can't really compete with that... Dwayne<3
Eric Wilson
I love the idea of weighted blankets, but really don't like the fact that you're using plastic pellets for the weight as opposed to something like glass beads. To me, this organic one with glass beads looks great -- is there anything else different about yours I should consider? http://www.sensorygoods.com/20lb... Great job on the marketing and presentation. Lots of folks here seem to be putting you in the same category as Casper, who reinvented the design, marketing, and distribution of mattresses... But I think it's just that you've figured out how to repackage something previously niche for the mainstream.
Dan Rosenshain
@ecwilson On point. Nothing new here, just really good marketing. I'm guessing the plastic pellets is to cut costs and increase the margin.
Carlos G Martinez
@ecwilson @goodonestv, this is the only question i'm interested in hearing the answer to. I've looked into weighted blankets in the past and when I saw this I thought it would be bringing some sort of new feature. I don't see that here.
Girl Alex
DONE. one of my wildest dreams just came true 👏🏼👏🏼❤️ cannot wait for this!!
Kaben Clauson
I'm a sucker for anything that can help me sleep better - looks cool. How does this handle temperature? It doesn't retain to much heat?
Kristofer™
I love a heavy comforter and have always thought how weird it was to enjoy the lead apron they put on you at the dentist when they take X-rays. It's nice and cool and heavy. Gravity seems like it's going to do just that :)
Joshua Pinter
@kristofertm ^ Yes! That lead apron... I tell them to just leave it on me and doze off.
orliesaurus
Just a question to @producthunt's team why does this come under the "tech" category
Becca Niday

Failed to ship product as promised. No packing slip, no return information included. FAILED to respond to over 20 emails in a 2 month time - NO OTHER WAY TO CONTACT THEM! Finally found a return address thru the USPS and returned product 2 months ago and they still refuse to issue my refund. THEY ARE COMPLETELY UNETHICAL.

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Zach Blanco
John, like I've said before congratulations on the rollout of this product. The way you guys have executed this is absolutely impressive, and its amazing to see all the success that has come your way as a result of it. As I'm sure other people have mentioned, it might be prudent to begin pitching your product to facilities that aid those with mental health issues, as I can see this blanket being a godsend for those with autism and the like. Great to see another entrepreneur coming out of NYU and best of luck!
John Fiorentino
@zach_blanco Thanks man! Appreciate it! Love that idea, that was part of the reason why we launched for May, as it is Mental Health Awareness month. We are totally headed down that road in the near future. Thank you for the kind words and the great idea! Hope all is well!
Jevin Sew
This is a product for those not afraid to say they're the little spoon! 😍
Petra
Sounds promising! I've already recommended it to colleagues and friends!
Derek Draper
I will never leave the house again and I'm completely ok with that. EDIT: sold myself and ordered the couples pack
Ajay Mehta
This looks awesome! Can't wait to have a blanket that is comfy and reduces my stress levels... definitely a need for that in these anxious times. Are there similar pillows/sheets that you would help alleviate stress too?
John Fiorentino
@ajaymehta Thanks, Ajay! Check out Restrenew.com - all natural Pillow with natural sleep aids that go directly inside the pillow :)
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John Fiorentino
@ddulic92 Yup! we have all our partners aligned and plan on fulfilling on time. Thanks for your interest!
Elizabeth Mayfield
I need one of these so bad!
Jerry
Can't tell what I like more here, the gif of Connor's luscious beard or the product itself
John Fiorentino
@nomdejer same.
Chris Buttenham
This looks incredible. I learnt something new about anxiety today!
Jon Sutherland
Love this idea and the execution looks great, but am I the only one a bit flabbergasted by the retail price? $279?!
John Fiorentino
@jmsuth Thanks man! So a good quality comforter is a pretty challenging thing to manufacture. Becuase our blanket is weighted, our blankets have to be made by hand to ensure that the weight is evenly distributed across the whole blanket. This causes some extra cost, but even at the $279 price point that's relatively affordable for a nice quality comforter. Thanks for asking!
Bojan Savikj
This is one of the best sales copy/copywriting I've ever seen in my life. The way it is presented from beginning till end is pure marketing art. I want to buy one of this instantly. Great product btw.
Alex Adelman
Great product! Awesome stuff. :)