Sunday Citizen Review 2024
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If sleeping on a cloud wrapped in the warm sunshine sounds like heaven to you, then Sunday Citizen blankets may just be what you’ve been dreaming of. We test Sunday Citizen's original snug comforter and their crystal-filled weighted blanket in this review.
PROS
- Extraordinarily soft
- Well made
- Optimal weight
- Machine Washable
- Free shipping and returns
- Environmentally focused
CONS
- Luxury pricing
- Exterior initially sheds fuzz balls
Ratings Breakdown
QUALITY
★★★★★
The quality is apparent in the feel and performance throughout the longevity of our testing. The founders went to great lengths to personally ensure the quality of the products in their factories.
VALUE
★★★★
Their products are priced on par with many of the luxury bedding brands, and, factoring in the quality of their products, we think the blankets are a great value.
CUSTOMER
EXPERIENCE
★★★★★
Their objective was to create the snuggliest blanket on earth, and the comforter is without a doubt the most comfortable blanket I have ever experienced.
BRAND
★★★★★
From substituting many of their fabrics with bamboo to using up to 60 bottles of recycled plastic in every comforter, Sunday Citizen engages in multiple environmental efforts that give us pride to consider them to competitors.
Who is Sunday Citizen?
Sunday Citizen was founded in 2018 by Mike and Michelle Abadi. After partnering with luxury hotel owners, they were challenged with developing a blanket that was both extremely soft and machine-washable.
Mike and Michelle delivered. After resounding success with the hotel guests, the pair decided to form Sunday Citizen and go national. They now have branched out and started offering more bedding options, towels, and now a clothing line as well. In order to create their products, they worked with textile manufacturer’s to create their own unique fabric blends. But they've always stayed true to those original goals: extremely soft and machine-washable.
The brand is always looking for ways to become more sustainable, so they plan to try and begin implementing some more eco-friendly practices. Since then, they've implemented the use recycled plastic in their blankets (up to 60 in every comforter), prioritized bamboo fabrics, and found a way to offset all delivery emissions.
They regularly engage in philanthropy such as giving away over $200,000 worth of product to the Salvation Army and at the local level with donations to Beds For Kids in Charlette.
Sunday Citizen Performance & Look
I’m of the firm belief that everyone should prioritize investing in the 3 product types that supports their body most – bedding, chairs, and footwear. There’s no such thing as too much comfort in these areas. Therefore, when I heard about a company creating the softest bedding line on earth, my interest was piqued. I decided to try two different products that I thought would be of the most use to me.
Sunday Citizen Snug Comforter
The Snug Comforteris the blanket that started it all so obviously that’s where I started too. My first observation was about its weight. This guy is heavy; the heaviest comforter I’ve ever owned. I was actually worried it would be too much once I wrap myself in it (yeah I’m a make-myself-a-burrito-with-the-blanket kind of sleeper don’t @ me). One side is soft and cool to the touch while the other is plush and amazingly snug.
The two sides separate somewhat, and it made me a little concerned that I would rip/pull it by accident with a foot at some point. (Update November 2021) We’re months in now and no incident yet. My only real complaints are that I have lost my phone in this comforter many times now – something about that separation of layers causes a folding-in sort of thing perhaps- and the white underside has left more than a few white “fuzzies” on my bedding and floor. While neither of those are big issues and that first one is mostly just comical, the fabric bits were a bit unappealing. Though, there have been less after a few washes.
Speaking of washes, I always felt like washing my blankets in my home laundry set-up was not good for the previous ones I’ve owned. In fact, my last inexpensive comforter had noticeable decline in quality after a few washes in particular.
(Update November 2021) We’re on wash 4 for now and we can’t detect any change in comfort or thermoregulation. Which brings me to my final point…The Sunday Citizen signature Snug Comforter boasts thermoregulation to provide a satisfying sleep regardless of climate. I switched to the blanket at the end of Summer – an Arizona summer. The first few nights had mixed results. Sometimes I would feel too warm but power through and I’d ultimately be fine, and sometimes it was a too warm and I stuck a leg out as a bridge into the world of fresh, circulating air. I ended up turning the thermostat down a few degrees and haven’t looked back.
(Update November 2021) With Fall here and Winter coming, every night has been fantastic. I can honestly say there has been a measurable improvement in the quality of my sleep. But it should be noted that I wasn’t switching from a luxury comforter or any comforter near the quality of Sunday Citizen.
Snug Crystal Weighted Blanket
I’ve experienced a few weighted blankets before since they help with anxiety (and I’m the burrito sleeper remember). When I got the Snug Crystal Weighted Blanket, I was intrigued by the glass bead construction and the general size of this. The fact that it has a removable cover that can be washed was a huge bonus.
I first tried it on my bed to sleep at night. I can tell you that I didn’t really enjoy for the full night’s sleep. I’ve never been a fan of sleeping with weighted blankets like this. I’m a napper at heart, and that’s where I think this experience hits its peak.
It was a great size for snuggling on the couch. It’s my go-to couch blanket and has seen a lot of use for naps and movie watching with my loved ones. It is a perfect item from this respect and now has a permanent place on my couch. But, at $269, it does fall into the pretty pricey category for a blanket. So, unless you need help with sleep and/or anxiety this one might be a treat-yourself purchase.
Is Sunday Citizen Good Quality?
Sunday Citizen has built its brand on the level of softness and comfortability they can provide. And in this area, they succeed very well. Their products appear to be made of quality materials. The current custom crafted fabric line they offer includes:
- Snug - soft as a cloud
- Double Snug - twice as much of the Snug material for extra softness
- Premium Bamboo - used in their sheets for hypoallergenic, thermoregulating, and antibacterial properties
- Cosset - stretchy, wrinkle-free, soft fabric for their clothing line
- Nube - looks like a combination of their Snug and Cosset materials for their clothing line
- Siesta Modal - softer Modal fabric
- Washable Silk - breathable, silky soft, and antimicrobial for their sleepwear collection
The founders actually moved to China for 2 years to ensure their factories were chosen and maintained at their strict quality standards. That level of personal commitment is remarkable.