Thanks to the infomercial from blanket hell, sleeves and warmth have been given a bad name. So in defense of quality and personal sanity I have put together a list of the differences between the Slanket and Snuggie.
| SLANKET | SNUGGIE | |
| Established | 1998 | 2008* |
| Created by | Gary Clegg | Fosdick Corporation** |
| Material | 100% Polyester Microfiber | Fleece (think mystery meat) |
| Size | 60 x 95 inches | 41 x 71 inches |
| Thickness | 310 gsm | 170 gsm*** |
| Sleeves | 13.5 inch diameter | 9 inch diameter |
| Colors | 11 | 3 |
| Price | $44.95 | $19.99 + Book light |
| Shipping | About $10 | $8 |
*The Snuggie company implemented illegal marketing tactics and posted advertisements around the web with the title “Slanket” and a link to their site. Blatant trademark violation.
**Fosdick Corporation received an F rating from the BBB.
***If you hold the Snuggie up, you can see through it.
Gary Clegg, the mastermind of the Slanket, even replied to my email and gave a little extra information about his company!
“…overall we strive to provide a quality product and take care of our customers no matter what. We go above and beyond for [customers] all the time. We donate Slankets to hospitals, homeless shelters, etc…”
- Gary Clegg, The Slanket Mastermind
Finally, a comparison between websites. You can make your own decision, but the Snuggie website makes me feel dirty.
In full disclosure I own a Slanket and it is awesome. The snuggie sucks, buy a Slanket. Don’t let the terrorists win.
8 responses so far ↓
ok now i feel really bad for making fun of the slanket. you felt like you had to justify your purchase and use of a blanket. ok, i dont feel that bad. good post!
Awesome breakdown. I really feel like an educated consumer now. Way to be a sleeved-blanket watch dog!
How does the slanket not slide right off that leather couch?
Good question Becki. I’m betting the guy suffers from the same problem I have on most leather couches, his butt is sticking to the cushion!
it’s too bad the Snuggie has that whole drafty, hospital gown thing going for it… seems like it should wrap around all the way
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I also own a Slanket and it is amazing. The snuggie does not even compare. The mystery meat fleace material of the Snuggie causes static so bad it would blow up a small animal. Cheers to Gary Clegg for a great invention.
I got a snuggie for Christmas…it sucks. The static is so bad that when I’m wearing it anything I touch will shock me. Also, it doesn’t keep me warm and it leaves pink lint on everything. I wish I had seen this before I got my snuggie. I will soon be investing in a Slanket.
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