Weighted blankets offer comfort
Pamela Hunter, founder of Sheltered Co., in one of their blue weighted blankets.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)Kate Stofira, right, works on a weighted blanket from Sheltered Co.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)Sheltered Co. makes weighted blankets by hand. The blankets come in a variety of colors and sizes.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)Sheltered Co. fabric artist Kate Stofira creates the weighted blanket by hand.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)Kate Stofira, left, and Pamela Hunter work together on a turquoise weighted blanket.
(Maria Alejandra Cardona / Los Angeles Times)Kate Stofira, left, and Sheltered Co. founder Pamela Hunter work together on a turquoise weighted blanket.
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