Earthbound®
Grounding Blanket
Grounded sleep significantly improves sleep quality & total rest while easing insomnia & stress.
— Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2025
- Ease chronic pain, inflammation, and muscle tension
- Supports healthy circulation and your body’s natural recovery
- Promotes deeper, more restorative sleep
The clinical evidence
Recent grounding research includes randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials and peer-reviewed research examining sleep quality, stress, pain, inflammation, blood flow, and recovery. Recent literature points to measurable effects on sleep and stress while showing beneficial pain and inflammation-related outcomes.
2025: Grounded sleep significantly improved sleep quality, insomnia severity, daytime sleepiness, stress, and total sleep time.
Park et al., Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2025 — randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled earthing mat study. Sixty participants used either a grounding mat or placebo mat for 6 hours per day over 31 days, with positive outcomes measured using validated sleep scales, stress measures, and actigraphy.
2023: Grounding was shown to be a potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant intervention.
Sinatra et al., Biomedical Journal, 2023 — peer-reviewed review discussing grounding’s positive effects on inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiovascular function, and recovery.
2022: Grounding improved sleep-quality scores in a placebo-controlled pilot study.
Lin et al., Healthcare, 2022 — randomized, double-blind pilot study using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Participants receiving grounding showed improved sleep-quality scores after a 12-week intervention.
2020: A peer-reviewed study linked grounding with reduced pain, inflammation, and stress, plus improved sleep and blood flow.
Menigoz et al., EXPLORE, 2020 — peer-reviewed review of grounding research and clinical observations. The authors summarize evidence showing that grounding may reduce inflammation, pain, and stress while improving blood flow, energy, sleep, and overall well-being.
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- ✓ 12% pure silver fibers — premium conductivity
- ✓ Organic cotton + velvet finish — soft against skin, never scratchy
- ✓ Use anywhere you rest — bed, couch, recliner, reading chair
- ✓ 90 nights to feel it, 2× the competitor's trial
What does a grounding blanket actually do?
For most of human history, rest meant contact with the Earth. Modern sofas and beds quietly removed that connection during the hours your body recovers most. The Earthbound® Grounding Blanket restores it whenever you wrap up — on the couch or in bed — putting your body in contact with the Earth's free electrons through high-conductivity silver threading woven into soft, breathable cotton. It connects to the ground through any standard outlet, works passively with no charging or maintenance, and doubles as a luxurious silver-infused throw.
How is this different from the mattress pad?
Think of it as grounding for your waking wind-down rather than your sleep. The mattress pad grounds you all night under your fitted sheet; the blanket grounds you wherever you rest for longer stretches — reading on the sofa, relaxing in the evening, or layered over you in bed. Stress, tension, and ambient EMF exposure don't only build up at night, so the blanket extends a calm, grounded recovery window into the moments you most need it. Many people use both for full coverage across the day and night.
When and where should I use it?
Anywhere you settle in for a while. Drape it over you on the couch during your evening wind-down, add it on top of your bedding, or keep it wherever you tend to rest and recover. The longer the contact, the more time the steady flow of electrons has to work — research on grounding suggests it may help calm the nervous system, support relaxation, and ease stress the longer you stay connected. It also acts as an EMF-buffering layer against the day's accumulated electromagnetic exposure.
What benefits might I notice?
Everyone's body responds differently, but a growing body of peer-reviewed research on grounding associates it with a range of favorable outcomes. Reported effects may include better sleep quality and faster sleep onset, reduced markers of chronic inflammation, less muscle tension and discomfort, improved circulation, a normalizing effect on the stress hormone cortisol, calmer nervous-system activity, and faster recovery after physical exertion. Most people notice a calmer, more relaxed feeling first, with deeper benefits building over consistent use.
Is the silver threading durable and washable?
Yes. The blanket is built to be lived with — the conductive silver is woven into soft, breathable cotton that's durable, warm, and machine washable. To protect the conductive fibers and keep it grounding well over time, wash cold on a gentle cycle, air dry, and avoid bleach and fabric softeners, which can coat the silver. With normal care it stays both cozy and conductive.
Is it safe to use plugged in?
Completely. No electricity from the grid ever flows through the blanket to you — it connects only to the grounding wire in your outlet, drawing in the Earth's free electrons and nothing more, the same safe principle as all our grounding products. There's no heat and no current; it simply restores the natural connection to the Earth that modern indoor living removed. Wrap up in it as often and as long as you like.
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Conductivity comes from silver. Not all silver is equal.
Silver is one of the most conductive and resilient materials on Earth. When woven into cotton at sufficient density, it creates a durable, breathable fabric that carries the Earth's charge from ground to skin. The number that matters is the silver content percentage — the higher the density, the stronger and more reliable the connection.
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Pure silver fiber content
Most cheap grounding blankets you'll find on Amazon contain 5–8% silver. At that density, conductivity is patchy and drops off quickly with washing. We weave the Earthbound blanket at 12% pure silver on an 88% organic cotton base — enough density for a strong, even connection that holds up to regular use.
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The Clinical Trial said 93% slept better within 4 nights. Here's what that actually looks like.
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Hear from some of our most recent customers:
Rebecca Huff1 day ago
Happy to see the new technology
I have known about Earthing for many years, but I was so happy to see the new technology spring up that allows for conductivity without direct skin on a sheet! This is great! I am sleeping better and very pleased with the size of the mat!
Nansy Marsiglia4 days ago
Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again
After dealing with serious menopausal symptoms, including lack of sleep, nervousness...etc. I starting looking elsewhere than medications that were making it worse. I pulled a blind folded study on my husband and decided not to tell him that it was on our bed. After a couple of weeks, I noticed, and he also mentioned, that he is sleeping deeper. Recently I started having dreams again. This is a great product, my only suggestion would be to find a way to know that the current is working on the mattress instead of testing every week (my outlet only has this plugged in) Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again.
Joann Sochan2 days ago
Finally sleeping through the night
Sleep more soundly, up less during night, nagging aches seem to disappear. Love the pillow covers also, great for neck and shoulder areas. Very comfortable.
Regina Sousa5 days ago
Makes quite an impact
I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I believe it has helped me sleep sounder and actually dreamt which does not happen very often. I have felt more rested daily. I removed it for a week and felt a need to put it back on my bed because I felt tired. I am very happy with the purchase and I will buy again. Thank you very much for a quality grounded pad. Excellent product and makes quite an impact on my sleeping and less tired during the day. Highly recommend.
Joseph Cotillo3 days ago
More durable than grounding sheets
Works as good as the sheets I had that wore out due to washing. Problem solved!
James Bowe1 day ago
This pad is worth every penny
The grounding mat is excellent. It fully covers and stays in place on our king bed. Our normal wake up - all body pain and stiffness- has become a memory as we wake up almost pain and stiffness free. This pad is worth every penny. We added to it by placing miracle sheets on the bed and pillow cases. Great combo.
Brad DeFord1 day ago
Pain relieved
I believe the mattress pad has not only helped me get a better night sleep, but has also helped to heal the pain in my right hip.
Eric Stoneberg1 day ago
Glad I replaced my sheet
I had been using a grounding sheet that was effective when I first purchased it, then through repeated washings it lost its efficacy. Replacing it with this grounding pad has been a revelation. I'm sleeping more deeply. And dreaming more! I'm glad I replaced the old sheet with the pad from Earthbound.
Cheryl Sadler4 days ago
I expect continued improvement
I had a grounding mat before this one, and after five years, it was disintegrating so I threw it away. After a week, my joints were hurting and I was sleeping very poorly. I didn't immediately find your website, so I bought a grounding sheet for $189. After a couple of weeks, it was obvious it wasn't as good as a grounding mat. I then found your website and placed an order. My joints feel much better, and my edema is improved. I have slept through a few nights without waking up or turning over, as I had slept for several years. I expect continued improvement.
Leatha Anderson6 days ago
This way you can use your regular sheets
Love it, sleeping better, pet sleeping on bed sleeps better. We shared one with someone else and she is loving it too. We have the extra one on our guest room bed. Thank you I think the whole mattress cover is the best, I wasn’t liking the look of the sheets draped over. This way you can use your regular sheets.
Dwen Bontrager1 day ago
I'm a believer
I'm not as convinced for me but I have seen a BIG change in my wife's sleep. She has been sleeping in a way we have not seen in a long time. It's real. I'm a believer.
Serge Vaillancourt3 days ago
Slow to tell, slow to feel
Slow to tell. Slow to feel. I am in constant extreme pain. Did the grounding mat help. 100%. Did I feel it right away...no. it's been weeks. Do I feel it now...absolutely 100% yes. Got a long way to go. This absolutely mysterious grounding mat has helped. I am, every day, less and less in pain. Do I attribute to this mysterious grounding mat? How could I not. Day by day....less and less all over body pain. Coincidence...I don't think so. Am I pain free.. no. Less mobility pain..100%. Do I recommend... yes. You don't know the benefits until you try. I attribute my reduction in all over pain to this magnificent mar. Do it.
Barbara Hopkins2 days ago
I am able to get out of bed easier
I feel like the mattress pad is really helping with my pain in the morning. I am able to get out of bed easier and seem to be sleeping more deeply and waking less times a night. It has only been about a month and am hoping that this will continue to improve as more time goes on.
Sue Shimer8 days ago
I was finally able to fall asleep
I've only used it a few nights and am already seeing a difference in sleep quality. I have arthritis and the first night was painful. I had been traveling for a week and the night after I returned was especially painful after a day of shuttles, airports, and flying. Mat probably reduced the pain enough I was finally able to fall asleep. I take no prescription or otc pain meds, so it may have been a pretty good test. Last night was far better and slept quietly and well. Looking forward to even longer sleep periods with less and less pain.
Amalia Ramirez6 days ago
I have rarely ever slept through the entire night
Simply Amazing. I am 45 years old and ever since I can remember I have rarely ever slept through the entire night. Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep was a normal thing for me. I was skeptical about the grounding mat at first. I am so glad I got it. I'm getting a good night's rest and I can't explain it. I definitely recommend it.
Sean Schofield3 days ago
This is a major improvement in my life
I have used the grounding mat before, but it was rather small and would move in the night. This is amazing. It works amazing and I could tell the next morning when I woke up. I was so well rested and my joints actually are not hurting like not at all.. It’s insane that the first day I could tell a huge difference on each day it still keeps happening so I was saying this is a major major improvement in my life and I appreciate it so much thanks guys !
John Dandridge5 days ago
Thank you for a superior product
It works. Sleeping better and less pain in the morning. I have it connected to an 8ft grounding rod and using a multimeter to test for ground through our Cotton bed sheet and it definitely is grounded. Thank you for a superior product...
Darlene Gaudet11 days ago
I had been a bit skeptical
I just love the mattress pad. I had been a bit skeptical but thought what have you got lose, other than money, Let me tell you it was the best purchase ever. I had trouble falling asleep with my insomnia and pain from neuropathy. I tried cannabis which sometimes helped with sleep but did nothing for my neuropathy. Once we put on the mattress pad things started to change. After the first night I was able to fall asleep within minutes and the best part, neuropathy no longer bothered me at night and sleep through the night only to get up to use the bathroom and was then able to fall back asleep almost immediately.
Fawn Staerkel7 days ago
I’m ecstatic and would recommend it to anyone
I have struggled with insomnia my whole life. I tried EVERYTHING. Sleep studies, feng shui, no electronics, sleep apps, plus the nightly concoction of pills that “kind of” worked was ridiculous….Ambien, melatonin, 2 Benadryl. Maybe I’ll be asleep by 1AM. Nothing worked. I’ve been using the grounding mat for a month. The first week I was skeptically enthusiastic but still suspicious. I thought it was probably psychosomatic and would quit working. I’m a month in, and I’m still not sure I understand, but this mat is a miracle. I sleep. I fall asleep much more quickly, I relax and I stay asleep. Like a full night of sleep! I can’t tell you the last time I slept all night….my typical routine was 3-4 nights of little to no sleep and then a night where I would crash but was restless and still woke up tired. I have slept every night. Even my husband is amazed. I also travel for work. I bought a twin size to travel with and I am sleeping really well while traveling also. I chose the mat over the sheets because I thought it would last longer and would be cleaner. I’m ecstatic and would recommend anyone with sleep issues to try it. Maybe it’s voodoo magic, I don’t care. I sleep!
Bonnie Cunningham8 days ago
Don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch anymore
I have definitely noticed that I am sleeping much more soundly and a bit longer than usual for me. In return, my energy level has risen, but at 80, I'm not sure how much of an improvement I can expect. I don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch on a regular basis anymore.
"Grounding has been linked to benefits around sleep, inflammation, and overall wellbeing. But most people can’t spend their day barefoot outdoors. What I like about Earthbound is how accessible they make grounding, offering people a simple way to reconnect with the Earth from home."
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc.Integrative Medicine | Sleep, recovery, and modern wellbeing.
Feel the difference for 90 nights
Backed by peer-reviewed research and 4.9 stars from thousands of customers.
Try it risk-freeEarth's calm, wrapped around your evenings
Restore the connection modern living quietly removed, wherever you rest and recover.
- Woven-in silverHigh-conductivity silver fiber woven into soft, breathable, washable organic cotton.
- Plug and restConnects to the Earth through any standard grounded wall outlet.
- Calm, settled eveningsResearch on grounding suggests it can normalize cortisol and calm the nervous system.
- EMF-buffering layerA soft shield against the day's accumulated ambient electromagnetic exposure.
- Sofa or bedUse it anywhere you rest for long stretches, day or night.
Feel better, recover faster, sleep deeper.
The science-backed benefits of grounding — working quietly while you sleep.
- Sleep better, wake restedMay help regulate cortisol at night for deeper, more restful sleep.
- Support healthy circulationResearch links grounding to improved blood viscosity and circulation.
- Ease aches & stiffnessAnti-inflammatory effects may help with everyday aches and chronic discomfort.
- Faster, calmer recoveryMay ease the redness, heat, and swelling that follow exertion.
- Clearer, calmer daysLess inflammation can mean less brain fog and steadier energy.
What to expect
How grounding feels, night after night
Week 1
Deeper sleep sets in
Many people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, with less muscle tension and a small mood lift.
1 Month
More energy, fewer aches
Wake more refreshed. Joint and muscle aches may ease, and energy and headaches often improve.
6 Months
Circulation & recovery
Warmer hands and feet, faster physical recovery, and a calmer, more focused baseline.
1 Year
Your new way of life
Chronic symptoms may fade, immune resilience builds, and a deep sense of wellbeing settles in.
See Earthbound in action
How real customers are sleeping, recovering, and grounding with Earthbound.
Emily
Best sleep I've had in years.
Reed
It has helped circulation for sure.
Jeff
We are both over 65 and it seems to help us sleep better and longer.
Tonya
I could feel a difference just after a few nights.
Kris
Just what the doctor ordered, we are both sleeping wonderfully!
Marie
I love it and already feel the difference.
FAQ
What is a grounding blanket used for?
A grounding blanket is a wellness product designed to connect the body to the Earth's natural electrical charge while resting indoors, mimicking the therapeutic effects of walking barefoot on the ground. These blankets conduct Earth's electrons into the body to reduce stress, ease chronic pain, and promote relaxation. The positive effects may include better sleep, reduced inflammation, and improved overall well-being, though individual results can vary.
How does a grounding blanket work inside a house?
Inside your home, the cord connects your grounding blanket to a standard electrical outlet, allowing electrical current from the Earth to flow through the blanket's conductive fibers and into the body via physical contact. Once properly connected, the blanket replicates the effect of standing barefoot on the Earth's surface, without stepping outside. This makes it easy to experience the benefits of grounding passively during sleep or rest.
Is a grounding blanket safe to use every night?
For most people, grounding blankets are considered safe for nightly use. They typically include a built-in safety resistor to prevent electric shock in the event of wiring faults. It is recommended to use an outlet tester to confirm your outlet is properly wired before use. As a form of complementary medicine, grounding is generally low-risk, but individuals with implanted medical devices or certain health conditions should consult a healthcare provider or healthcare professional before regular use.
How long does it take for a grounding blanket to work?
Some users report noticing a difference after as little as one hour of contact with the blanket during sleep, while others may need several nights of consistent use to experience improved sleep quality. Research suggests grounding helps normalize cortisol rhythms and shift the nervous system toward a more parasympathetic, relaxed state. More research is still needed to establish precise timelines, as individual responses vary widely.
Can I wash a grounding blanket like a regular sheet?
Most grounding blankets can be washed similarly to a fitted sheet or standard bed sheet, but it's important to follow the care label closely. Regular washing with a mild, chemical-free detergent helps preserve the conductive fibers and extends the lifespan of your grounding products. Avoid fabric softeners and bleach, as these can coat or degrade the fibers and reduce the blanket's conductivity over time.
What is the difference between a grounding blanket and a grounding mat?
A grounding mat is typically a smaller, firm surface placed under your feet at a desk or beside your bed, while a grounding blanket is designed for full-body use during sleep or rest. Both rely on similar grounding techniques and conductive materials to connect you to the Earth's charge, but the blanket offers significantly more skin contact. For those seeking flat sheet options with full-body coverage throughout the night, the grounding blanket is the better choice to support health during sleep.
References
Peer-reviewed studies
Every claim about grounding on this page is grounded (so to speak) in published, peer-reviewed research. Below are the studies cited throughout.
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The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Oschman, J.L., Chevalier, G., Brown, R. (2015). Journal of Inflammation Research, 8, 83–96.
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Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity — a major factor in cardiovascular disease
Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S.T., Oschman, J.L., Delany, R.M. (2013). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(2), 102–110.
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The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels and subjective reporting of sleep, pain, and stress
Ghaly, M., Teplitz, D. (2004). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(5), 767–776.
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Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed-onset muscle soreness
Brown, R., Chevalier, G., Hill, M. (2010). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(3), 265–273.
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Grounding the human body during yoga exercise with a grounded yoga mat reduces blood viscosity
Chevalier, G., Patel, S., Weiss, L., Chopra, D., Mills, P.J. (2019). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25(4), 387–395.
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Earthing (grounding) of human body modulates electroencephalographic signals
Sokal, K., Sokal, P. (2011). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(4), 301–308.
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The neuromodulative role of earthing
Passi, R., Doheny, K.K., Gordin, Y., Hinssen, H., Palmer, C. (2017). Medical Hypotheses, 109, 191–193.
