The usual framing has Cozy Earth as the luxury splurge and Lola as the accessible one. At matching dimensions, that's backwards. Both brands sell a 50-inch by 60-inch faux fur blanket. Cozy Earth's is $248 and Lola's is $275.
Go up a size and the gap widens. Cozy Earth's large is 60 by 80 inches for $298. Lola's large is smaller at 60 by 72 inches and costs $325. Bigger blanket, lower price, at both sizes either brand makes.
That doesn't settle the question, because Lola sells two sizes Cozy Earth doesn't and roughly sixteen times as many colors. But it does mean the decision isn't about budget.
What Are Cozy Earth and Lola Blankets Made Of?
A faux fur blanket is a throw made from synthetic pile fabric, usually polyester, engineered to mimic the loft and hand-feel of animal fur. The long pile traps air, which is what makes these blankets feel warm at a weight that lighter woven throws can't match.
Both brands make one. Cozy Earth's Channel Cuddle Blanket is "100% polyester" with a "linear texture," "mid-weight" build and a "knife-edge finish." The Lola Original is "95% Polyester / 5% Spandex," described by the brand as "double-sided," "zero shed" and "double hemmed for durability."
Both carry OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, an independent textile standard confirming a fabric has been tested for harmful substances. Cozy Earth describes it on-page as "safely produced without the use of harmful chemicals or synthetics." Lola lists the same certification for its faux fur. On the safety question that sends a lot of people to this comparison, the two brands land in the same place.
That 5% spandex is the one real material difference. It's what produces Lola's "4-way therapeutic stretch," meaning the fabric gives in every direction rather than pulling taut when you wrap up in it. Cozy Earth's 100% polyester construction doesn't stretch the same way, and neither approach is a defect. It's a difference in how the blanket behaves when you move under it.
Cozy Earth vs Lola Blankets at a Glance
| Feature | Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket | Lola Original |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010, by Tyler Howells | 2021, by Tommy and Will Higham |
| Material | 100% polyester faux fur | 95% polyester, 5% spandex faux fur |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Baby size | Not in this line | 30" x 36", $125 |
| Medium | 50" x 60", $248 | 50" x 60", $275 |
| Large | 60" x 80", $298 | 60" x 72", $325 |
| Largest available | 60" x 80" | 80" x 90", $425 |
| Colorways | 6, across two designs | 95 Lola Original colorways |
| Stretch | No | 4-way |
| Trial period | 100 nights | None |
| Returns | Within the trial window | 14 days, unused and unwashed |
| Return fee | None | About $15 per item, shipping not refunded |
| Warranty | 10 years against pilling, rips, workmanship | None published |
Bottom line: Buy the Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket if you want a 50" x 60" or 60" x 80" blanket, because it's cheaper at both sizes and you get 100 nights to change your mind. Buy the Lola Original if you want the 80" x 90" XL, a baby size, or a colorway Cozy Earth's six-option range can't cover.
Cozy Earth: Cheaper Than Its Reputation
Channel Cuddle Blanket
$248 for a 50x60 medium, $298 for a 60x80 large. 100% polyester faux fur, OEKO-TEX certified, with a 100-night trial.
Shop NowCozy Earth started with bedsheets, not blankets. Tyler Howells founded the company in 2010 around the idea that "rest matters." The brand's own account describes him as a Southern California native who "has dreamed about making the softest sheets in the world since he was 11 years old." His framing of the origin is unglamorous: "The bamboo sheet set is the thing that started it all, and the true inspiration behind it was my own family." Those bamboo sheets are still the brand's anchor product, and we look at how they hold up in our Cozy Earth quality review.
The Channel Cuddle Blanket is the piece that competes directly with Lola. It's $248 in a 50" x 60" medium and $298 in a 60" x 80" large, in Cedar, Brandy and Creme. The Double Bubble Cuddle Blanket is the same price in both sizes with a heavier textured pile, in Brandy and Creme, with its third colorway Adrift sold out.
Where Cozy Earth pulls decisively ahead is the terms attached to the purchase. Its published policy gives you a 100-night trial and a "10 year warranty against pilling, abnormal rips and tears, and workmanship defects." Pilling is the specific failure mode that ruins faux fur, so a decade of coverage against it is a meaningful commitment rather than boilerplate.
Care is straightforward and worth reading before you buy. Cozy Earth specifies "machine wash alone in cold water using liquid or powder detergent," with no "detergent pods, fabric softener, or bleach," then "hang to dry or use an air dry setting with no heat." No ironing, no dry cleaning.
The limits are choice and scale. Six colorways across two designs is a narrow range, there's no baby size in the cuddle line, and nothing goes above 60" x 80". If you want a blanket that covers two adults on a sofa, Cozy Earth's largest is where the conversation ends.
Best for: Buyers who want a standard-size faux fur blanket at the lowest price of the two, and who value being able to return it after living with it for a season.
Lola Blankets: The Size and Color Range
Lola Original Blanket
$125 baby, $275 medium, $325 large, $425 for the 80x90 XL. 95% polyester and 5% spandex faux fur with 4-way stretch.
Shop NowLola has the better founding story, and it's a real one. Brothers Tommy and Will Higham started the company in 2021 "in honor of their mother, Amy. Through years of living with breast cancer and enduring its treatments, Amy found comfort in her soft, faux fur blanket—which also became a comfort to her entire family." The company now runs offices in Lehi, Utah and New York City. It arrived a decade after Cozy Earth, into a bedding market we map in our roundup of brands like Cozy Earth.
The product range is where Lola earns its position. Four sizes: Baby at 30" x 36" for $125, Medium at 50" x 60" for $275, Large at 60" x 72" for $325, and the Lola XL at 80" x 90" for $425. That XL is uncontested. Nothing in Cozy Earth's cuddle line comes close to 80 by 90 inches. If you want a faux fur blanket that covers a king bed or two adults on a sectional, Lola is the only one of the two selling it.
Choice is the other advantage. Lola runs 95 Lola Original colorways against Cozy Earth's six cuddle options, spanning solids, two-tones, tie dye, bandana prints and animal patterns. Stock is real rather than theoretical: 77% of size-and-color combinations were available at the time of writing, with 54 of the 95 colorways fully stocked in every size they offer.
Lola's marketing runs hot, and the claims deserve attribution rather than repetition. Its product pages describe the Lola Original as "the world's softest blanket" and state that "with over 35,000 five-star reviews, Lola is the most reviewed blanket in the world, an Oprah's Favorite Things recipient, and the most-sold blanket in America." Its brand story page puts the figure at "over 30,000 five-star reviews and counting." Those are the brand's own numbers, they disagree with each other by 5,000, and none of the superlatives are independently audited.
Care is close to Cozy Earth's with one extra step. Lola specifies "machine wash alone in cold water with regular liquid detergent," no fabric softener, "hang to dry," then "briefly tumble dry on the 'air' setting to restore fluffiness."
Best for: Buyers who want the 80" x 90" XL, a baby blanket in matching fabric, or a specific color. Also anyone who wants stretch in the fabric rather than a flat drape.
What Happens If You Don't Like It?
This is the widest gap between the two brands, and most reviews skip it entirely.
Cozy Earth gives you a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty covering "pilling, abnormal rips and tears, and workmanship defects." You can use the blanket, wash it, live with it through a winter, and still be inside the window.
Lola's published policy accepts returns "within 14 days of receiving your order." The item must arrive back "unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging." The brand states it does "not refund original or return shipping costs on returned items," and deducts "a shipping/restocking fee of approximately $15 per item." Sale items aren't returnable, and blankets with pet hair on them aren't accepted.
The practical consequence is worth spelling out. On a $275 Lola you cannot wash the blanket and still return it, which means the only test you get is unwrapping it and deciding within two weeks. On a $248 Cozy Earth you get roughly seven times the window and no fee. For a product whose entire selling point is how it feels, that asymmetry is the strongest argument either brand makes.
Which Is Better Value Per Square Inch?
Cozy Earth wins at every size it sells, and Lola's XL wins overall by being the only blanket that big.
| Blanket | Size | Area | Price | Per square inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy Earth Cuddle | 50" x 60" | 3,000 sq in | $248 | $0.083 |
| Lola Original | 50" x 60" | 3,000 sq in | $275 | $0.092 |
| Cozy Earth Cuddle | 60" x 80" | 4,800 sq in | $298 | $0.062 |
| Lola Original | 60" x 72" | 4,320 sq in | $325 | $0.075 |
| Lola XL | 80" x 90" | 7,200 sq in | $425 | $0.059 |
At the medium size Lola costs about 11% more per square inch. At the large size the gap is 21%, because Cozy Earth's large is physically bigger as well as cheaper. The Lola XL then undercuts everything at $0.059 per square inch, which is the reward for buying a lot of blanket at once.
Which Should You Buy?
Buy the Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket if a 50" x 60" or 60" x 80" blanket covers what you need. It's cheaper at both, it's bigger at the large size, and the 100-night trial removes most of the risk of buying softness you haven't touched.
Buy the Lola Original if you want the 80" x 90" XL, a $125 baby size, or a color outside Cozy Earth's six. Go in knowing the return window is 14 days and the blanket has to come back unwashed.
Buy the Down Alternative Throw at $98 if you want warmth without paying the faux-fur premium at all. It's the same brand, the same policies, and less than half the price of either flagship. If it's sheets rather than throws you're weighing, our Boll & Branch vs Brooklinen vs Cozy Earth comparison covers that side of the range.
Five Things to Know Before You Buy Either
The price framing in most reviews is out of date
Older comparisons quote the Lola medium at $249 against a more expensive Cozy Earth. Live pricing has the Lola medium at $275 and the Cozy Earth medium at $248, both for a 50" x 60" blanket.
Materially, these are close to the same blanket
Both are faux fur, both hold OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, and both wash cold with no fabric softener. Lola adds 5% spandex for stretch. There is no meaningful safety or fiber-quality argument between them.
Compare the sizes, not the size names
Both brands sell a "large," but Cozy Earth's is 60" x 80" and Lola's is 60" x 72". That's 480 square inches of difference, and Cozy Earth's costs $27 less.
You cannot wash a Lola and return it
Lola requires returns "unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging" within 14 days, minus about $15 per item. Cozy Earth's 100-night trial lets you use the blanket first.
Lola's superlatives are self-reported
The brand calls the Lola Original "the world's softest blanket" and "the most-sold blanket in America." Its own pages cite both 30,000 and 35,000 five-star reviews. Treat those as marketing rather than verified figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cozy Earth or Lola Blankets more expensive?
Lola is more expensive at every size both brands make. A 50" x 60" Lola Original is $275 against $248 for the same dimensions from Cozy Earth. At the large size, Lola is $325 for 60" x 72" while Cozy Earth is $298 for a bigger 60" x 80". Lola's 80" x 90" XL at $425 has no Cozy Earth equivalent.
Are Lola Blankets worth the price?
Lola is worth it for the size and color range rather than the fabric. Its 80" x 90" XL at $425 works out to $0.059 per square inch, the cheapest of any blanket either brand sells, and 95 colorways is roughly sixteen times Cozy Earth's choice. At the medium and large sizes you're paying 11% to 21% more per square inch for a blanket with a 14-day return window.
What is the Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket made of?
The Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket is 100% polyester faux fur with a mid-weight build and a knife-edge finish, certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100. It comes in a 50" x 60" medium at $248 and a 60" x 80" large at $298. The Channel version has a linear texture and the Double Bubble version has a deeper, more heavily textured pile at the same price.
Can you wash Cozy Earth and Lola blankets?
Both are machine washable with nearly identical instructions. Each brand specifies washing the blanket alone in cold water, using liquid detergent, and avoiding fabric softener and bleach. Cozy Earth adds no detergent pods, no ironing and no dry cleaning, and says to hang dry or air dry with no heat. Lola says to hang dry, then briefly tumble on an air setting to restore loft.
What sizes do Lola Blankets come in?
The Lola Original comes in four sizes: Baby at 30" x 36" for $125, Medium at 50" x 60" for $275, Large at 60" x 72" for $325, and the Lola XL at 80" x 90" for $425. Lola also sells a pet blanket at $125 and a square pillow at $95 in the same faux fur.
Can you return a Lola Blanket?
Yes, within 14 days, and the conditions are strict. Lola requires the blanket "unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging," doesn't refund original or return shipping, and deducts "a shipping/restocking fee of approximately $15 per item." Sale items are final and blankets with pet hair are refused. Cozy Earth, by contrast, offers a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty against pilling and workmanship defects.
