What are some lightweight blankets for summer?

Overstock.com, Berkshire Blanket and JCPenney suggest using lightweight woven cotton blankets during the summer. For example, the lightweight, breathable Berkshire Blanket comfy soft cotton blanket, available at Bed Bath & Beyond, is perfect for summers.

In addition to the Berkshire Blanket sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, BerkshireBlanket.com also sells its summer blankets directly to the public. Its triple-knit cotton blanket is available in white, latte and ocean, and features a smooth, soft knit with 2-inch jersey knit binding borders. The Egyptian cotton blanket is a reversible, textured weave with 1-inch stitched borders, offered in white, hillside green and blush.

JCPenney.com offers three styles of lightweight 100-percent cotton blankets. The JCPenney Home woven cotton blanket has a soft, slightly open-weave for breathability and comes in six colors. Royal Velvet, an Egyptian cotton blanket, has a tighter weave and is available in 10 colors. Loom-woven Vellux blankets are available in white, winter pear, gray mist, ecru and tan. These blankets are offered in twin, full/queen and king sizes.

At Overstock.com, the feather touch mercerized zero twist cotton lightweight blanket is among the highest-rated summertime covers. Made from 100-percent mercerized cotton, the blankets feature a waffle-weave pattern and come in ivory, platinum or white.