The blanket is said to weigh four and a half pounds and it is often worn without any other articles of clothing to further eliminate any other risks. While death by hanging is very common, it is known that some inmates will set articles of clothing on fire, with the anti-suicide blanket, the material is so thick often times flames wither quickly. Nor do these blankets include anything of the same nature of a zipper or include any type of metal clasps as it states it is fastened by Velcro, so if there is an emergency or an attempt for suicide is made the anti-suicide blanket can be easily detached from the person.
The anti-suicide blanket is reportedly four and a half pounds and is typically worn without additional clothing to reduce risks. Although hanging is a common method of death, some inmates may set other garments ablaze, but the thick material of this blanket often quickly extinguishes flames. Unlike standard blankets, these do not have zippers or metal fasteners, instead using Velcro for securement, making it easy to detach in emergency situations.