The Original Comfy
Dealsweater blanket
Best known from its Shark Tank appearance, The Original Comfy is a sweater blanket in Season 9, and convinced Barbara Corcoran to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $50K
- Asked for
- 20%
- Offered equity
- $250K
- Sought valuation
- $50K
- Deal amount
- 20%
- Deal equity
- $250K
- Deal valuation
The founders walked into the Tank in Season 9, Episode 13 in the episode that aired December 3, 2017. The Original Comfy, the sweater blanket, pitched in the Fashion & Beauty category, one of 239 fashion & beauty businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
On the carpet, the number was $50,000 for a 20% stake, which valued the company at $250K.
Barbara Corcoran made the deal at $50,000 for 20% equity. The deal valued the company at $250K.
The Original Comfy was one of 96 businesses to pitch in Season 9, where 65 deals got done. In the Fashion & Beauty category overall, roughly 58% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
The full story
Everything to know about The Original Comfy
The Original Comfy is an oversized wearable blanket, a giant hooded sweatshirt-blanket hybrid made from soft sherpa and microfiber that you wear instead of wrapping a throw around yourself. Brothers Michael and Brian Speciale, from Arizona, created it as a one-size-fits-all cozy garment for lounging at home. They came to Shark Tank with a prototype and a patent but, notably, essentially no sales yet.
The brothers pitched in Season 9 asking for fifty thousand dollars for 20 percent. Pitching a product with no sales history is risky, but the concept was easy to grasp and clearly demonstrable on stage. Barbara Corcoran saw the mass-market potential and made the deal, taking a larger stake than the brothers initially offered in exchange for her investment and retail know-how.
The Original Comfy stood out precisely because it was a simple, universally understandable comfort product with huge gift appeal. Corcoran has described it as one of her best Shark Tank investments. The brothers' willingness to bet on an unproven idea, paired with Corcoran's marketing muscle, turned a cozy novelty into a breakout consumer hit.
Where The Original Comfy is now
The product sold out within a day of the episode airing and rode the momentum into major retailers. The Original Comfy landed in stores like Costco, Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, and on Amazon, and it became a runaway seller. The brand also signed licensing deals with Disney and Marvel to release themed versions, broadening its reach well beyond the original design.
The Original Comfy is still operating in 2026. The company has reported reaching hundreds of millions of dollars in cumulative sales, with figures around five hundred fifty million dollars in lifetime sales cited by 2024. Ownership shifted over time, with Michael Speciale taking over the founders' and Corcoran's interests, and the brand continues to sell and partner with other names.
Where to buy The Original Comfy
The Original Comfy is widely available on Amazon and through the official site at thecomfy.com, plus various big-box retailers. You can buy the classic adult wearable blanket along with kids' sizes, lighter quilted versions, and licensed character designs. It comes in one roomy size for adults and makes an easy, popular gift, so for anyone who loves lounging it is an inexpensive and genuinely cozy buy.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy The Original Comfy?
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Did The Original Comfy get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. The Original Comfy closed a deal for $50,000 in exchange for 20% equity, with Barbara Corcoran.
Which shark invested in The Original Comfy?
Barbara Corcoran invested in The Original Comfy ($50,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was The Original Comfy on?
The Original Comfy appeared in Season 9, Episode 13, which aired December 3, 2017.
How much was The Original Comfy asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $50,000 for 20% of the company, a $250K valuation.
Who created The Original Comfy?
Brothers Michael and Brian Speciale invented The Original Comfy and pitched it on Shark Tank in Season 9, securing an investment from Barbara Corcoran despite arriving with essentially no sales.
Is The Original Comfy still in business?
Yes. The Original Comfy remains in operation in 2026, selling through Amazon, its own website, and major retailers. The brand has reported very large lifetime sales and has expanded its product range.
What is the difference between The Original Comfy and copycats?
The Original Comfy is the patented brand that appeared on Shark Tank. Many similar wearable blankets exist, but buying the official Comfy ensures the original sherpa-lined design, sizing, and licensed character versions.
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