This weighted blanket has helped me get a more restful nights sleep. The weight of the blanket adds just the right amount of pressure and it creates a calming overall feeling. At 12 pounds it's a perfect weight for my body and I definitely feel the positive benefits of using a product like this. The material feels very nice and is very smooth. I do wish that there was some kind of tie on each corner so I could easily attach a removable cover on top to protect the blanket since it's not machine washable. I highly recommend this product.