This waffle grid 100 cotton blanket is from India, not China. The hand is soft and comfortable, and all the seams around the edges were well stitched.￼  Because the intended use is a layer between the sheet and the bed cover, the weight is good. The grid does have an interesting pattern to the waffle weave even if it is not seen. The only question remaining involves laundering. It can be washed in cold water and dried on the low temperature, but re-positioning is necessary during the dry cycle. I have not done nor do I know about shrinkage. However, the size should be adequate for my queen bed regardless.￼￼