Ever since my first visit for a spa massage I've looked for a waffle weave blanket as comforting as the ones they used there. This gets close. The weave held up well to washing, with no shrinking, pilling or pulling of the threads. The blanket is warm yet not suffocating, and while it feels of the heavy comfort of the spa blanket, it is not so heavy to be hard to sleep with. I found I like best to use it on the sofa for napping or watching TV. The cat loves to curl up on it as well.