These are perfect for our sofa - we like to keep it covered to protect from spills and the black cat shedding!  We bought two twin sizes, and have washed them once (photo below shows post cat/post wash). There was some fluff in the lint trap, but nothing out of the ordinary when washing a blanket and less than others I've washed. So far our cat has not done any major damage. The price to quality ratio seems perfect to me, and we love the look and texture.