OMG, this is the best heating blanket EVER!! It doesn't take any time at all for it to heat up and actually can get the bed too hot if you turn it on too soon before getting into bed. It's very soft, and the wires are much thinner and more flexible than other electric blankets I've owned, making it more comfortable. Turn it on 5 minutes before bedtime and luxury awaits. Or take it to couch on cold day for Netflix binge!