I have a clawed Siamese that, try as she may, does not permanently disturb the weave of this excellent blanket.  I smooth around any loosened weave and the blanket looks as good as before. I love the ease of making our queen bed with this blanket; it lays flat on  our perm-press top sheet and doesn't rumple.  Am very pleased that this blanket became available, as our original Vellux blankets were not cat claw-friendly.