I love love this blanket. I was a little skeptical at first, but it has turned out to be a wonderful investment. It's incredibly soft and cozy, although it is a bit short and can be a little difficult to get situated with at first. Expectedly it shed a little before the first time I washed it, but only on darker items was it noticeable at all. Speaking of washing, this blanket surprisingly washes up extremely well (even in unpredictable university washers/driers and along with other items). Also, I purchased the gray blanket and was very pleased with the quality of the color; it isn't as shiny as the pictures make it look, but it is definitely just as luxurious. All in all, if you're on the fence about this blanket...BUY IT. The few cons it has are no doubt outweighed by the pros.