So, the Beautyrest- Heated plush blanket is one of the softest blankets I have ever had. However, when you turn it on, pure magic happens and its like a warm hug = instant sleep. There are 20 different settings with a preheat setting and a 12 hour shutoff feature. The cord for the heating element is very long too so it makes it easy to use. The blanket itself is attractive and looks very nice on my bed. I absolutely love this blanket and will be purchasing a couple more because they are just that good!