I was leery about buying a blanket online for fear it would be nothing like the picture.  I was so surprised, the blanket is softer than any other blanket we have had.  Also we have a thicker mattress so blankets never cover the two of us.  This is extra wide blanket so we both get to keep warm!  Would recommend this blanket to anyone needing one.  When we want another one we will definitely buy another one.