Like I do with any new blanket, before using its laundered and this Clean Spaces Gauze 100% Cotton Blanket was no exception. Using their laundry instructions of machine washing in cold water and low heat dryer setting, the blanket came out of the laundry looking great without any loose hanging strings, unraveled hems and no pilling of any kind. Blanket fabric is not scratchy and its pretty light weight. My young Daughter loves having me to wrap it around us while I'm rocking her to sleep and its also great for draping over my legs while I'm sitting in the recliner reading or watching TV. Overall, this is a nice blanket to have on hand.