We were looking for something suitable for a summer-weight blanket, and this one is ideal. We'll probably use it all year by layering it with a heavier blanket. We ordered the queen size and it washed and shrunk slightly; we wished we had ordered the king size so it would hang down on the sides a little more, but that is our only negative comment. I'm thinking about getting a couple of these as wedding or bridal shower gifts, as well as a couple more for guests in our home.