I’m giving this throw three stars because it smelled AWFUL when I opened it. I don’t know how to describe it other than a chemical smell. 
I washed it and dried it with dryer balls that had essential oils on them and that helped immensely! It no longer has an odor. It did still have the smell after washing it. 
The blanket is very soft and cozy. It washed well and didn’t shed or pill. I really like how it looks and feels.