A substantial throw with a hefty weight..... If you're going to use it to keep warm, as you're watching a Christmas Hallmark movie and sipping hot chocolate, you are going to love it! Just keep the pets away as they can get their paws entangled in the threads. Keep track of your pencils too if you're doing a crossword puzzle or Sudoku because they can easily get caught up as well. I ordered burgundy and happily the color is deeply saturated so it can be used as a decorative throw against a couch and as a background for a decorative pillow, if that's what you're looking for. You won't be disappointed.