Very soft and plush. Works beautifully.  I got rid of a former one with a sherpa backing,  The entire new oversized throw feels like velvet.  The former one which was not purchased through Wayfare revealed a pilling like hardness to it where the sherpa backing had been.  Also your site had the throw at the lowest prica as I had shopped around for the same one on other websites.  Thankyou twice!!!!!