This throw is really, really soft, and my kids are obsessed with it.  For me, it's just a little too chunky.  I like to store my throws in a basket, and this blanket is so chunky that it would be impossible to fit in there with any other throws.  And it also looks awkward when I try to "throw" it over a chair or a sofa because it's just so thick.  But it's got a nice weight to it, and I know we'll get a lot of use out of it when the weather turns cold.