Another reviewer had same experience I did, however, I thought that I would handle the blanket more gently.  Upon arrival, I washed blanket in cold water in gentle cycle with Woolite. The blanket snagged and lint was all over washing machine drum.  I dried it on my patio and attempted to hand remove all the lint. I really liked the look of the this blanket and the color was perfect for my guest bedroom.  I hate the hassle of returning items and paying for shipping, but I cannot keep this blanket. There are too many snags to justify keeping it!  It looks like an old blanket!