So far, I am really pleased with this blanket. I have already washed it and it came out looking great. I used fabric softener in the rinse cycle and it came out looking as good or better than when I received it. I am only giving it four stars instead of five simply because I have not been able to put it to the test yet. (still waiting on my mattress and box springs to be delivered). I did however use it one night sleeping on my futon and it felt great. I will know for sure how it rates when I see if the fabric passes the pick and pull test, after I have used it for a while.