This blanket is soft and surprisingly warm enough for being a bit thin. I love that it has texture on one side to make it look more appealing. Also, it's a huge plus to me that I can wash and dry it. The biggest downside is that it sheds. I bought the white blanket and have a dark gray couch. While the shedding isn't really obvious at a glance, I can see tons of the the small fibers all over the couch (and myself when I use it). I've only given it an initial first wash, so I'm hoping it gets better over time.