text: Extremely strong chemical (insecticide?) smell upon arrival. Made the whole house smell. Washed it and hung it on line to dry and I could smell it 30 feet away. Have washed it two more times and while the smell is decreased, I still can't stand the smell. Contacted seller and they are going to send me a detergent to try. They also offered to take it back. While the price seemed good, it won't be if it has ruined my washing machine as others mentioned. I wanted it for my cat to sleep on but may have to send it back. My guess is any blanket like this made in India will have been treated with insecticide to allow it to be imported to USA.