The blanket is soft to the touch, that's right. But I have first washed before use at 30 °, can fine stage, fling with Vernel at 700 revolutions. The result is after line drying a blanket with many wrinkles and schlapprigem appearance. In an article of clothing you would say it lacks the style. Too bad, I had expected better. So it acts now cheap and unattractive on the couch and not the price accordingly. The reviews have enticed me, probably was not as good.