I purchased one in a cream color, promptly arrived and was soft straight from the packaging. Gave it a wash with other blankets on hot in a heavy cycle. Withstood that well and came out of the dryer even softer! It’s a very well made blanket! Purchased another one in teal and had the same results, even better out of the dryer! Coming back to buy more! These blankets are perfect! Color, material, quality all top notch!