Popped this in the dryer with some dryer sheets to get the smell out. Very soft and cozy!For bench in master bedroomThe blanket is okay. The color is not as vibrant as it appears in the picture. Be careful because this blanket snags very easily. I gave it 4 stars because it does look nice on my couch. I just wish the color was brighter. I washed it in the washing machine in a mesh bag and dried it in the dryer. It came out great.So these blankets look good right?....yah, there not! If you're using strictly for decor purposes than you found your "throw". They are so thin and completely no use as a throw to keep warm. When I hold them up, i can see straight thru and see whats on TV....i mean its plain as day whats on TV. There also so thin that i really dont see them lasting since one lil snag and there done. Its kinda of obvious theres not much to them when you get the box they come in...no there not vaccumed packed, theres just no fabric to them so they come in a tiny box. I did "fluff" them up in the dryer, but there still pretty useless. These blankets are worth no more than $5, definitely not $20! Save yourself the return trouble and go to TJ Maxx or Marshalls and get a quality fluffy blanket for ONLY $15!!!These throws (I bought 2) work perfectly for my needs. I wanted a light weight throw to drape across the back of couches for easy access if the AC got too cool for my older house guests. Color is beautifulAs soon as I recieved this throw I was super excited, the color is beautiful just what I was looking for. Its soft and light weight perfect for when the fan is on but your too lazy to get up and turn it off, just throw this on and your good!! Very satisfiedVery thin, nothing to it really. Scared to even wash it but it smells horrible and feels super dry