This rating is missing a star, because the blanket (probably mostly due to its size) is not easy to dry once it has been washed. The absorbent layer sucks in a ton of water when washing and is immensely difficult to squeeze excess water from, resulting in an extensive drying time--and it is HEAVY, putting excess wear on my washing and drying machines. HAVING SAID THAT...it is extremely cozy for "bed" time, folds easily, and (XXL) covers my king-size bed from corner to corner. Despite the wash/dr...