Eddie Bauer – King Blanket, Lightweight Cotton Bedding, Home Decor for All Seasons (Herringbone Chrome, King)

Ignore the naysayers.
I read all the reviews before buying this item. I was pretty sure people were just being whiny for no reason. The blanket arrived yesterday. The package says its 100% cotton, is easy to care because it can be machine washed and dried, it exceptionally warm and comfortable and durable and high performance. It also said I should be washed before first use on the care tag. This is a direction I normally ignore, but because of the complaints about the lint, I thought I’d wash it and see how much it produced. The directions say to wash and dry it on gentle, which I did. It also said stop the dryer every so often to unball the blanket. I stopped the dryer every 10-15 minutes to help it dry evenly. I did this three times. It dried very nicely this way. It took one dryer cycle with the dryness sensor set to very dry. So no big deal, I’d expect such a heavy weight blanket to need such treatment to ensure the middle dryed. Sheet and blankets alway ball up in the dryer, that’s just the nature of things. The blanket dried nice and evenly. Each time I stoped the dryer I did clear the lint screen each time. The first time there was a little. the second there was a lot and it was a good point to clear the screen. The third time there wasn’t that much. The last time there was a little too. Overall, I didn’t think it was awful. I could have just cleared it once midway and again at the end. That would have been enough. It was just clean white fluffy cotton that came out. I actually was happy to see how pure the fibers were. It wasn’t that much lint for a new 100% cotton item of this size. A new set of towels would produce the same. It was a little fussy to dry it like this but worth it. Let’s talk about the quality of the blanket. Overall, I wish it was white and not bone, which really looks cream colored. But I only plan to layer it between a sheet and my comforter and never see it. Is not the prettiest blanket. It does have a nice weave so it’s a little more interesting then a microfiber or fleece blanket. It’s not fluffyand silky like microfiber. Its soft and not scratchy or rough. It’s feel like I’d expect a natural fiber to feel. It does have a very satisfying heavy weigh to it. I wanted weight and warmth without bulk. This filled that requirement. We put it on the bed, layered between the sheet and our comforter. It hanges over the sides just enough to cover you without hanging down to far when the bed is made. Itis long enough to be tucked in at the bottom and still cover over my shoulders. Overall it was so satisfying to sleep with this new layer. I was warm, but didn’t sweat, because it’s cotton. The weight felt great and made us very cozy. Overall, this was the solution I was looking for. I expect this will last along time with care. It’s a well made blanket, I’m pretty sure I could be less careful and it would hold up to some abuse. we don’t have pet so I can’t tell you about those claims that pets snagged the fabric. For how we will use it, I doubt it will end up snagged on anything. Overall, it is easy to care for even if you have to unball it and clear the screen a time or too, warm, has a good weight and should last us along time. To me this performs as expect. Very happy I ignored the bad reviews and purchased this item. I’ll be cozy and warm all winter long.

Good enough
It’s a comfortable blanket. It’s the right weight that was wanted. Color is nice. Seems to be holding up well. But oh my goodness. The lint is insane. I’ve washed and dried this thing several times and each time I scoop out handfuls of lint from the trap. Where is it coming from?! I have the same blanket from several years ago- definitely don’t have the same problem.

Seasonbly wonderful
Our second blanket. Our first came from Macy’s several months ago. Our adult and younger children are happy with the comfort and colors of the blanket. Our second blanket ordered thru Amazon just arrived, its the same quality feel, texture, and comfort. This blanket works perfectly as a bed spread. Looks great for the boys room. The sisters love it as well. Whether a mariner, beach goer, hunter, or sports guy, it works! Not too hot or too cold. Seasonably acceptable for all seasons! Tight weave won’t pill, pull, or snag!

Manta para cubrirte en tiempos de calor o como sobrecama. Luce muy bien.

Nice soft cotton blanket, perfect weight and warmth for summer. Lots of lint the first time I washed it, but that is expected for cotton, so I’m still giving it 5 stars. The herringbone pattern adds some visual interest and makes it a tighter weave than other cotton thermal blankets I’ve seen, but it still breaths well.

I received earlier today it seems quite coarse for a blanket I expect that after washing it will soften?Nice colours thoughI was looking for a blanket for summer so this is not too heavy and should do the trick.hopefully