For any person who has owned this blacket for some time, do you notice any issue with pilling/shedding (like many other electric blankets do )?
41172
I've seen no shedding or pulling and I've owned a few for about 3 years now.
41173
I have not noticed any pilling/shedding thus far. We've had it over 2 mos. only.
41174
I have had no problems with any piling and shedding as of yet. We have used the blanket for about 2 months now. I have a sheet between us and the blanket and a light blanket on top. I do not regret buying it at this time.
41175
We've had it 6 months and it's been fantastic and still looks great. However, I believe it's only been through the wash once since we use a sheet between us and the blanket.
41176
No, it looks great after 2 months (more or less) on my bed. I haven't washed it yet but 5 cats love to play and paw it and it looks great. A real quality blanket.
41177
absolutely not. My sunbeam's all did, this has shown no sign of anything like that. It is just as soft and smooth as the day we put it on the bed. Hope this helps.
41178
Not yet. Good blanket, very pleased. Used with cover top so that wouldn't be a major issue for me anyway.
1383519
It says not to do that in the manual... but I do. Have had mine for several years and so far no problem. Just have to adjust the temp setting down a bit so as not to burn yourself. I never expect more then several years out of a blanket because of how hard I use it.
1142032
No, mine has never shed. And I have used it almost daily during the winter.
232606
I never had this issue.... It has literally been the best blanket we have ever purchased!! I only by aden and anais products now, they are our favorite and our childrens favorite!!
1014572
Funny you should ask, I just washed mine for the first time and it was fine. I have truly enjoyed this comforter and consider it a good value.
140688
I have not used it for that, however it is very thick and substantial unlike a lot of blankets at that price point. I think if you keep it fairly clean it should hold up well. Hope that helps.
1902704
It actually warms up quickly. I think you might want to the instructions. It took me awhile to do the settings properly. Mine works great. I wouldn't trade it for an electric blanket ever. If it is a defective unit, I would exchange it.
314665
Yes I have. It it is heavy but my washer has never broke. I've also have but my blanket in the dryer for 20 mins and rotate the blanket put in for another 20 mins. Pull it out and air dry the blanket the rest of way.
277639
I've had mine for several months now... I use it as a cover on my love seat for my dogs to lay on. I wash it every week. It just seems to get softer!
748948
I'm not sure about anti-pilling (not sure what that means), but it was fine when I put it in the washer. I try to not dry my blankets as I feel like not doing so helps them stay soft, but I is put it in the dryer on the no heat setting and it was fine. I'm not sure my answer helps, but I hope it at least answered something.
1148386
I have not - I've been using the blanket every weekend for years, and never experienced such issues. That could be related to your diet and the blanket could be reacting to that. I would keep the lower settings at your comfort level to help with that as well.
63078
the controler failed & the company sent out a new one no questions asked. is it worth the money? well, i like the idea that the heat is produced w/12volts not 120. it does not heat up like ac tpyes but does get very warm. i like to turn of the blanket on before going to bed to give the blanket a chance to heat up the bed. the wire in the blanket is thin & the blanket is of very good quality. i would recommend this blanket only if you have concerns w/ sleeping w/ a blanket w/ 120 volts pulsing through it so closing to your body.
2131293
I have this in white - I have not seen any pilling. I have pets that sleep on the bed, so I wash this every week through the cold season. I did notice a little more lint in the dryer filter the first few times, but now it is normal amount for flannel. I love this set so much I have been looking at the printed flannel duvet covers from this company.
29486
No I have never had a problem. I have 3 charged cotton love them all. And always wash in cool to cold . They have maintained there softness as well as size consistency.
742374
I have not experienced any symptoms of this using the blanket. I am sure with extended use, that the material will eventually fray to the point that you could experience some Irritation, at which point you would discard and replace it. I am very happy with the performance so far.
2184348
Well your probably wondering why I would describe as nice and soft, well it is, and this is why. When I first got it I wanted to make it a little fluffier and I have done this several times with all wool blankets I have gotten, besides some wool blankets like the Italian and pretty much all surplus ones will have an odor to it like moth balls,. So you want to freshen them up. Anyway what I do is wash them in a gentle cycle and add a fabric softener, you'll notice what seems to be a lot of fibers come loose and it will seem as if the blanket is falling apart, but it is not,, trust me! Anyway if there seems to be an odor still,, wash it again,( this blanket does not have an odor) and you'll notice there will be a lot less fiber in the washer this time. From there put it dryer but at a setting of less dry and throw in one of those fabric softener towelets and dry about 80% to 90% and then let dry at room temperature, it will be ready to use that night with no distortion of material at all! Oh one more thing check your lint collector frequently about every 10 to 15 minutes till there seems to be no more fiber coming loose, this is what I used as a gauge when to take out of dryer,, it came out perfect! Enjoy P.S. it weights about 3.5 lbs. when said and done.
71995
I haven't seen any pilling. I had a set of these sheets for our old bed and liked them so much I ordered two more sets when we got our new bed. I can't imagine what's different between my sheets and those that reported how awful they were, but I love them!